Ed Cesnalis Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 I knew I was pushing my luck and while shooting this I flew into a bump that gave me a bloody nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Crow Enterprizes have what you need. http://www.crowenterprizes.com/index.htm They have the dimensions to make seat belts for CT's already as many CT owners have ordered before you. I can't remember exactly the cost but my recollection is that they are about $150-175 for the set. You only have to hit your head hard once because of the OEM slippery webbing that doesn't stay tight when you hit turbulence. Your significant other will thank you when you don't get a concussion because of a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted December 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 I think I will order today, thanks. (born and raised yinser) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 It is not the webbing , it's the adjusters. They can't be changed without cutting the webbing which means all new harnesses. I had mine rewebbed with new adjusters and they never slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 If you want something less expensive, you can get Racequip harnesses from Jegs and Summit Racing. They are adjustable to various harness lengths, and a buddy of mine uses them in his 9 second / 140mph quarter mile race car and highly recommends them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted December 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 46 minutes ago, FlyingMonkey said: If you want something less expensive, you can get Racequip harnesses from Jegs and Summit Racing. They are adjustable to various harness lengths, and a buddy of mine uses them in his 9 second / 140mph quarter mile race car and highly recommends them. R U saying use 4 out of 5 straps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 49 minutes ago, Ed Cesnalis said: R U saying use 4 out of 5 straps? You can, or you can make an attachment point for the anti-submarine strap at the rear bulkhead or the underside of the seat. There is probably no need for it in the CT, since there's really nowhere to go in that direction unless your legs get severed...in which case you have bigger problems than sliding out from under your harness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Only if end fittings can be removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Madhatter said: Only if end fittings can be removed They can, they are threaded onto the belts and removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_MATT Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 I got mine with extra long webbing and used the metal webbing clips. I have plenty of adjustment... Mark’s are a few inches small around the waist and we are not big guys... otherwise they are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downs Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 What about the other strap on the back of the seat? The one that adjusts the angle of the seat back? These always slip and need to be tied in a knot to hold. That is ok if you only have the same people in the plane but if you have a lot of different people it is difficult to untie the knot to adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Al Downs said: What about the other strap on the back of the seat? The one that adjusts the angle of the seat back? These always slip and need to be tied in a knot to hold. That is ok if you only have the same people in the plane but if you have a lot of different people it is difficult to untie the knot to adjust. How about a sliding buckle in the strap, that way you could just slide the buckle to the correct position and it will catch against the friction slider. You'd have to make sure the friction on the sliding buckle is pretty tight to prevent slipping. You could also put rivets in the strap at various points. Use rivets that are small enough to pass through the friction slider when open, but not when closed. It would not be infinitely adjustable, but could switch between several set points almost instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downs Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 It has a sliding buckle from the factory but they don't hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathers Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Crow makes a great harness that fits perfectly in the CT with a couple of buckle options. I installed these in my CTLS and I love them, much better than the stock harness. Total cost was $174 for a pair with shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doug G. Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 9:18 AM, Al Downs said: What about the other strap on the back of the seat? The one that adjusts the angle of the seat back? These always slip and need to be tied in a knot to hold. That is ok if you only have the same people in the plane but if you have a lot of different people it is difficult to untie the knot to adjust. The only time I had a problem with this is when I didn’t put the strap through the clamp correctly. I am 205 lbs and was 215 when I got the plane. (Another 1.5 gal of fuel for MTOW.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 On 12/9/2018 at 7:38 PM, Leathers said: Question: Regarding the seat belt . . . to tighten each belt (right and left waist), do you “ pull outward, towards windscreen, or “pull down,” towards aft- seat bottom? Makes a big difference on tightening and losening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathers Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 To tighten the waist u pull the waist straps away from ur body...the shoulder straps pull down on each side. To release u pull the 2 red tabs. Similar to the stock CT harness. These jus hold tighter and release easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathers Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 8:18 AM, Al Downs said: What about the other strap on the back of the seat? The one that adjusts the angle of the seat back? These always slip and need to be tied in a knot to hold. That is ok if you only have the same people in the plane but if you have a lot of different people it is difficult to untie the knot to adjust. I replaced the rear straps with new 1" cam buckle straps that I bought off Amazon. They hold perfect, I don't need to tie a knot in the strap anymore. Easier to adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tespn Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Brian, What is part number from CROW? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solarguy54 Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 8:18 AM, Al Downs said: What about the other strap on the back of the seat? The one that adjusts the angle of the seat back? These always slip and need to be tied in a knot to hold. That is ok if you only have the same people in the plane but if you have a lot of different people it is difficult to untie the knot to adjust. Mine used to slip. Then I found out it was threaded the wrong way. I rethreaded correctly and now it holds. Rinky-dink system though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downs Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 Can you provide a picture of the correct way to rethread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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