Shes tall for her age but after having her in a booster without 5 point harness for several weeks i think i would feel better going back to a 5 point harness. The 6 point anti submarine belts should be such that as the straps continue off from the thighs to the mounting locations the straps should travel at a 30 degree angle in relationship to the upper thighs.
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6 point harness vs 5 point. How to install a 6 point racing harness duration. Obviously you have more experience than most on this board. I use 5 points as thats what ive used for a long time. Just like many of you ive been searching for the perfect car seat solution for my 6 12 year old daughter. A 5 point has a sub belt that would go straight down the front middle of the seat and would attach to the floor in front of the seat. Chaparral motorsports 3368 views.
An improperly installed 6 point harness at best is not better than a 5 point harness at worse it will actually injure you further in an impact. Whether to opt for a 5 point or 6 point harness design is somewhat subjective. Some might say that 6 points are less comfortable. 5 point versus 6 point. Utv or side by side harness 101 4 point vs 5 point prp safety belts explained duration. The 5 point design utilizes a single sub belt the belt which connects more or less vertically from your groin area while a 6 point harness uses two sub belts that meet with the camlock where all the connectors meet in more of a diagonal pattern.
Thats the first time ive heard or read someone preferring a 5 point over a 6 point and saying the 5 point was more comfortable and the 6 point was the harness that was grabbing stuff. Most knowledgable folks would say that 6 points are safer.