[Spridgets] Fitting harnesses (of the seatbelt variety)

[robertduquette at sympatico.ca]

>> wearing nothing but a 1950s style 4" web lap belt.

Really?!  Well, I wish I'd seen that!  :)


> Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 14:54:48 -0700
> From: kgb at frontiernet.net
>
> I survived a multi-roll over crash in my MGTD, wearing nothing but a
> 1950s style 4" web lap belt. I was able to lean over and grab the
> passenger side seat frame and hang on. My only injury was from the belt.
>
> I survived a car v locomotive by virtue of not wearing ANY belt, thus
> being able to leave the car prior to contact.
>
> I survived a high speed T-bone by virtue of not wearing a seatbelt. I
> was able to straddle the center console and steer from the passenger
> seat.My left leg needed to be pried from under the steering wheel.
>
> I was badly beaten by a passenger on my bus because the seatbelt release
> jammed and I had no way to move and defend myself.
>
> Belts and harnesses can be either good or bad, depending entirely on the
> circumstances of the accident. I have both a harness and a roll bar in
> the Midget. I always use the harness. I have push button harness/belts
> in my other vehicles and refuse to use them. I have seen too many
> instances of them releasing when they should hold, and jamming when they
> should release. Give me aircraft type buckles and I will happily use
> them daily.