Winderen designed the Innovative stirrups Winderen Knee Protect Solution with kinetic energy absorber system in order to significantly reduce strain on the rider’s knee joints during riding, especially when jumping over fences. At the same time, Winderen Knee Protect Solution stirrups allow achieving an unusually solid and unchangeable foot position in the stirrup, which provides stable and comfortable lower leg application.
The concern of a solid and unchangeable foot position in the stirrup is faced by many riders. During Winderen researches, it turned out that in most cases stirrups move or fall out because of micromovements in the rigid connection point of stirrup leather with the stirrup. The absorber-system, to a large extent, prevents that phenomenon, allowing the riders to feel a stable and comfortable leg position while jumping over fences and also during flat work. Simultaneously the stirrups significantly reduce the risk of shifting or losing a stirrup, leading to the loss balance often caused by stiff stirrups.
Upper absorber
Developed to absorb part of the energy created by the direct pressure of the eyes of the stirrup to the stirrup leather. This mainly works when landing on stirrups after the jumps and makes the rider feel safer and more confident.
Lower absorber
Absorbs part of the energy created by landing on stirrups and also provides stable and comfortable foot support in the stirrup during the jumping course as well as during flat work. Also suits the needs of endurance riders.
Taking into account the different preferences of the riders, Winderen made it possible to individually adapt the tilt of the footpad, giving the ability to adjust it classically (flat) and up to a tilt of 5 degrees.
