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Lori
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Username: maggienm
Post Number: 649
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 - 10:54 am: |   |
I am going to buy new stirrups for my jumping saddle so I thought I would just ask if there are pros and cons for certain irons for jumping.
Thanks |
Elizabeth Kaufman
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Username: ekaufman
Post Number: 399
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - 9:37 am: | |
Hi Lori,
The jointed stirrups are pretty popular-- safe and reduce ankle tension without looking like the old safety stirrups.
- Elizabeth |
Suzanne Reed
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Username: sureed
Post Number: 90
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - 2:41 pm: | |
Lori,
I tried the jointed stirrups because they are supposed to take pressure off the the ankle and knee, but I hated them (though several jumpers in my barn use them and like them a lot). I use the unjointed Royal Riders and just love them. I find I do best with the stable base and also the stirrups are especially easy to pick up if you lose them. As any of these stirrups cost almost $200, it would be great if you can borrow different ones to try from people in your barn to see which you like best.
Suzanne |
Lori
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Username: maggienm
Post Number: 650
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - 4:38 pm: | |
Thanks for the tips. |
Melissa Baker
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Username: mysi
Post Number: 191
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, Mar 2, 2008 - 8:47 am: | |
I use the Sprenger Bow Balance, they are supposed to be the best for reducing knee and ankle strain. I have to agree that they are the best for that, I have an ankle injury and have no soreness after riding. But...I find that the 4-F Sprenger to feel much more secure. I still use my bow balance ones though because I have to put my ankle first. And FYI, the cheap knock offs are not as good, I tried them. |
