Croupon Gaurantee
03-27-12, 06:30 AM
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Croupon Gaurantee
So I recently purchased a French saddle marked Croupon Gaurantee.
I looked up what croupon translates to.......butt!
So does that refer to where the leather came from, butt of the steer, or that my behind is gauranteed the enjoyment of a soft ride?
I looked up what croupon translates to.......butt!
So does that refer to where the leather came from, butt of the steer, or that my behind is gauranteed the enjoyment of a soft ride?
03-27-12, 07:00 AM
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uh-oh. I think I may have opened a can of Beavis and Butthead on this one.
03-27-12, 07:05 AM
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03-27-12, 07:13 AM
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As the name suggests, butt leather is from the back part of animal. Quadrupeds aren't shaped like people, so a cow butt or a horse butt is not exactly what Beavis and Butthead picture when "you said butt!" Anyway, butt leather is the best kind for saddles, not just French ones.
03-27-12, 11:51 AM
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I simply can't see this thread spinning out of control. 
04-15-12, 07:55 PM
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It's made by Lionrone, guessing its from the 50's and thats the way it was listed on ebay. Saddle has a low profile and cut kinda square in the back. Also its a good centimeter longer than my Brooks B17. Check out the pics.
04-16-12, 12:09 AM
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It's better than a crapon guarantee.
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It does look to be really long compared to a Brooks or Ideale. Nice looking croupon saddle.
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