Trying to remember…

[saddlesore]

What these stirrups are called and what they do again? I seem to recall there was a post about them a good while ago but I can’t find it- i remember they’re expensive!

 

[Jellymoon]

Was it Opera or something like that? Safety stirrups.

 

[saddlesore]

I’ll check but I don’t think it was them. I’m just so intrigued as to the reason behind the huge section below the stirrups

 

[Birker2020]

There's a photo of a pararider in this weeks H& H with these!

 

[webble]

These? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20291695..._be7TuL6HJJtf4loqwDXYJoMamyZxD-gaAuwoEALw_wcB

 

[sbloom]

Was it Opera or something like that? Safety stirrups.

No, that's Acavallo Operas, quite different. And then there's Ophenas...again very different (magnetic). @webble seems to have found them. I presume the part below the foot is something to do with the shock absorption, can't see how the safety mechanism works.

 

[planete]

I think there is a circular reinforcing part inside. Could the bottom bit simply be its housing?

 

[saddlesore]

These? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202916950003?chn=ps&var=503092012090&_trkparms=ispr=1&amdata=enc:1GIEnEtZbSOu2FgfUlFtdeQ8&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=503092012090_202916950003&targetid=1647205088360&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9046491&poi=&campaignid=17206177401&mkgroupid=136851690655&rlsatarget=pla-1647205088360&abcId=9300866&merchantid=232685847&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl8anBhCFARIsAKbbpyQM6xLS1be3uNmV7Pgbdnn_be7TuL6HJJtf4loqwDXYJoMamyZxD-gaAuwoEALw_wcB

Aha! That’s them thanks they’re very curious looking

 

[Nasicus]

Compositi Ellipse AirSoft (And AirPro that come with spikes on the footbed).

Ellipse AirSoft

Usage Proven Not suitable for children under age 12 Advantages Pliable, open outer branch that allows the foot to be released in the event of a fall Shock absorber (high comfort) Ultra-comfort SOFT treads (not interchangeable) 2 sets of eyelets supplied with each pair of stirrups (classic or...

www.mycompositi.com

Interesting looking!

Edit: From the FAQ!

• It is an unusual shape! What is the part under the tread for?
  To ensure the safety of the rider with a single-piece polymer branch, an insert (reinforcement) needs to be embedded in it. Our studies in material strength show that the shape of the insert plays a major role and it’s essential to avoid corners which create real points of weakness. For this reason, we have developed and patented a stainless steel insert with this particular "C" shaped line that acts as a flexible arc without any weak points, making it unbreakable. In addition to its high resistance to stress, the insert provides maximum support from the tread to its tip, where the stress is felt most.

 

[saddlesore]

Not that I can afford them but I quite fancy a wee shot of a pair- my nose is getting the best of me

 

[sbloom]

Every rider is different and needs different things but these are good https://www.safestyle.nl/en/product-categorie/stijgbeugels/?v=796834e7a283 and a lot cheaper than most.