August 2002

Saddles With Air Power

If you’re considering the Flair air-panel system for your saddle, be absolutely certain you know your fitter and his reputation.

With Flair, air is pumped into your saddle’s ûpanels.

The Flair system consists of air bags in your saddle panels as the “flocking,” replacing traditional wool. It’s available as a custom option on a number of different saddles or you can add it to your existing saddle.

Created by David Kempsell and Maggie White in the United Kingdom, Flair panels were first introduced in England about six years ago. We found the idea intriguing but mysterious as well. Despite some hearty endorsements and success stories, air panels haven’t exactly taken over the flocked saddle market. …