I remembered that you were selling a cinch after I placed my order. Yours is really nice, but I am partial to the super fuzzy fleece ones.
All my years as an endurance rider has made me an advocate of the super fleecy girths and cinches because that was the only type to not blister the horse (like neoprene in hot weather) or slip (like felt) after miles and miles of riding.
If the 36" is too short I will order a 40 - 42" from them.
Hmmm, that is a good point about the sidepull. Any event I would possibly do with Phoenix (maybe competitive trail) don't require a bit so maybe I should forgo it.