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03-23-2011, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 3
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Best five point harnesses
Am looking for a new five-point harness with rotating buckle for my RV-7. Any feedback on the products out there would be appreciated, particularly about Aero-Tuff (from Aircraft Spruce), Crow, Hooker.
With thanks,
Bob Gandt
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03-23-2011, 01:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Forest Grove, OR
Posts: 239
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My vote is for Crow. Good product, good service and better price.
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03-23-2011, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
Posts: 3,778
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My wife sure is glad that I have Hookers in the plane to keep me safe! 
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Retired N622DR - Serial #V7A1467
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03-23-2011, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Schaumburg
Posts: 119
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how did you guys mount the "center" strap with the 5 point harness?? I bought the Crows system, not installed at this time... Thanks, Mark C. 9A
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03-23-2011, 01:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
Posts: 3,778
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark C.
how did you guys mount the "center" strap with the 5 point harness?? I bought the Crows system, not installed at this time... Thanks, Mark C. 9A
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Van's 5 pt kit modified just a tad...
5th pt. installation kit, RV-7/7A, RV-9/9A both seats
Part Number = CROTCH STRAP KIT
Price = $32.00
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Reiley
Retired N622DR - Serial #V7A1467
VAF# 671
Repeat Offender / Race 007
Friend of the RV-1
Last edited by LifeofReiley : 03-23-2011 at 01:53 PM.
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03-23-2011, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Townsend, Montana
Posts: 3,179
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I vote Crow

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03-23-2011, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dothan, Alabama
Posts: 1,487
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Hookers are the best. Period. But, at $600 a pop, I bought Crow and love them. $325 and some change for TWO sets. Yes, rotary buckle. Call him up, he knows just what you need.
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03-23-2011, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 2,627
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Crow. Super friendly service and great products.
Vic
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Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
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03-23-2011, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 42
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Crows
I originally had the black 5-pt Van's belts in my -7A. Recently upgraded to some grey 5-pt harnesses from Crow, with rotary buckle. I love them - it is a really nice upgrade (and also now matches my interior).
My crows include sewn on shoulder pads which are nice to have. The rotary buckle is really nice quality, albeit a bit large and heavy. But you could drive over it with your car and it would never break. Now that I've had rotary buckle I would never go back. And the price on the Crows just can't be beat.
If you go this route you typically need different hole sizes in your belt anchors to accomodate Crows versus Vans versus Hooker, so it is simpler to pick your favorite during the build phase, versus upgrading later like I did. (I had to insert bushings in the crow hardware to match my original holes in the anchors).
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03-23-2011, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 1,505
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I bought Crow and the best thing about them is you just give Don a call and he will tell you exactly what you need. The service was great and I received the belts quicker than I expected.
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RV-9A N9JW 90919 SoldArkansas
http://www.jimsairplanes.com
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Last edited by rv9aviator : 03-23-2011 at 05:22 PM.
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