Flex-on Safe-on Ultra-grip safety stirrups (inclined or flat footbed)

Safety version of Flex-on's famous stirrups, designed to release on the side in the event of a serious fall, and then be popped back together. Based on the same design as other Flex-on stirrups (see "You may also like" below for other models in the range): scientifically proven to provide help with riding position and reduce strain on the leg muscles and joints. These have to be tried to be believed.. (see note below re. our tester service)

Stocked in the popular "All black" colour, but also available to custom order in any of a number of frame & elastomer colours (see product photos & "customisation options" below). See also "More about Flex-on Stirrups" for more information on customisation options.

Why we chose them:

• Lightweight: strong but lightweight frame uses hi-tech design and polyamide composites with steel core
• Innovative balance: clever offset and skewed stirrup-leather slot, plus carefully designed multi-inclination footbed, help create the ideal position for rider's leg and foot
• Shock absorbing: Elastomer shock absorbers supporting the footbed plus flexibility built into the frame help absorb shocks and vibration 
• Ultra-grip footbed: small studs embedded in the stirrup tread grip the boot to ensure excellent stability of ride and connection with the horse, without damaging boots (option of can "grip" non-studded footbeds if preferred). Flat or inclined footbed
• Colour options: can be ordered in a variety of colour combinations - e.g. to match your riding colours (see below)

We are Flex-on's original UK retailer, launching them at Olympia in 2014. We have unrivalled experience with these excellent products.  We strongly encourage you to consult us and take advantage of our tester service (described below) when choosing between Flex-on models and footbed types - our aim is to ensure you get the right product and configuration for your needs. 

"Having tried them myself, it's clear the designers have developed a stirrup that makes riding more comfortable and gives you a helping hand with your riding position - both pretty valuable results"
Alison Lowther, Tried & Tested review in Your Horse Magazine, April 2015 (see product images for full article) 

Options:

Flex-on offer a wide range of customisation options:

• Frame/elastomer/footbed surround colours: We hold in stock for immediate delivery black frames with corresponding elastomer and footbed surrounds (see product images). They can also be special ordered in custom frame and elastomer colour combinations (for available colours & examples, see product images): there is also a choice of black or grey footbed surrounds.  To order custom-coloured stirrups choose the "custom" option and specify your requirements in the Special order details box on the basket page: lead-time is generally 2-3 weeks.  Note that as a special order custom stirrups are not returnable unless faulty.      
• Custom inserts: All Flex-on stirrups are supplied with black inserts bearing the Flex-on logo, with the "-on" element of the logo coloured to link to the elastomer colour. As an alternative to these standard inserts, custom decorative inserts can be ordered as an additional item (see You may also like" below), and are easy to swap over
• Footbed options: We supply these stirrups in a choice of flat or inclined footbeds: Flex-on recommend the flat type for dressage and general riding, and the inclined for jumping. We have testers available in both footbed types.  As standard both come with ultra-grip metal studs for extra grip, but we can supply studless footbeds, and we recommend this for children and adults under 120lb (55kg). If wanting studless footbeds please specify in the"Special order details" box on the basket page

Other product information:

Note:  As with any "Safety" stirrup, no absolute guarantee can be given that the stirrup will release when necessary under all circumstances, nor that it will not release during normal riding if put under extreme strain.

Fitting note: Due to their special asymmetric design, these stirrups come with distinct left and right sides, marked "R" and "L" on the frame. 

The frame marked "R" should be on the right foot, with the "R" marking facing back.

Footbed size: 4 ¾"

Tester service: 

We offer the opportunity to "try before you buy" with used tester stirrups (these are the standard rather than "Safe-on" version but give a similar ride) that can be ordered to try out for a week or two. See the "Flex-on testers" product in "You may also like" below