03-14-2006, 03:54 PM
The purpose of the sub belt is to prevent "submarining" under the lap belt and destroying your insides and ripping ribs, etc. As far as the physics are concerned I would not feel safe wrapping it around the front of the seat. I guess in theory you could just become sandwiched between the belt and the seat after the impact. If it is through the base of the seat it keeps you where you need to be.
About a year ago Chad posted a good article on harnesses and theory behind them, based on testing. Maybe he can dig it up again.
About a year ago Chad posted a good article on harnesses and theory behind them, based on testing. Maybe he can dig it up again.
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1985 Merkur XR4Ti Track Car
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 Ecoboost
E46 BMW 330Ci Sport 5spd
1973 Honda CL125S
1985 Honda CX500
2013 Arctic Cat 700 ATV
2017 Onewheel +
1985 Merkur XR4Ti Track Car
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 Ecoboost
E46 BMW 330Ci Sport 5spd
1973 Honda CL125S
1985 Honda CX500
2013 Arctic Cat 700 ATV
2017 Onewheel +