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[RC] Stirrup safety: hoods and T-strap - Ridecamp Guest

Please Reply to: Ray O'Donohue rno2m@xxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Don't know about the breakaway type.There was a photo here on Endurance-net a 
while back of a kid riding along with his foot through the stirrup.I was 
surprised that no one commented on it.Why would anyone not have their stirrups 
rigged so that this cannot happen? It is so simple.All you need is a hood(big 
enough for your foot size) and a piece of aluminum strap riveted or screwed to 
the bottom of the stirrup,going to the front of the hood.I think there is a 
performance/fatigue advantage to lighter stirrups,but to me the hood and strap 
are indispensable. The "regular" size hooded stirrup sold by Tarpin Hill and 
Tucker are Ralide (fairly light) and have the T-strap in place.


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