May 6, 2017
I just wanted to give anybody considering a Bates/Wintec a heads up, apparently they are no longer importing the flocked models to the US (confirmed by two reps and a tack shop that deals the brand). I am getting conflicting information on if the flocked version can still be special ordered from Australia. So, if for some reason you are thinking about buying a new Bates/Wintec and must have flocked, you better buy sooner rather than later before the stock of flocked Bates/Wintec saddles is gone here in the US.