Description
The LeMieux Vector calipers are a new generation of calipers - technically advanced and lightweight, but retaining the classic styling expected from LeMieux.
Made of aircraft-grade aluminum, they offer an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, making them lighter than most stirrups on the market, at only 419g each, without compromising stability.
The Balance's ergonomic footbed is set at 5 degrees with a transverse grip surface and mounted on a dynamic, shock-absorbing polymer layer with a 70% compression ratio. Impact and vibration are absorbed at point during jumps, reducing knee and ankle fatigue and decreasing stress on leg muscles and tendons. The integrated hardened steel pins ensure maximum security of the boot.
The sole is supported by a double arch balance system that distributes weight evenly across the base of the stirrup frame. The top of the frame is recessed and offset, promoting a 45 ¼ outward orientation, making it easier for the rider to find the optimal angle for the foot and recover a lost stirrup.
An integrated articulating arm features a two-step release system, preventing unintentional opening. The spring arm locks into the base of the main frame, which means that under maximum pressure, such as when landing on a fence, the rider's weight is distributed evenly across the stirrup, preventing the outside from sagging and flexing. When pressure is applied to the stirrup arm, it releases, allowing the foot to come out of the stirrup and preventing it from getting stuck. The opening force of the sling bar arm = 36 N (equivalent to 3.62 kg) in testing, which means that there is enough resistance to prevent unintentional opening, but it releases when necessary.
It is important to note that no sling bar of this design (with a release arm rapide) is 100% guaranteed to open in a fall. Several factors, such as the horse falling, a loose girth causing the saddle to slip, and a slow or unusual exit angle, may not generate enough lateral force to open the release arm. This is very rare, but users should be aware that no stirrup is foolproof.
Legality in competition (FEI, British Dressage, British Eventing and British Show Jumping)
- Clean with a cloth.
- Store in a clean, dry place.
