Equithème saddle strap – safety and reliability for your equestrian airbag vest
The Equithème saddle strap is an essential accessory for the proper functioning of your Equithème airbag vest. Designed to perfectly integrate with your equipment, it provides a secure link between your protective vest and your saddle, ensuring optimal activation of the safety system in the event of a fall. This accessory works in tandem with an equestrian airbag attachment, which plays a key role in transmitting force during activation.
What is the purpose of the equithème saddle strap?
The Equithème saddle strap serves as a reliable anchoring point between the saddle and the rider, securely and discreetly connecting the airbag vest’s strap to the saddle. Without it, your airbag vest’s performance cannot be guaranteed, as it ensures that the tension during a fall activates the cartridge system at the right moment for effective protection.
Main advantages:
- Secure connection: Maintains a robust link to activate the vest without deformation or breaking.
- Precise activation: Ideally positioned on the saddle for fast and symmetrical airbag system function.
- Simple installation: Fits most saddles (jumping, dressage, general purpose) thanks to its adjustability.
- Discreet: Flat profile and understated finish to avoid interfering with your riding experience.
Compatibility and use of the equithème saddle strap
The Equithème saddle strap has been specially developed for exclusive compatibility with Equithème airbag vests. It meets the technical requirements of these products, ensuring a perfect fit and an efficient connection for automatic activation in a fall, without premature wear.
Its adjustment system allows it to easily fit the majority of saddles on the market, whether they are jumping, dressage, or trail saddles. This gives you universal compatibility while also enjoying the peace of mind of an accessory specifically approved for your Equithème vest.
Step-by-step installation
Installing the Equithème saddle strap requires no special technical knowledge and can be done in just a few minutes:
- First, remove your stirrup leathers from the saddle.
- Slide the ends of the Equithème strap into the stirrup bars under the saddle flaps. Make sure to position the strap to prevent any lateral movement that could compromise activation or your comfort.
- Put the stirrup leathers back on the bars, ensuring nothing impedes the strap’s movement.
- Prepare the connection strap of your Equithème airbag vest by attaching its carabiner to the ring on the saddle strap.
- Before dismounting, always remember to detach the connection to prevent accidental activation.
Securing the strap in this specific saddle area (stirrup bars) guarantees both strength and proper alignment, which are crucial for your airbag vest to function correctly.
Precautions for use
- Mandatory use of the Equithème strap: Never attach the vest’s strap directly to the saddle rings, as they are not designed to withstand the strain of a fall. Using the Equithème strap ensures force is correctly transmitted and guarantees reliable deployment.
- Technical material: Made of high-strength nylon, the Equithème strap offers durability and resilience against repeated mechanical stresses and outdoor conditions (mud, damp, temperature changes).
- Regular inspection: Frequently check the strap’s condition: inspect stitching, hardware integrity, and look for any signs of wear or cuts. At the slightest sign of alteration (fraying, tearing, oxidation on metal parts), replace the strap to maintain the effectiveness of the protection system.
- Cleaning: Gentle hand washing is sufficient, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could weaken the nylon or corrode the metal parts.
Why choose the equithème saddle strap?
With the Equithème saddle strap, you’re choosing equipment designed by equestrian safety experts. It combines:
- Reliability: Sturdy materials and discipline-validated design.
- Maximum safety: Ensures the connection between rider and saddle, which is essential for vest deployment in any situation.
- Comfort and discretion: Logical installation for everyday riding practice without interfering with your movements or altering your position.
- Compliance: Recommended and approved for use with your Equithème vest, meeting the requirements of equestrian airbag manufacturers.
A good airbag system is incomplete without a suitable saddle strap. This invisible but essential component lets you use your safety equipment correctly. Lightweight, reliable, and tough, the Equithème saddle strap stands out as the reference to accompany your protection equipment and ensure your peace of mind on every ride. Never forget to complete your gear with an appropriate airbag vest cartridge to maintain the full protective capabilities of your vest with each use.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Equithème strap compatible with other airbag vest brands?
No, its use is reserved for Equithème airbag vests only, to ensure safety and compliant triggering. - Can it be left permanently on the saddle?
Yes, you can leave the strap installed on the saddle for daily use and save time every ride. - How do you know if it's correctly installed?
Visually check that the strap runs through the stirrup bars and that the loop for attaching the vest strap remains easily accessible and is not twisted or trapped under the saddle flaps.
For more information, refer to your Equithème vest’s assembly instructions or ask your retailer for advice.
Choose the Equithème saddle strap to ride in complete safety and let your airbag vest fully perform its protective function.
