Carbon fibre is an ultra light, ultra strong, handmade composite material, commonly used in such things as Formula 1 cars and racing bikes. As a result of it being handmade it is very expensive.
The Quantum Saddle uses carbon fibre for two elements, the fins and the seat. It is the ideal material for the fins because it is very strong and does not bend or distort when loaded by the forces exerted by a rider. As a result pressure can be evenly distributed along the length of the fin. The fin has a complicated shape contoured to your horse’s back and therefore when the carbon fibre is matched with the padded bolsters it provides a perfect means to evenly distribute load.
Quantum Saddle also uses carbon fibre for the seat. Again its lightweight nature, combined with its strength, provides a rider with the perfect, stable and secure riding position.