Kenzo
Well-Known Member
After slipping the irons on and off saddles, it made me more aware of the fact that I could do with finding a new pair of stirrups, its surprising how much weight you add with a pair of irons but I guess you dont really give much thought when it comes down to stirrups unless youre into a certain sport where the weight effects things, more about comfort and safety for most riders I guess.
So Im going to move with the times despite not really liking the look of them and try to avoid adding unnecessary weight/bulk to my horse and saddle (even if its just a wee bit it will be easier to carry about on my arm!) and step away from the traditional stainless steel irons, currently using some flexi ones which I must say I really love and I dont know if or how Ill cope without them!
Im on the look out for a pair of these light weight ones, I believe they made out of poly-nylon material, some are angled, they also have a wider tread and some have the option of interchangeable treads depending on the grip you want, grip is a good thing but sometimes I do like the fact that my foot can easily slip the stirrup if needs be.
Some seam to come in a standard size which is 4 ¾ I think my current irons are a 4 ½ which seem plenty big enough so wouldnt want any bigger pair though otherwise they would be too big.
Can anyone recommend a pair? I'd prefer a budget pair as opposed to a more expensive brand however.
So Im going to move with the times despite not really liking the look of them and try to avoid adding unnecessary weight/bulk to my horse and saddle (even if its just a wee bit it will be easier to carry about on my arm!) and step away from the traditional stainless steel irons, currently using some flexi ones which I must say I really love and I dont know if or how Ill cope without them!
Im on the look out for a pair of these light weight ones, I believe they made out of poly-nylon material, some are angled, they also have a wider tread and some have the option of interchangeable treads depending on the grip you want, grip is a good thing but sometimes I do like the fact that my foot can easily slip the stirrup if needs be.
Some seam to come in a standard size which is 4 ¾ I think my current irons are a 4 ½ which seem plenty big enough so wouldnt want any bigger pair though otherwise they would be too big.
Can anyone recommend a pair? I'd prefer a budget pair as opposed to a more expensive brand however.