Originally Posted by Thylacine
Well, I bought an Arione, and it's like sitting on a plank of wood. Does that answer your question?

I've heard others say the same, but I find it okay. I did have an absolute shocking hard saddle for for years though early on, so maybe I toughened up.
My brother went from a Rolls to an Arione

and has been perfectly happy.
To sum up: Saddles = personal choice.