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Post by linda on Feb 27, 2009 22:20:31 GMT -5
Webbers are measured laying straight out from one end to the end of the buckle. The actual measurement on the package is going to be in cm. (Multiply inches times 2.54 to convert.)
I'm 5'4 (if I stretch), but have a 30 inch inseam. I use a 32" (81 cm) webber. I have the webber fastened on about the 4th hole from the bottom--so I can lengthen the stirrup about 3 more inches, if needed, if someone is going to try out my LJ.
Having just survived a shopping experience, I can tell you that even "customer service" can't tell you how the webbers are measured for sure.
And, at this point-in-time, webbers are on sale at Country Supply. Item # epm22
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Post by linda on Mar 1, 2009 16:19:58 GMT -5
Webbers have 12 adjustment holes on them. If you take a 32 inch webber and put the metal clip end in the middle hole (like you were going to a stirrup), the webber now measures 26 inches from the folded-over-end (around the stirrup) to the end that slides over the stirrup bar. Now, this measurement DOES NOT allow for the measurement from the top of the stirrup down to the part of the stirrup where your foot rests. You are on your own to measure that distance because not all stirrups are the same "height".
If you just take regular stirrup leathers that are the right length on your saddle (or your LJ)and measure them from where they attach on the stirrup bars and measure to the stirrup--then add 10 inches for the webber to fold back over itself (and not be on the absolute lowest hole), you would also be in business.
The important to remember is that webbers are measured end-to-end. A 32 inch (81cm) webber is 32 inches long. They are measured stretched out, not folded back (which is how they are used on the saddle.)
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Post by Trailpal on Mar 2, 2009 0:10:13 GMT -5
Kid's webbers are 19" and are at least $10 cheaper than adult webbers.
Adult webbers come in 24, 28, & 32 inches
Wintec makes an entirely synthetic model and calls them "Webbers". They have a web core to keep them from stretching.
Bates, the company that makes leather saddles and owns Wintec, has a model they call "Bates Webbers" they are buttery leather on one side, synthetic on the other, and also have a web core to keep from stretching.
Like Linda, I have a 30" inseam and I use adult webbers. Darn, I need to measure and see which ones. My mares are pretty round and take up a lot of leg, my T is in the next to last hole. LB is a bit flatter for now and I think I put the T in the last hole.
The last set of webbers I got, I was able to get at half price from the Bits and Bridles board. They were barely used!
For me, that puts the T in a spot that doesn't bother my leg. I think that if you had a much shorter webber (like a kid's webber) and had a similar leg length, it may put the T under your thigh.
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Post by linda on Mar 2, 2009 0:37:35 GMT -5
Notice that Trailpal puts her webbers on upside down. Ordinarily, the "T" would be by the stirrup/iron.
I have a set of Bates Webbers on my Ansur---nice! And, after 10 years, they still haven't made even one mark on my saddle.
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Post by linda on Mar 2, 2009 19:04:13 GMT -5
And, as Trailpal noted......The stirrup hangers on the LJ are lower than on a regular English saddle. So, you may need shorter webbers (or leathers) than you use on your other saddle.
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