This seat stuff is really very personal. If you have arthritis in a hip or knee, your issues are different from someone who doesn't have the problem. If you're really heavy and foam or gel collapses under your weight, your issues are different from someone who doesn't have the problem. If you've got a short inseam, your issues are different from someone who doesn't have the problem. If you want to ride 1000 mile days, your issues are different from someone who is ready to stop for the day at 400 miles.
The point is that one person can't tell what another person may need or prefer.
Because the Russell seats are truly customized for the individual, they don't typically have as much value on the resale market compared to a Corbin, or even the various Triumph factory seats should you wish to sell later. You truly buy the Russell seat for the comfort with the expectation that you will use the seat up rather than recoup your investment at resale. If you don't need the Russell to get comfortable, it may be a waste of money ... but many things in life are wastes of money. One person's waste of money is another persons essential accoutrement.
