Originally Posted by
gregstandt
I did the tin foil wrap and oil soak on my Champion after waiting 2000 miles for it to 'break in'. The only effect I can see it that it darkened it. It was honey with a nice patina developing from use and Proofhide, now it's dark brown. It's been another 800 miles and I still don't have any indentions at my sit bones. The saddle does flex a bit more than it used to. I wouldn't do it again if only for appearance. But it didn't ruin it.
I would consider indentations at my sit bones to indicate an over-softened saddle. If my sit bones are down in indentations, then there is a ridge in between them, that's in contact with my underside and causing pressure away from the sit bones. Is this what we want from a saddle? Not what I want!