6PT harness options

[boss351]

Guys,

 

any recommendations for a 6pt harness that using the sub-straps is optional, unlike these rather nice ones from Willans. These have the sub strap T permanently latched in to the center lock.

 

Also hoping to find ones that are silver..

 

Cheers,

 

Adam

[rnr]

  boss351 said:

Guys,

 

any recommendations for a 6pt harness that using the sub-straps is optional, unlike these rather nice ones from Willans. These have the sub strap T permanently latched in to the center lock.

 

 

It's generally not a good idea to use 4 point harnesses since you can submarine under the belt. If you absolutely must do it, you might want to try the Schroth Profi II ASM 4 points and then add their optional 5/6 point belt.

[boss351]

Yes, I intend using the 6pt, just for off track use where a normal 3pt would have been used, I was liking the option to just use the 4 pts leaving the subs under/in front of the seat.

[Boxologist]

Luke is that way. i suppose Simpson as well, but i only have experience with their 5 point.

[Hank]

I love my G-Force 6 pt harnesses, but the box says they aren't street legal. I guess all states require an auto tensioning belt or something. Don't forget arm restraints if you have a full cage so your arms don't get broken when you roll over.

[rnr]

  Hank said:

I love my G-Force 6 pt harnesses, but the box says they aren't street legal. I guess all states require an auto tensioning belt or something. Don't forget arm restraints if you have a full cage so your arms don't get broken when you roll over.

 

That's because Camlocks and latch/links are not street legal - if you get a set of harnesses with a push button release you will be fine.

[turboeric]

As rnr mentions, it really isn't a good idea to run 4 points (despite the Brits apparent love of them). When you're in a frontal crash, your torso pitches forward. The shoulder belts take the strain, which tends to pull the lap belt up off your pelvis and onto your squishy bits, helping you die of internal injuries. The 5th or 5th and 6th belts help hold the lap belt down in those circumstances. They're often referred to as anti-submarine belts, but that's more of relevance to formula car drivers with a more lay-down driving position.

 

Check out Schroth belts, especially the ASM equipped belts mentioned above. They do have some that have the legally mandated orange push button latch, and the ASM technology somewhat mitigates the 4 point problem. They are configurable a number of ways, so you can run 4 or 6 point. In my Miata, I run both stock belts and 5 points (mounted with clip-on hooks and eyes), so I can use the 5 points on the track and the 3 points safely on the street.

 

Being killed by my safety equipment would just be too ironic a death, even for me.