True enough. I haven't seen any real life proof that harnesses are safer than tying myself to the seatback with a ratchet strap either...but none the less....they are. ;-)

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I believe a guy landed short of our field a number of years ago. Think he had on a 4-point. Somehow he ended up in the baggage area of his RV-6.

I believe a guy landed short of our field a number of years ago. I think he had a 5-point. Somehow, he no longer can bear children..... ;)

I had 4-point harnesses in my 9A. I replaced them with 5-points after banging my head in the canopy in turbulence.

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If you have a 4 point you may have noticed you can't jump back in after a flight and just buckle up again. It seems odd, but my 9A always requires loosening the shoulder and pull the lap tight and low. Then reset the shoulder. If firmly on the pelvis as designed, they do the job. If your pelvis is nowhere to be found, you might need additional work. 5 point conversion on the list, but for now proper adjustment is key. Also tug the pax before taking the runway. Usually fitted wrong. You owe them the extra effort.

Does anybody use inertia reel sholder straps? I find that fixed sholder straps tend to keep me from reaching some things in the cockpit unless they are left loose enough to make me nervous.

Hey Jack I hear you. I used to have that problem in a few older certified aircraft. However in just now 70 hours, I bet I have only had to loosen my straps to reach something in the RV twice. I keep them snug and everything in the RV seems to be in reach. In the old 172 I trained in you just always left them loose.

I ordered and received the crotch strap kit from Vans and have dry-fit it into my 6 (I ordered the 7/9 kit). It looks like everything will fit fine and is only a few hour job. - This has been on my wish list, but it took this thread to get me to take action.

I just installed the Vans kit in my 6 in Jan. It took me more than a 'few' hours ;-) I had to modify/narrow the brackets to fit between the ribs. You'll definitely need a 90deg drill to get into those tight spots.
...and I love it! Much more comfortable with the belt snug across the hips and much more secure fore acro. My wife gives it two thumbs up as well.

Where did you position the sub strap hole (6 has different dimensions), and did you cut a hole in your seat cushion for it, or do you run it up to the stick cut-out? - Any photos? I have been looking for a 90 drill that will fit in there. The best I have seen is an adaptor.