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Flex-On Green Composite Ultra-grip stirrups
The lower-cost version of Flex-on's innovative hi-tech stirrups which uses composite frames with a steel core rather than the original aluminium. Designed and scientifically proven to provide help with riding position and reduce strain on the leg muscles and joints, these offer the same amazing ride as the original aluminium-framed model and have to be tried to be believed.. (see note below re. our tester service)
Stocked in black and dark grey with either flat or inclined footbeds, but also available to order with custom coloured frames and/or elastomers (see "customisation options" below). See also "More about Flex-on Stirrups" for more information on customisation options and an explanation of the differences between the Composite, Pro (Alu frame) and Safe-on models.
Why we chose them:
- Lightweight: strong but lightweight frame (450g) uses hi-tech design and polyamide composites over a steel core
- Innovative frame design: clever offset and skewed stirrup-leather slot, plus carefully designed footbed, helps 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 (can be changed to "grip" non-studded footbeds - see customisation options below). Option of flat or inclined tread
- Huge range of colour customisation options: Frame, elastomers & footbed all come in a variety of colours, allowing a vast range of combinations. Plus the magnetic inserts are swappable to any of a large range of colours and designs
We are Flex-on's original UK retailer (we introduced them at Olympia in 2014) giving us unrivalled experience with these excellent products. We strongly encourage you to consult us when choosing footbed types and between these and Flex-on's other stirrup models - we aim to ensure you get the right product and configuration for your needs.
Alison Lowther, Tried & Tested review in Your Horse Magazine, April 2015 (see product images for full article)
Customisation options
Flex-on offer a wide range of customisation options:
- Frame/elastomer/footbed surround colours: These stirrups are available in several frame colours; in addition the rubber elastomers under the footbed can be ordered in a variety of colours to provide a colourful accent (for available colours & examples, see product images). There is also a choice of footbed surrounds which can be black or grey. We hold in stock for immediate delivery black and dark grey frames, both with corresponding elastomer and footbed surrounds (see product images). Any other colour combination can be requested as a special order - lead-time is usually 1-3 weeks. To order a pair in custom colours choose the "custom" colour option and specify your requirements (frame, elastomer and footbed surround colour) in the box provided for special order details at checkout. Lead-times are typically 1-3 weeks
- 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 "related products" below), and are easy to swap over.
- Footbed options: We can supply these stirrups with Flex-on's 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: if leaning toward inclined, we would strongly recommend trying out a pair via our tester service before purchasing, as we have found that with the UK's different riding style some UK customers do not get on with them. As standard both come with ultra-grip metal studs for extra grip, but we can supply studless footbeds (see "You related products below), and we recommend this for children and adults under 120lb (55kg).
Footbed size: 4 ¾"
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 the rear.
Tester service
In common with many other products we sell, Shadow Horse offers an opportunity to "try before you buy" with used tester stirrups that can be ordered to try out for a week or two. See the "Flex-on testers" product in the Flex-on brand collection
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