In a message dated 2/2/01 4:50:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, RALEIGH531@aol.com writes:
> I think the best thing to do is follow Brooks recommendations and use
> Proofide and ride the thing.
>
I agree with Pete and Brooks on the above.
> TW: I also reject the conspiracy theorys that Brooks recommends Proofide
> because they happen to make it. They've been at it a long time and should
> know the best way to care for their saddles.
>
OK, but then why do they make and sell two completely different products as Proofhide ? The red stuff is very different from the yellow, being much slicker and pliable at lower temperatures. I wonder if the red Proofhide is for black finished saddles and the yellow is for honey-brown finish saddles ?
I use nothing but Proofhide and sweat on my Brooks saddles. One B-17N has been in use since the 70's, and is still my favorite.
Glenn Jordan - Durham, NC