LeMieux® Vector Balance Stirrups, part of a new generation of safety stirrups, are technically advanced and lightweight, yet they retain a classic style expected from LeMieux. Vector Balance Stirrups are machined from aviation grade aluminum to offer an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, making them lighter than most stirrups at just 372 grams without compromising stability.
The ergonomic footplate of the Balance Stirrup is set at 5° with a cross-track grip surface and mounted on an impact absorbing cushion layer of dynamic polymer with a 70% compression rating. Impact and vibrations are absorbed at the point of landing when jumping, which reduces fatigue to the rider’s knees and ankles and lowers the stress on leg muscles and tendons.
The embedded hardened steel pins provide maximum security of the riding boot. The footplate is supported by a twin balance arch system that distributes the weight evenly across the base of the stirrup frame. The apex of the frame is recessed and offset, encouraging a 45° outward orientation which makes it easier for the rider to locate the optimum angle for the foot and regain a lost stirrup.
An integrated safety arm has a two-stage release system, preventing unintentional opening. The spring-loaded safety arm locks into the base of the main frame meaning that when under maximum pressure, such as landing over a fence, the rider’s weight is spread evenly across the stirrup, preventing the outside dropping and flexing. When pressure is put onto the arm of the stirrup, such as if the rider falls, the arm is designed to release.
