I doubt there is an consensus because everyone is so different not only in size / shape but also wants and expectations.
I can say with certainty that a Corbin saddle is extremely flat. It is dished quite a bit but in reality, that does not really effect the riding position and is not all that noticeable when using one.
Brian
That really depends, for me it does. Because I am not a large guy, I am 5'10 1/2" and 165 pounds, years of running, biking and lifting. I do not have excessive fat on my posterior. As a result, I had big issues with the hump towards the front causing severe perineum pain, and sit farther back than the stock position. I liked the seat, but needed less of a dish, and needed the hump removed. Corbin was supposed to take all this into account when they made it, but despite what they said, and what was on the order, they sent a stock seat.
They said later, after many thousands of miles, that they would replace the foam for free, and make adjustments. We decided on a flatter design, filling the dish. Sadly, they simply added softer foam to the top, leaving the harder foam on bottom, which meant the hump remained an issue. I finally tore it apart and removed the hump myself. The seat still makes me sit farther back, creating a longer reach to the bars though, and without the AirHawk, it is still not comfortable after multiple 600-800 mile days causing real pain. I do prefer the leather of the Corbin, it is much nicer than any other seat covering I have ridden on. Much cooler on any day.
If you do not carry extra padding on your posterior, which lifts you above the hump in the front, and cannot actually ride in to Corbin so they can actually make a seat to fit you, it has the potential to be a very painful seat. I actually prefer a firm seat, and had the Corbin been made without so much dish, and no hump, it would be great.
The Touring seat woks great for me. I do not slide forward, and it is comfortable, and puts me in a perfect riding position.
I would like to try a Sargent standard height seat, made with the firmer foam they used in the seat they made for my RC51. I loved that seat. My Sargent was great for about 14,000 miles or so, then it broke down enough that it didn't support me as well, and the front part mashed down too much. I believe the Sargent low is made with firmer foam. I have not personally tried one, and would really not like a lower seat. Now if they would make me a standard height seat with the firmer foam...