Vector Balance stirrups
€244.95*
Available, delivery time: 5-7 days
- Aircraft aluminium
- Light and stable
- Balanced tread
- Classic style
- Technically advanced
Description
Vector stirrups are a new generation of stirrups – technically advanced and light, yet retaining the classic style you expect from LeMieux.
Made from aerospace-grade aluminium the stirrups offer an impressive strength-to-weight ratio while weighing only 419 g each – lighter than most stirrups on the market, without compromising on stability.
The ergonomic footplate of the Balance Stirrup is set at 5° and features a Cross-Track grip surface with embedded pins of hardened steel to ensure lower-leg stability and keep the heels down.
The footplate is supported by a Twin-Balance arch system that distributes the weight evenly across the base of the stirrup frame. The highest point of the frame is recessed and offset, which favours a 45° outward alignment. This makes it easier for the rider to find the optimum angle for the foot and to quickly pick up a lost stirrup.
An integrated hinged arm features a two-stage release system and thus prevents unintentional opening. The spring-loaded arm locks into the base part of the main frame, whereby the rider's weight under maximum pressure – for example when landing after a jump – is distributed evenly across the stirrup. This prevents the outside from dropping or bending. When pressure is exerted on the arm of the stirrup, the arm is released, allowing the foot to slide out of the stirrup. This minimises the risk of being dragged. The breakaway force of the stirrup arm was 36 N in the test (equivalent to 3.62 kg), which means there is enough resistance to prevent unintentional opening, but it will release when needed.
It is important to note that no stirrup of this design (with a quick-release arm) is 100% guaranteed to open in the event of a fall. There are several factors that can cause the quick-release arm not to open, such as a fall of the horse, a loose girth causing the saddle to slip, or a slow or unusual exit angle that may not generate enough lateral force to release the arm. While this is extremely rare, users should nonetheless be aware that no stirrup is completely reliable in every conceivable situation.
The stirrups should be the right size and match the rider's riding boots. We strongly recommend ensuring that there is a minimum clearance of 10 mm (approx. 3/8") between the stirrup and the widest point of the foot on each side.
Competition approval (FEI, National)
Properties
| Colour: | black |
|---|---|
| Colour selection: | black |
| Product type: | Stirrups |
Manufacturer
LeMieux
Postal address: LeMieux Ltd, Copied Hall Farm, Winsor Road Winsor, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2HE, United Kingdom
Email: info@lemieux.com
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