[Spridgets] seat belts

[Larry Daniels]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 4:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts


--- On Sat, 11/15/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> It takes a while to fasten it all and it takes a while to
> undo it all.

Undo is one touch.

According to Pyrotect's website:

"5 point harnesses are designed for upright sitting positions where the sub 
belt helps restrict upward movement of the body during roll-overs. 6 point 
belts keep lay down position drivers from submarining out from under 
restraints in a forward collision. Individual shoulder straps, properly 
mounted, minimize side to side movement of the driver. 4 Point "Y" type 
harnesses are not recommended as they may cause injury by applying side 
pressure to the spine in an accident."

Ron
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I'm not sure why they come up with a different function for a 5 point vs a 6 
point harness.  The only difference is whether they use a single or a double 
anti-submarine belt -- whose only function is to keep the driver from 
sliding forward underneath the lap belts on a frontal impact.  The bit about 
restricting upward movement is new to me.  I'm not sure how they expect that 
to work?

BTW, my only experience is in a formula car where a 6 point is required. 
I'm not sure why anybody would ever use a 5 point.

LAD