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Old 03-26-2017, 06:25 PM
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That was one thing I liked about the Corbeau harness, you could turn the inertial real mechanism on and off. Because sometimes you feel like it and sometimes you don't.
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Old 03-26-2017, 06:41 PM
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I'm not against inertial reels but I'm not sure I really understand the desire to install them. Is there an issue are you trying to resolve?
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Old 03-27-2017, 08:42 AM
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..is the only reason I can think of for having inertial reels on the shoulder belts. Being able to lean forward and grab something, etc. I'm thinking hard about them too, as comfortable straps is an important feature in a CC cruiser. However, I haven't fully gone through all the considerations regarding safety and may eventually conclude that it's not worth it.

The same goes for the 5th point crotch strap lugs in the rear seats. I'm assuming the rear seat restraint system is designed to INCLUDE the 5th point as part of the restraining system, but a lot of 10 builders are reportedly cutting them off to make all seats have the same 4-point set up. I guess the thinking is that the crotch strap is not so comfortable. However, I can't help thinking about a crash where the rear occupants might impact the forward occupants because the crotch strap isn't present.

Has anyone investigated these options with Vans?
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Old 03-27-2017, 08:56 AM
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..is the only reason I can think of for having inertial reels on the shoulder belts. Being able to lean forward and grab something, etc. I'm thinking hard about them too, as comfortable straps is an important feature in a CC cruiser. However, I haven't fully gone through all the considerations regarding safety and may eventually conclude that it's not worth it.

The same goes for the 5th point crotch strap lugs in the rear seats. I'm assuming the rear seat restraint system is designed to INCLUDE the 5th point as part of the restraining system, but a lot of 10 builders are reportedly cutting them off to make all seats have the same 4-point set up. I guess the thinking is that the crotch strap is not so comfortable. However, I can't help thinking about a crash where the rear occupants might impact the forward occupants because the crotch strap isn't present.

Has anyone investigated these options with Vans?
Hmmm - OK I guess. If I need to reach something typically I just loosen the shoulder straps all the way -- if that's not enough slack then once they are loose I just slip out of them, lean over and do whatever it is I need to do, then tighten them back up. No big deal whatsoever.

As far as the rear crotch straps, I'm one of those who opted not to install the crotch lug and went with a 4-point harness in the rear and I have zero concerns about that decision. YMMV....
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