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04-22-2007, 11:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bakersfield ,Calyfornia
Posts: 922
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interesting thread-- Hooker alternatives.
I spent too much time on Hooker's website earlier, few picts, no explanations about Rotary's. (that I could find) so here I am- "search"ing for another company, any other company.
I was going to use the military style this time instead of the Chevy style from Van's since they aren't that easy to use. And I didn't want to use rotarys because of passenger confusion. (but have to beg family to fly)
but i LIKE plugging into a rotary style, I have Deists in my car.
And I noticed the 3" Paul, yeah, they certainly DO give more support and keep you in place. But bigger latches and more sweat too.
I'm going to see if a couple guys with three inch belts will let me sit in their plane before I make a decision.
When you hit turbulence those 3 inch belts would really help.
thx for all the links too.
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04-23-2007, 06:14 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Twin Falls, ID
Posts: 683
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Years ago when I was buying harnesses for my SNJ I called Hooker and asked them what the difference was between thier FAA certified harness and thier regular dragster harness as they looked the same but the aviation harness was three times the cost of the regular. His reply was they are exactly the same except for that FAA-TSO tag sewn into the aircraft harness. I'm putting Crows with the rotery latch in my 7. Don
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04-23-2007, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 136
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Harness Manufacturers
There are quite a few automotive racing harness manufacturers out there. The most well know IMHO are Simpson, Crow, Willans, Schroth, Sparco and Corbeau. All make excellent 5 and 6 point harnesses in mechanical latch and camlock configurations. Be sure you buy only SFI or FAI approved systems. Prices for SFI and FAI approved racing restraint systems range from $80 to $$$ per set. I went with a Schroth Profi II ASM with a five point crotch strap, rotary camlock, 2" lap belts and bolt in hardware for $250 per set. I'll add the Hooker pads for $50 and have a very nice looking and very functional restraint system. Here's the link to the Schroth site. http://www.schrothracing.com/products/competition/1597
Whatever restraint system you use, be sure that the shoulder straps attachment point is not more than 10 degrees below from the top of your shoulders. This is very important in the RV-4 and RV-8 installations. If the sholder harness attachment point is below this you risk spinal compression injury in an accident.
Al Thomas
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04-23-2007, 08:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bakersfield ,Calyfornia
Posts: 922
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you have a 2" lap and 3" shoulders? Always considered the lap should be bigger; but that sounds more comfortable.
thx for info. Sparco-- cool factor. 
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04-30-2007, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Grand Rapids MI
Posts: 742
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I received my Crows today and they are very nice. Can't be beat for $77 ea. w/free shipping. Its a little early to be ordering these but its been a while since I've bought anything so I really felt I needed to buy something and I convinced myself that these would not stay at this price for very long.
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04-30-2007, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Dallas, TX (ADS)
Posts: 2,180
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Originally Posted by Ironflight
I am extemely happy with my Crow harnesses - finished off with Schroth shoulder pads.
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Hey, are those the "competition" pads? My shoulders got the **** beat out of them in the thermals Sunday and could use some padding.
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05-01-2007, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Ramona, Ca
Posts: 259
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I was part of the group buy from CROW last year and just got around to installing them this past weekend. To my surprise (  ) the shoulder harness was too short by about 12"(ordered standard "V" harness). I called Crow Monday morning and explained the problem. They said no problem , just send back the harness and they would ship out a "Y" style harness same day and no charge. Talk about customer service! I was very impressed to say the least. I Can highly recommend CROW.
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05-03-2007, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Ramona, Ca
Posts: 259
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 UPDATE ON MY LAST INPUT ABOUT CROW Enterprizes
As per my conversation with Crow on Monday, I returned the shoulder hasnesses for exchange (Monday afternoon via UPS). They received them Tuesday, shipped the "Y" harnesses Tuesday and by late Wednesday afternoon I had the them installed. They now fit correctly and have plenty of adjustment (for future growth?). Again, all I can say is that this company knows what customer service is all about. Thank you Crow!!
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05-04-2007, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 275
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Thanks Bill-
I just ordered 2.
3" web 50" Standard Latch 5 pt harness, with Y harness versus V harness.
I went with standard hole and will use bushings (ala Ironflight)
I'll pick up the shoulder pads a little down the road.
A real bargain at $85 each.
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05-06-2007, 05:09 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Upper ny
Posts: 78
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better seat belts
I see shoulder belts of little use unless they cross your chest. There used to be a seatbelt commercial where the ignorant lady stated "they wrinkle my dress". She was entirely right, if you find self tightening belts. Let's design without looking in any website. Start with a 3 inch lapbelt and a flip up release, not a Ford Granada style button or some stupid gimmick. No extra padding. Adjusts easily. Crossover shoulder harnesses can be buckled separately onto the lap belt or left unused. Same for a crotch belt. If ordinary bolt down ends aren't good enough, airlines have an eye screwed instead of the regular bolt and the seatbelt end clips onto the eye. Belts are easily removed for cleaning, servicing the plane, and changing around for cargo strapping. I don't see that you need a 5 point harness for the entire flight, especially when flying through hot humid conditions for hours. Unused belts shouldn't reel back, but should be stowable.
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