Review of my new Crow Harnesses

[TGRV7]

Nice post, I will use this when the time comes to get my set of Crows for the 7.

Thanks

[cholladay]

I just installed the crow 5 point in my 8. first impression is good. I will have the first flight within the week so I will let ya know how they fell in the air.
Chad Holladay

[scard]

Paul,
Do you have a picture or commentary on how you mounted your PLB on the shoulder harness? I have the same unit and have been looking at how to utilize the clip/bracket that it comes with, but it is escaping me.

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by scard

Paul,
Do you have a picture or commentary on how you mounted your PLB on the shoulder harness? I have the same unit and have been looking at how to utilize the clip/bracket that it comes with, but it is escaping me.

A pack of Velcro straps and a 2"wide strap (with buckle) off of an old back-pack, all strapped around my shoulder harness pad. It was a temporary, "trial fit" that just ended up as the on-going solution....

Paul

[Brantel]

Just wanted to update the thread on the pull tabs for the harnesses.

I contacted Fred with Crow and he sent me an envelope full of the pull tabs for the harness adjusters. They are designed to insert, fold and iron together with a hot iron. They are replaceable when they get ratty.

[Bubblehead]

Originally Posted by cholladay

I just installed the crow 5 point in my 8. first impression is good. I will have the first flight within the week so I will let ya know how they fell in the air.
Chad Holladay

So how did the Crow 5 point work in your -8? I want to upgrade my -8 to better harnesses and want a second opinion! Not sure how "Bubbaesque" you are, but did the "Bubba Factor" cause the latch to interfere with the stick?

Paul - it would still be nice to see a picture of your PLB mount.

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by Bubblehead

Paul - it would still be nice to see a picture of your PLB mount.

I thought I'd posted this before - very simple. I have some harness pads from Schroth that zip over my Crow's. I simply passed an old backpack strap through it and buckled it in line with the pad, and holding the PLB bracket. Used a couple of Velcro cable keepers around the pad to keep it tight and centered. Nothing is permanently attached - easy as pie!



Paul

[1:1 Scale]

Are you required to have some sort of certification for harnesses in homebuilts? I was under the impression that they needed to be I'd like to roll my own when the time comes, but don't know if that will be allowed

[Pirkka]

Originally Posted by boom3

I have the same ones and just have one comment that I was going to talk to Crow about it and see if they can change.

The attach points for the lap belt and crotch strap could use a different end that makes the attach hole farther from the belt. When you attach them to the Van's brackets you'll see what I mean. Part of the belt will rub on the brackets.

Any outcome of this?

[Rockyjs]

I didn't have a problem with the lap attach, but did have to remove some material on the crotch belt anchor brackets to get clearance with the webbing. There was still plenty of edge distance for the securing bolt down there.