Got to see these up close and personal this weekend at Richland since I helped Boyd in vet box, and I really liked them. They are extremely lightweight and breathable! Don’t think there is any way for them to hold water and slip down either, and they were flexible enough to not cause rubs.
The bell boots did not seem as durable and had a few tears, but that’s definitely a higher impact location.
I feel a little stupid saying this, but their website doesn’t make the technology very clear. My eyes glazed over trying to figure out their technology testing graph. What, exactly, is the strike guard made of? The clearest info I got was on the Home page, from the photo! The strike guard looks similar to the Ecogold boot.
its not like a strike guard in a traditional boot - the whole boot flexes. But when the boot is on the leg in a tube shape, the outside “exoskeleton” is very rigid, like it takes quite a shock. I am not good at explaining it, its better to see it in person. Like the inside its very soft, and the whole boot is flexible, but it resists forces from the outside of the boot. I think this is why I am hoping it won’t rub, it seems to conform to the leg. I have no idea what material its made out of.
As for durability, the guy took the boot and rubbed it very hard on the edge of his table, and he said he saw the demonstration where the maker pulled it across the edge of metal, and then did it himself hard - so it seems that it is very rip resistant.
Oh, that’s disappointing. I don’t think I’d trust anything without a strike guard anymore, especially when their research is so difficult to read and they don’t say which brands/boots they ‘outperform.’ I had quality leather open fronts on my horse while in a SJ lesson and he struck his tendon in a ‘woops’ moment. We didn’t think it was that hard, but when I pulled the boot off, he had not only damaged the boot, but also his tendon. He was off for 8 weeks and I had to scratch YET AGAIN from an FEI - we were only 3 or so weeks out. First thing I did was order a couple pairs of Nunn Finer open fronts with the strike guard. My horses never, ever jump school without them.
It still has a strike guard, the outside was very hard when it was in the shape it would be on the leg
Very hard to explain in words, but when he curled the boot like it would be on the leg it was hard to outside forces. I think that is what their outside testing was showing, that compared to boots with a solid strike plate they out performed them. I am asking for them as a Christmas present and hoping I am happier with them then the ecogold hinds or the premiere equine hind boots. My horse is on vacation for a month anyways or else I might have purchased them when I saw them.
I don’t know the technical specs but it sounds like these boots are similar to the D3O technology used in the Kentucky boots:
The question was raisedearlier in this thread about heat on the tendon. The Veredus Vento Boots have a special system where the heat goes in the bottom and is forced out the top. Pretty cool video!
http://youtu.be/tr1S99zYTtM
Majyk Equipe Info
I have been competing in XC boots this season and they do not chafe, slip absorb water/dirt (I had Equilibrium and Dalmars prior, both slipped, Dalmar my one horse PROTESTED especially once wet). I have 2 horses, a TB (16.3h) and a Welsh (14.3h). BOTH wear the same XC boots and the Majyk Memo Foam. I literally take XC boots off, dunk in a bucket, and on the next horse they go. Competing in the high desert (CO) and TX humidity you can imagine I’ve seen the heat extremes and the coolness provided is amazing. The XC boots can be seen on Trading Aces at his win at Richland and the No-Turn bell boots.
Could you please self identify if you’re a rep for a brand rather than pretending to be Joe Average new poster?
Actually I was wondering the same about Trinity - seemed to really be a Nunn Finer fan! The best thing to do is try any boot and see what works best for your horse. I went on Majyk’s products page and it seemed pretty straightforward.
I do know Boyd Martin actually designed these boots WITH Majyk Equipe - i.e. he isn’t just endorsing them. That’s why he’s wearing them at every event now - Don’t know if he has more info on his site (blog?) but he was at Rolex demonstrating the flexi strike guard thing this year on the Majyk booth.
I guess the bottom line is that there will always be people that prefer the older technology - its a matter of preference. Nice he won in them last weekend though!
I keep trying to find a website that sells them…any leads?
I posted the link to top rail tack, I saw them at his mobile unit last weekend
http://site6353-1.websiteforge.com/105.html
For those who have seen them: Available without the loud advertising on the side? Are those just Boyd’s demos?
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Actually I was wondering the same about Trinity - seemed to really be a Nunn Finer fan! The best thing to do is try any boot and see what works best for your horse. I went on Majyk’s products page and it seemed pretty straightforward.
I do know Boyd Martin actually designed these boots WITH Majyk Equipe - i.e. he isn’t just endorsing them. That’s why he’s wearing them at every event now - Don’t know if he has more info on his site (blog?) but he was at Rolex demonstrating the flexi strike guard thing this year on the Majyk booth.
I guess the bottom line is that there will always be people that prefer the older technology - its a matter of preference. Nice he won in them last weekend though![/QUOTE]
Haha, I am definitely not a rep, nor am I sponsored by Nunn Finer. I have simply done a lot of research on strike guard material and only put Nunn Finer/P.E. on my horses due to the material they’re made from. The PE fronts dont fit all my horses, but I LOVE the coverage of the hinds and the construction of the boot. Most my horses go in PE hinds, Nunn Finer fronts. They ALL show jump in Nunn Finer open fronts because, again, there is no other boot on the market (that I can find) which is an open front with a strike guard with the quality materials. I will admit that I put my fancy shmancy leather/sheepskin boots on my lower level horses for shows, but otherwise, I don’t trust anything leather or plastic (Eskadron style, etc) anymore. I learned the hard way that if your horse is going to clip his front tendons, it’s going to be serious and I want the best protection for that unlikely event.
Also, I foolishly emailed Majyk Equipe without reveiwing their website again. I scoured it in the spring, looking for technology info, but they were pretty bare. Here is bits and pieces from the excellent response from a rep less than 24 hours after inquiring. Apparently, most of this info is on their website:
The video we would like to make would show our proprietary Hyperflex material and how it holds much less water than other boots. We would also demonstrate the ‘rip stop’ function, meaning that, unlike runs in pantyhose, any damages incurred stay localized and don’t continue to rip up the rest of the boot. Last of all, we would show our shaped strike guard (you can see the deconstructed boot on the home page of our site.)
To explain further, if you were to open up many of the leading Cross Country boots today, you would find a piece of plastic similar to what you would find in Home Depot’s plumbing department - i.e. a piece of inflexible PVC. Our strike guard is designed to create a solid wall when hit from behind, but bend like an accordion to fit around the horse’s leg with its natural stride - i.e. the strike guard’s strength is in its construction but it does not stay solid against the horse’s leg when the horse is moving, allowing better flexion without compromising protection.
Our boots were tested in an independent lab that specializes in testing police and riot gear. They chose two other comparable sample boots and tested the amount of impact that passed through each boot by using an anvil brought down on the boot at varying amounts of force. The tests concluded that Majyk’s boots passed through up to 40% less impact than the other two. In layman’s terms that means that the Majyk boot allowed up to 40% less damage to pass through it - the same kind of trauma that passes through the boot to a horse’s leg when it gets hit. The test results can be accessed in full by clicking on the link provided on the page, and shows the methodology and outlines the boots used. These test results were reported and authenticated by a third party lab, not by us.
Yes, I saw the test on the site. They beat out Roma and Eskadron.
Thanks for posting the stuff. Interesting about the PVC pipes - I didn’t really think about what might be inside some of the boots. My guy doesn’t do well in anything that doesn’t ‘give’ so I’ve been using soft sport boots (Equifit) but I do worry that there isn’t enough protection, so the flexible strike guard is great.
I was at Rolex this year and actually saw it in action. It kind of forms a hard shell from the back but bends around at the front if that makes sense.
It kind of makes me wonder if riding is going to go the way of other sports - our athletes will have their own lines of merchandise like the footballers and basketballers. I really like Boyd so I hope he will do well. I heard he is coming out with jump boots next, so that will be interesting.
I am a straight shooter type Girl of the West. As far as being a rep, actually I am a Majyk Equipe Ambassador (they offer a brand ambassador program via their web site). I came to their boots AFTER trying the competitors. I have spent (and willing to spend the money I don’t have) on boots to protect my horse. I have experience with almost all the other brands and ONLY went to Majyk after I tried the boots and found them to be superior in technology in both strike zones and cooling. As a part of the Ambassador Program I have received all the support I need in product and information. I have received cutting edge technology in clothing I’ve been competing in all season not to mention the tested and proven technology in horse leg protection I’ve enjoyed for over a year. Majyk listens to their Ambassadors too. I was part of proto-type testing and have enjoyed helping in offering input.
So yes, I am an Ambassador for the Majak. Proud to say it. And hope others will look at the brand and consider their technology, innovative design and ask themselves, “what am I paying for?” “did I get what I paid for?” “did I buy a brand rather than the best?”
Pika thanks for “straight shooting” (only after first posting as a random anonymous person and being called out). Seriously. I know you love the boots. That’s excellent. But it’s only fair to also disclose that you have a financial link to the company because that is useful information for people reading your reviews.
Got a chance to inspect the hind boots today and to be honest, I was not impressed just looking at them. They don’t look like much…until you start playing with them. I LOVE how cushy the insides are, and I think they will work great for my TB with the scar tissue. The Dalmars just don’t quite fit that leg because of it, and when we come off XC he has indents from the straps…not cool. The only thing I don’t like is the single lock velcro. I prefer double lock. But that’s what duct tape is for!!
I do want to know more about the strike plate because it was flexible when I was playing with them, but when I strapped them to my arm and started hitting myself (got some looks for that one) it felt pretty solid. They didn’t have fronts available or I could have REALLY decked myself out. :lol:
The only reason I didn’t buy a pair is because they only had a Medium, and my guy will need a large. They say Mediums fit 15-17h, but they seemed a bit small for his legs, and he’s right at 17h. I will definitely be interested to see how high they come up because even though I think Premiers come up too high, these seem almost a little short.
ETA - I wish the XC boots would come in white. 
^ i felt the same way runnjump. I wish they didn’t have those big tags on the velcro either! (although I figured they would be mostly covered with tape anyways) and I wish they came in other colors. At least they aren’t that awful brown color of the Kentucky boots (which, if I had lots of disposable income I would totally want to buy!).
If the sales guy didn’t actually pick up those boots and make me touch them/show me the hardness of the outside, I think I would have never given them a second look. I’m hoping these are finally hind boots that will not rub or bother my horse!
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wish they didn’t have those big tags on the velcro either![/QUOTE]
Bummer about the tags! I’m not a fan of too much branding on my stuff (anything, not just horse stuff). Horse boots seem to get the most name-plastering & it’s ugly & distracting. Their open-fronts aren’t littered with tags, for some reason I have no desire to have giant Boyd Martin tags on my boots - lol, and I’m not sure he’d want me advertising for him at all times anyways :lol:
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