I was certain that I was going to get a Military buckle for my Hooker Harness, but with the excellent group buy discount the price of a Rotary buckle is now much more affordable ($490 for the pair). My question is does anyone have a close-up picture of a Rotary buckle, or has anyone used one and can comment on their experience?
I have used the Military buckle and found it no problem, but see the potential advantages of the Rotary buckle as:
- Easier to engage all the straps, Military buckle requires all straps to be positioned on left lap strap before inserting into latch on right lap strap, I imagine that with the Rotary buckle the straps could be plugged in one at a time?
- A little more comfortable in the cockpit - Military latch occasionally gets in the way slightly.
- Doesn't hurt your butt so much when you get in and sit on it.
Potential disadvantage is that the thickness of the Rotary buckle will be slightly objectionable.
Anyone have an experiences or pictures to share?
Yours, Pete
I have used the Military buckle and found it no problem, but see the potential advantages of the Rotary buckle as:
- Easier to engage all the straps, Military buckle requires all straps to be positioned on left lap strap before inserting into latch on right lap strap, I imagine that with the Rotary buckle the straps could be plugged in one at a time?
- A little more comfortable in the cockpit - Military latch occasionally gets in the way slightly.
- Doesn't hurt your butt so much when you get in and sit on it.
Potential disadvantage is that the thickness of the Rotary buckle will be slightly objectionable.
Anyone have an experiences or pictures to share?
Yours, Pete