Thoughts on stirrup irons?

[lorilu]

@atr

I use simple fillis style irons with a set 90 degree angle eye on my dressage saddle, I think they were the princely sum of $55.

I have a pair of “Icelandic” irons on the AP I use for trail riding. They have the “S” side on them and the 90 degree angled eye. Comfortable and safer, should I get spooked off by a deer or something.

I also use the simple irons with 50 degree eye and love them, although a recent fall where I SAW my foot momentarily caught has convinced me I should look into something else. Those Icelandic irons sound interesting.

[J-Lu]

I have long ridden in jointed stirrups and love them. I can flex my ankle to apply aids, and the stirrups follow me. I don’t notice the stirrups when I ride in them.

[atr]

@lorilu

I also use the simple irons with 50 degree eye and love them, although a recent fall where I SAW my foot momentarily caught has convinced me I should look into something else. Those Icelandic irons sound interesting.

Metalab Icelandic irons–I ordered mine online from The Tack Room in Laramie. Wyoming. I’d forgotten that they are a double “s”, but the certainly work!

I got hung up and dragged across a frozen field when I was a kid, so I’m rather paranoid about footwear/irons, etc.

[EEWinterFresh]

I use the wide footbed, non-jointed MDC stirrups. I originally had them on my jump saddle, and then when I transitioned to dressage, they came with me. (Here’s the link: http://mdcstirrups.com/hunter_classic.html )

I LOVE them… by far my favorite stirrup. While the wide footbed was nice for jumping, I’ve found that the dispersed pressure is also easier on my bad knees. The footbed is also a combo of traditional and grated, but without as much stick as the cheese-graters. While I’ve never felt uncomfortable getting my foot out in an emergency, the do offer more grip than your traditional rubber. They’re a wee bit pricey, but I’ve used mine heavily for 4+years and they still are in great shape.

[Hopeless]

@J-Lu

I have long ridden in jointed stirrups and love them. I can flex my ankle to apply aids, and the stirrups follow me. I don’t notice the stirrups when I ride in them.

I agree. I love my jointed stirrups.