Flex-On Aluminium Stirrups
Description
The Flex-On Aluminium is the brand's signature stirrup and the one you see on the biggest tracks. Hot-forged from solid aluminium, so it is light in the hand and very hard to flex. Shock-absorbing elastomers take the hit out of every landing before it reaches your ankles, knees, hips and back.
The difference riders feel: the aluminium frame supports the footbed at four points instead of two. Coming down hard off a big fence, the footbed does not move. That is why serious jumping and eventing riders choose this one.
Choose your footbed and tread
- Inclined footbed — angled so your heel drops and your leg stays still. The usual choice for jumping. If an angled footbed has given you ankle or calf tension before, go flat.
- Flat footbed — the traditional feel. Usually chosen for dressage and flatwork.
- Grip tread — a textured surface. Plenty for everyday riding.
- Ultra Grip tread — adds stainless steel studs. It keeps gripping even when the footbed picks up sand and grit. Most of our customers choose Ultra Grip.
Build your own
- Frame — polished chrome aluminium or black
- Shock absorbers — a range of colors
- Compatible with Flex-On magnetic stickers
Which Flex-On stirrup is right for you?
| Aluminium (this one) |
Composite | Safe-On | IR-ON S | Hunter H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $420 | $285 | $399 | $450 | $395 |
| Frame | Forged aluminium | Composite with steel core | Spring steel | Spring steel | Composite |
| Footbed support | Four-point | Two-point | Two-point | Two-point | Two-point |
| Foot releases in a fall | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pick this if | You jump big and want the most stable footbed | You want the classic Flex-On feel at the best price | You want a safety stirrup you can still customize | You want a safety stirrup with a modern steel look | You show hunters and need a classic, quiet look |
The Safe-On and IR-ON S releases need a rider of at least 40 kg (88 lb) to trigger.
Common questions
Is it worth $135 more than the Composite?
If you jump bigger tracks or event, yes. The four-point footbed support is a real difference on hard landings. If you ride flat, hack and jump smaller, the Composite does the same job for less.
Will aluminium bend or corrode?
It is hot-forged, not cast, which is what gives it the strength. Rinse and dry as you would any iron.
Do they fit my normal stirrup leathers?
Yes. Standard eye, standard leathers.
Not sure which combination is right for you? Message us and a rider will help you choose.