Overview
Key Features
Key Features
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Wide FootbedWide Footbed
Stirrups with a wide footbed provide a larger surface area for the rider's foot, helping distribute pressure for improved stability, control, and comfort. This design is popular amongst riders of various disciplines.
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Extra GripExtra Grip
Stirrups with extra grip or aggressive tread provide added traction to help keep the rider's foot securely in place. This feature is especially useful for riders traveling at speed or jumping, where a steady leg position is essential.
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Quick Release SystemQuick Release System
Quick-release stirrups are designed to open under pressure, so a rider's foot can disengage during a fall. Some feature a hinged arm that releases from the top or side, while others use an open design where the foot can slip free more easily.
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Offset/Angeled EyeletOffset/Angeled Eyelet
Stirrups with offset or angled eyelets help riders achieve proper position in the irons. The angled eyelet encourages the foot to turn inward (Ideally, a rider's foot sits at about a 45-degree angle; the outside branch slightly forward and the inside slightly back.) allowing the rider to apply leg aids more effectively.
Weight
Weight
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Light Weight
Lightweight stirrups (under 1 lb) are favored by riders who prefer lighter tack for performance riding and competitions. A drawback of this weight is that a lost stirrup can be harder to retrieve due to its lighter build.
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Medium Weight
Midweight stirrups (1-1.5 lbs) offer a balanced feel that many riders prefer for everyday riding and competing. They provide enough weight for easy stirrup retrieval while still keeping tack relatively light.
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Heavy Weight
Heavyweight stirrups (over 1.5 lbs) are preferred by riders who want maximum stability and easy stirrup retrieval. The added weight helps the stirrups hang in place, making them favored by dressage riders.
Step into advanced performance with LeMieux Vector Balance Stirrups. Where innovation meets classic design, the Vector stirrups are engineered from aviation-grade aluminum, making them impressively lightweight yet incredibly strong.
The ergonomic footplate, angled at 5º and embedded with a steel-pinned grip, provides enhanced stability to help you keep your heels down and your lower leg secure. A twin-balance arch evenly distributes weight across the stirrup, while the recessed apex encourages a natural 45º foot angle and makes it easy to recover your stirrups if you lose them.
For added safety, the hinged arm features a two-stage release system that allows your foot to come free in the case of a fall. It is perfect for riders seeking the ultimate combination of style, safety, and performance with the highest quality that you know and love from LeMieux.
Details
- Made of Aviation-Grade Aluminum that is Lightweight & Extremely Durable
- Steel-Pins on the Footplate For an Ultra Secure Grip
- Recessed Apex Design Encourages a Natural 45º Foot Angle
- Ergonomic Footplate Set at a 5º Angle for Lower Leg Stability
- Twin-Balance Arch Evenly Distributes Weight Across the Stirrup
- Hinged Arm with a Two-Stage Release System Provides a Quick-Release in the Event of a Fall
- Competition Legal
- Eyelet Width: 1.5"
Additional Information
Safety Note from LeMieux:
It's 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, including a fall of the horse, a loose girth causing the saddle to slip, or a slow or unusual angle of exit that may not generate enough lateral force to open the release arm. This is very rare but users must be aware that no stirrup is completely foolproof in every eventuality.
