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Old 06-07-2016, 11:48 PM
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any body use "crow" harness on their bird. if so what style.
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Old 06-08-2016, 07:25 AM
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Had Crow 5 point harnesses with the rotary buckles for about a year now. Work great, right side up or upside down. Belts come extra long so I still need to trim the bitter ends.
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Old 06-08-2016, 07:42 AM
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I just bought a RV-6 set and was told that the rotary buckle versions all come with the nicer PRO-FORMULA KAM LOCK buckle as standard now.

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000371a
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Old 06-08-2016, 09:01 AM
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I have flown an RV with the Crow rotary cam lock mechanism. Very nice. Easy to lock in and easy to get out of. I bought a set for the bird I am building.
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Old 06-08-2016, 10:35 AM
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I recently upgraded to the Crow Belts and Ratchet as part of installing a crotch strap in my 6. I have yet to fly with them. I am very impressed with the price, quality, and service.

I went with the 2" belts, same as stock Van's. They actually measure about 1 7/8", but are certified and tested well beyond anything survivable.

Many use 3" belts, which are quite wide and a bit bulky in comparison. Although I have not flown them, I think they will be a bit more comfortable than the 3", at least they are on the ground! (not that that counts.) This might be more personal preference than anything.
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Old 06-08-2016, 08:47 PM
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Have only buckled in to make airplane noises but happy with the set. Cam lock.
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Old 06-08-2016, 08:59 PM
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For those of us with the older rotary buckle, can we replace it with the pro formula cam lock, while using our old belts and fittings?
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Old 06-09-2016, 06:55 AM
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I have flown an RV with the Crow rotary cam lock mechanism. Very nice. Easy to lock in and easy to get out of. I bought a set for the bird I am building.
Yes! Here you go!!
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