Safety stirrups

[Snapshot2016]

So I’ve decided I need a new pair of safety stirrups, Iv had freejumps previously and had my foot caught in them quite a few times, I currently have the ordinary flex ons but have read a few bad reviews of there safety version… any recommendations? I have sore knees and love a grippy footbed but there are so many types Of stirrup out I’m not sure what to invest in?

 

[Red-1]

Sprenger Bow Balance for me too.

I like that they are heavy enough to hang down if you lose them. I also like that, although the rubber tread isn't slippery, my feel can slide out if there is a whoopsie.

I like the bendy aspect for my knees and ankles, but not super bendy so as to feel unstable. I also like that, if there is a whoopsie, the bendy aspect helps the foot to come out and not wedge.

I just commented on another thread about stirrups. These are what I use.

 

[HeyMich]

We use the Acavallo AluPro safety stirrups and they are fab - safe and sturdy. Highly recommended.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Do Bow balance count as safety stirrups?
I love my Alupro’s

 

[asmp]

We use the Acavallo AluPro safety stirrups and they are fab - safe and sturdy. Highly recommended.

We like ours too

 

[terrierliz]

Love my Alupro’s, really helped with hip and knee pain. I have them on 3 saddles

 

[cold_feet]

I’m investing in new stirrups following a nasty accident resulting in a broken foot. I’m looking at the Acavalo Alupro after reading this thread, but wonder if someone can tell me if they will work with Bates Webber’s leathers? The hole looks like it might be a bit of a tight fit.

 

[AntiPuck]

I also have the Alupros and they're great.

 

[AntiPuck]

I’m investing in new stirrups following a nasty accident resulting in a broken foot. I’m looking at the Acavalo Alupro after reading this thread, but wonder if someone can tell me if they will work with Bates Webber’s leathers? The hole looks like it might be a bit of a tight fit.

I don't have Bates leathers, but just measured and the hole is just under 3.5cms widthways and just over 1cm in height, if that helps at all.

 

[cold_feet]

I don't have Bates leathers, but just measured and the hole is just under 3.5cms widthways and just over 1cm in height, if that helps at all.

Thanks, I’ll have a measure tomorrow ?

 

[Patterdale]

I just use peacock stirrups. Far too many horror stories about modern ones not releasing.

 

[Wheresthehoofpick]

I’m investing in new stirrups following a nasty accident resulting in a broken foot. I’m looking at the Acavalo Alupro after reading this thread, but wonder if someone can tell me if they will work with Bates Webber’s leathers? The hole looks like it might be a bit of a tight fit.

They work fine with Bates webbers.

 

[Wheresthehoofpick]

I switched all ours to Alupro after getting stuck in my Opera when mounting. Never used them after that. I love the wide tread on them.
I used to have Sprenger bow balance but now find them too mobile for my ankles. 5 years ago they were the only thing I could use. I think it really depends on where you feel discomfort. I have got stronger and ride for longer.

 

[Skib]

I ride in straight Sprengers. I have had no joint problems but lately I have been riding only once a week and only 75 minutes.
Peacock are not safe if one weighs over 9st 7lbs which I now do

 

[jenni999]

Acavallo AluPro gets another vote here. I am old(ish) and have a metal ankle and my knees aren't great. So they do 2 jobs, they open easily if you fall and they give great support so are really comfortable. I tried Freejumps - hated them

 

[AmeliaA]

We use the Acavallo AluPro safety stirrups and they are fab - safe and sturdy. Highly recommended.

Love these too - I get sore knees and ankles and fingers cross these stirrups have helped massively

 

[cold_feet]

They work fine with Bates webbers.

Thank you!

 

[sbloom]

They're not well known but I'm really liking these https://www.safestyle.nl/shop/ plus cheaper than a lot of others too.