Not sure whether to treat yourself to a new pair of stirrups? Let us tell you why we think the Flex-ons are one of the best.
Comfort
Designed between a showjumper and an engineer (Carolie & Laurent Bordea), Flex-on set about creating a solution for the sore knees and ankles experienced by many riders.
All Flex-on stirrups are based on three fundamentals – all intended to enhance rider comfort and support:
Shock absorption – to maximise comfort and reduce pressure on the rider’s joints
Stirrup positioning – to ensure the stirrup hangs correctly and reduce tension in the ankle
Stirrup ergonomics – to optimise each point of support, reduce fatigue and enhance precision
Style
Not only do Flex-on stirrups perform brilliantly they also look great. We love how customisable they are! Not only can you choose the colour of the frame, the footbed and the shock absorbing elastomers, there are also lots (and lots!) of different magnet choices so you can change the look of your stirrups anytime you want.
When you’re choosing your perfect pair you’ll also have the chance to pick your ideal footbed. Whether you’ll prefer a flat or inclined footbed and what kind of tread – normal or ultra grip.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different styles of Flex-On stirrups:
The Green Composite Stirrup (GC2)
The best seller of the Flex-on range they combine comfort, personalisation and performance.
Key features:
- weight 800gm;
- made from a spring steel frame which is hot forged and treated against oxidation for strength and longevity;
- offset stirrup leather ‘slot’ to help the stirrup hang in the correct position for the rider;
- wide inclined or flat footbed to minimise slipping and help make the rider’s legs and back comfortable. (We can also supply a specialist endurance footbed too);
- interchangeable footbed inserts (standard or ultra grip);
- interchangeable magnets.
The Safe-on Stirrup 
The safety stirrup.
Key features:
- weight 1kg;
- made from a spring steel frame which is hot forged and treated against oxidation for strength and longevity;
- outer ‘arm’ or ‘branch’ is designed to release when the rider’s weight acts against it (e.g. in the event of a fall);
- offset stirrup leather ‘slot’ to help the stirrup hang in the correct position for the rider;
- wide inclined or flat footbed to minimise slipping and help make the rider’s legs and back comfortable;
- interchangeable footbed inserts (standard or ultra grip);
- interchangeable magnets;
- can be customised at purchase. Choose your frame colour, footbed colour, ‘release arm’ colour and elastomer colour;
- one size;
- PLEASE NOTE: YOU NEED TO WEIGH AT LEAST 40KG TO TRIGGER THE STIRRUP RELEASE
A signature stirrup from Flex-on. The Aluminium material provides a state-of-the-art and elegant design but with most of the same features of the GC2 stirrups.
- weight 900g;
- made from aluminium which is hot forged and treated against oxidation for strength and longevity;
- offset stirrup leather ‘slot’ to help the stirrup hang in the correct position for the rider;
- wide inclined or flat footbed to minimise slipping and help make the rider’s legs and back comfortable;
- interchangeable footbed inserts (standard or ultra grip);
- interchangeable magnets;
- can be customised at purchase. Choose your frame colour (aluminium or black), footbed colour, and shock absorber colour;
- one size.
The Hunter Stirrup
Specifically designed for a more understated look. Perfect for dressage traditionalists or the American Show Hunter market.
Key features:
- weight 750gm;
- hot forged frame which is against oxidation for strength and longevity;
- offset stirrup leather ‘slot’ to help the stirrup hang in the correct position for the rider;
- wide inclined or flat footbed to minimise slipping and help make the rider’s legs and back comfortable;
- interchangeable footbed inserts (standard or ultra grip);
- can be customised at purchase. Choose your frame (chrome or dark grey) and your shock absorber colours;
- one size.
Designed for specifically for young riders! The Safe-on Junior Stirrup features all the same great technologies as the ‘adult’ safe-on but resized for children.
Key features:
- weight 550gm;
- frame made from an environmentally-sourced polyamide material;
- offset stirrup leather ‘slot’ to help the stirrup hang in the correct position for the rider;
- wide inclined footbed to minimise slipping and help make the rider’s legs and back comfortable;
- interchangeable magnets;
- can be customised at purchase. Choose your frame colour, footbed colour, ‘release arm’ colour and elastomer colour;
- one size;
- PLEASE NOTE: RIDERS NEED TO WEIGH NO MORE A MAXIMUM OF 40KG & AT LEAST 15KG TO TRIGGER THE STIRRUP RELEASE.
- What’s the most popular footbed style?
- By a long way, the inclined footbed with ultra-grip.
What’s the difference between standard grip and ultra-grip?
- The standard grip is slightly raised and the ultra-grip have tiny little metal spikes that grip the sole of your boots.
If I fall off in my Safe-ons can I use them again?
- Yes you can! The safety ‘arm’ or ‘branch’ will normally come away at the bottom of the stirrup. Before you get back on you simply push the arm back onto the metal ‘stopper’ that usually keeps it in place. Very occasionally the whole arm may pop out (if you’ve had a particularly heavy fall)
I love my Flex-ons but I’d like to give them a makeover. What can I change?
- The easiest thing to change is the magnets (magnetic stickers) that sit around the stirrup slot. We keep lots and lots in stock for both the Green Composite and the Safe-Ons. The video on our YouTube channel explains how to change the magnets.
- You can’t change your elastomers or footbed colour although you can get replacement grips for your footbeds.
- If you’re riding in Safe-Ons you can also change the release arm colour. Just swap your existing ones for something different to completely update your look. Watch the video on our YouTube channel to see how to change the arms.
Shop the Flex-on range from RB Equestrian today.
