BAS Shoulder Harness

cpolsley · Post by **cpolsley** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 8:45 pm

I am looking into buying the BAS Shoulder Harness kit for my 170. They sell two types; the standard, which are permentently connected to the lap belt and the seaplane type which must be connected to the lap belt as it is being buckled. Which type do those of you who have them prefer? I can see the standard set being difficult to remove the seats as they would have to be unbolted from the floor mount and slide up through the seat straps before the seats can be removed whereas the seaplane type would allow you to remove the seat before unbolting the belts. Any advice on which type to buy

funseventy · Post by **funseventy** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 9:05 pm

I have used them a lot and I like the standards. You brought up a good point about the seat straps; we didn't have thoe to worry about. When they are attached it eliminates the struggles that occur when the seatbelt falls between the seat back and bottom. It is also easier for passengers to get in and out of, since most people don't have time in Pitts or Stearmans.

My opinion is pretty strong for having them attached.

Kelly

Dave Clark · Post by **Dave Clark** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 2:39 pm

Kelly

I decided to go with the seaplane type because I was afraid I wouldn't like the standards. I'm pretty happy with that. I have Rosen sunvisors and found that the shoulder harnesses store on them when not in use and keep it really out of the way for entry/exit. BAS does provide a velcro system to attach them up to the front spar carry through if you don't have visors.

jake boyd · Post by **jake boyd** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:43 am

I have the standards and by running them outside the seatbacks have no problem removing the seats. The slight drawback is that they sometimes have to reached for as the may fall behind the seat as you enter. It is not a big problem though as they are hanging right behind your head.

JAKE bOYD

JDH · Post by **JDH** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 1:34 pm

I chose the floatplane type because it was said that it prevented backseat passengers from taking a header in the case that the belts were dangling out the side. I jsut love them. Put them on and forget about them. no need to loosen or tighten to get to the flap handle or any of the controls. I also purchased the "sleeves" they keep the lap belts in the right spot. The "padded" chaffing do-ma-hickies are a joke, just a piece of corduroy; better off to get automotive belt pads (we got the Mickey Mouse ones). I also have Rosens, but use the velcro not to scratch the visors. JD