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Hi all-
I just found out that sternum latches on harnesses are not supposed to be allowed in SCCA Performance rally, and havent been(according to the rules) for a few years.
Ummm... Why?
Seriously.
I dont understand this. Can anyone help me understand? Is this only for sternum latches that are not part of the harnesses?(maybe the "other" brand "latch type" only are banned?)
I have been using them for the last 3 yrs in SCCA Rally & have not had anyone tell me I shouldnt be. Every NASCAR & Trans AM car /driver combo I have worked with would not drive without one (cracked sternums suck). The type of sternum straps I use are integrated with the harnesses (Teamtech Rampak -5pt camlock). Theses are not cheapo belts.
Although I DID have 1 person tell me the he was surprised we used them because they were a choking hazard(in an accident). This was at a rally but not from any official or tech person, rather an MTC worker during idle conversation.
I have never heard of anyone choking on a sternum strap or latch. If anyone did, I cant imagine the harnesses were being used properly.
Anyone?
JC
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www.gnimotorsports.com
I just found out that sternum latches on harnesses are not supposed to be allowed in SCCA Performance rally, and havent been(according to the rules) for a few years.
Ummm... Why?
Seriously.
I have been using them for the last 3 yrs in SCCA Rally & have not had anyone tell me I shouldnt be. Every NASCAR & Trans AM car /driver combo I have worked with would not drive without one (cracked sternums suck). The type of sternum straps I use are integrated with the harnesses (Teamtech Rampak -5pt camlock). Theses are not cheapo belts.
Although I DID have 1 person tell me the he was surprised we used them because they were a choking hazard(in an accident). This was at a rally but not from any official or tech person, rather an MTC worker during idle conversation.
I have never heard of anyone choking on a sternum strap or latch. If anyone did, I cant imagine the harnesses were being used properly.
Anyone?
JC
#595
www.gnimotorsports.com