We have been stocking Flex-On Stirrups for a good few years and they are a bestseller in our shop. Flex On produce various types of stirrups which suit a huge range of riders. We have provided this guide to help you decide which stirrup is right for you. We offer a very useful hire service which you can find HERE.
Green Composite 2 – GC2
The GC2 is the best selling and the most customisable out of the Flex-On range of stirrups. This stirrup really is the perfect choice for all riders. It combines comfort, performance and style. Forelock and Load hold a huge range of colours but you are always welcome to ring or email through your bespoke stirrups to order.
Key benefits
- Provides stability for the rider’s leg
- Enables better positioning of the rider
- Comfort and support for the ankle, hip and knee
- Improved performance thanks to the ergonomics
- Stamped L and R to minimise confusion when putting on your saddle
- Minimal concussion due to the shock absorption system
- Very easy to clean, simply wipe with water
The Iron
The GC2 stirrups weigh in at 800g and they are manufactured from a hot forged single piece steel core and coated with an environmentally sourced polyamide material. Along with seasonal colours, there are 11 frame colours to choose from. If you lose a stirrup, it can be challenging to locate and get your foot back in whilst maintaining your balance. The offset stirrup leather slots are designed to help make this quicker and more intuitive.
The Tread
The foot bed can either be flat or inclined and this really is rider specific. We have noticed much greater sales for the inclined foot bed. This could be as it helps you to keep your heels down and in turn increasing stability and helping the rider’s leg position. The foot bed is available in 3 colours. The standard Grip is made from moulded plastic to help prevent your boot slipping. The Ultra Grip also features the moulded plastic with the addition of crimped pins made from hardened steel.
Elastomer Springs
The elastomer spring technology Flex-On uses, provides a cushioning effect that helps absorb shock and reduce strain on the rider’s joints during riding. The elastomers are available in 17 different colours which add a personalized and stylish touch to your riding equipment. It is quite hard to explain how much impact and vibration the elastomers absorb, you really do need to ride in these stirrups to feel for yourself!
Magnetic Stickers
The magnetic stickers offer 150 different designs of varying degree of fun! We think these are a great way to personalise your irons and you can be as brave as you like!
Safe-On
The Safe-On stirrup is a market leading safety stirrup. The single branch spring steel frame like the GC2 offers increased comfort and performance, the Safe On features a releasable arm. Forelock and Load offers a hire service for you to try Safe On stirrups before you buy. You can design your bespoke Safe On stirrups here and then contact us to order them for you.
Key benefits
- All of the benefits of the GC2 listed above, are also found with the Safe On Stirrups
- Releasable safety arm
- Safe On’s weigh 1kg
- Customisable magnetic stickers (these are not interchangeable with the GC2)
- Stamped L and R to minimise confusion when putting on your saddle
- The rider must weigh over 40kg to trigger the safety release
The Stirrups
The Safe On combines all the innovative features of the GC2 stirrup with the addition of the releasable safety arm.
Safety Branch
The safety arm of the Safe-On comes in 17 different colours, so you can really personalise your stirrups. In the event of the fall, the safety arm breaks away from the foot bed to allow the rider’s foot to fall away easily. It is important to know, that if you push your weight to the outside of your stirrup if you’re trying to balance yourself, due to the design, the stirrup arm will not pop open. You can view our Resetting your Safe On stirrup blog HERE.
Safe-On Junior
The Safe-On Junior packs the same punch as the adult version but has been scaled down for young riders. The adult stirrups have too much room from the foot bed to the offset stirrup leather slots, for children. With this in mind Flex-On created the Junior! We offer these stirrups for HIRE. These stirrups are can be fully customised HERE.
Key benefits
- All of the benefits of the Safe-On listed above
- Releasable safety arm
- Customisable magnetic stickers
- Stamped L and R to minimise confusion when putting on your saddle
- The rider must weigh over 15kg to trigger the safety release
Aluminium Stirrups
The Flex-On Aluminium stirrups are made from a similar material to that used in aviation, which is renowned for its strength and lightness. These stirrups are incredibly stylish and offer the same benefits of the Green Composite 2 stirrup. We do not currently hire these stirrups but they are available to buy in store.
Key Benefits
- Provides stability for the rider’s leg
- Enables better positioning of the rider
- Comfort and support for the ankle, knee and hip
- Improved performance thanks to the ergonomics
- Minimal concussion due to the shock absorption system
- Very easy to clean, simply wipe with water
Hunter Stirrups
The Flex-On Hunter Stirrups are specifically designed for the USA Show Hunter and Hunter Jumper market. Whilst those disciplines are not big in the UK, showing certainly is. We feel that this stirrup with plain magnet stickers, would be great for showing. As with the Aluminium stirrups, they weigh 1.2kg and have a very elegant feel. We offer these for sale in store and online. The main difference with the Hunter Stirrup is the elongated elastomer spring. This still provides the same shock absorption as the GC2.
