[PaulvS]

Today UPS delivered the Crow Safety Gear harnesses for my RV-6A and here are some close-up photos and info. Hopefully this may help someone, as I wasn't able to find any detailed pics when I was researching what harnesses to buy. I'm happy with what I received, these look strong and functional, just like an RV.

Shipping took 1 week from Nevada to Western Australia via UPS, about $130, which is typical shipping cost these days.

Each harness weighs 4 lbs. The mounting point holes are 1/4" for the shoulders and waist and 5/16" for the crotch, so they should bolt in without any modification. The crotch strap belt loop measures 5/32" thick vs the gap in the mounting bracket per Vans drawing that specifies 3/32". I haven't fitted it yet and it may not be an issue since the loop may be able to go under the floor.

Safe flying!

Paul

 

[Taltruda]

I recently got a set for my -4, and I love ‘em! I got the cam buckle type though and padded shoulder straps, and I was lucky enough to be able to drive to their shop!

 

[rmarshall234]

Very nice! I like the red fabric tab riveted to the release handle.

 

[rmarshall234]

That makes sense and adds a bit more security. I'm not a fan of velcro but it seems like a good application for it here and the red fabric tab should fall back into place to cover the abrasive "hook side" of the velcro went not latched.

I made my own set of belts so they are exactly what I wanted but these Crow belts are impressive.

 

[Jpm757]

I have 2 sets of Crow harnesses and couldn't be happier. Great bang for the buck compared to Hooker.

 

[1flyingyogi]

I just got off the phone with Crow and the guy said that the ratchet-type belts wont fit in my RV4 and I'm having a really hard time understanding why not.

Is anyone here using a ratchet-type belt from Crow? I can't see why it won't "fit" b/c I know many are using the Hookers and those are ratcheting.