The Hope saddle, Pistolero, Weatherly, and the GT Packer are all built on the same style tree. We also have a unique rigging that lessens the cinch pressure, and spreads the pressure down the side of the saddle. This makes it unnecessary to have a rear cinch, and therefore, a lighter weight saddle. More @Wikipedia
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