Product Description

MDC S Flex

MDC S Flex is the latest in stirrup design from MDC Stirrups of California. These new MDC Stirrups take the signature MDC twist top design and simplify it, allowing the most common 45-degree angle to be fixed. When hanging from the stirrup leathers, the MDC S Flex stirrups point outboard, away from your horse at an angle of 45 degrees. This position allows for easier stirrup retrieval, relief of pressure throughout the leg – knee and ankle relief, improved leg position and increased safety during a fall.

• Simplified design from the twist top MDC Stirrup models
• Lighter weight compared to the traditional MDC Flex models
• Fixed 45-degree angle
• Easier stirrup retrieval, overall safety increased
• Knee and ankle relief
• No slip aluminum footbed has a flat side that won’t kill your leathers

 

Aluminum Footbed In Traditional Or Wide Variation

We offer the MDC S Flex with the traditional width tread or with the wide variation, standard on all MDC Stirrups with an aluminum footbed. Either width footbed provides a high degree of traction for all boot types. The wide footbed is recommended, it’s similar to standing the long part on a 2×4 instead of on the top of it. The front of both the footbeds is smooth, allowing you to run up your stirrups without ruining your calf leather stirrup leathers. When you purchase the traditional tread, we will also be including the standard MDC wide footbed. Installation of the traditional tread is simple and requires only an allen wrench.

Why a 45 Degree Angle?

You’re going to lose your stirrups while riding. The 45-degree angle helps you retrieve the stirrups easier. Traditional stirrup irons lay flat against the horse’s side and return there when you lose them. MDC Stirrups have the design to open up to the front of the horse (instead of the side) making it easier to retrieve your stirrups. Besides the safety aspect, the angle of the stirrup also decreases pressure on the ankle and knee, increasing the rider’s comfort and efficiency.

MDC designs their Stirrups in California and manufactures them in China.