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Are 5 point harness belts better than 3 or 4 point..?

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by Mpmo, Nov 6, 2017.

  1. Mpmo

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    this is a 4 point belt that i found https://www.ubuy.ae/en/catalog/prod...seat-black?sku=B01MG88NLT&store=US&p-key=0511

    and this is a 5 point https://www.ubuy.ae/en/catalog/prod...oint-black?sku=B01M9CCJ23&store=US&p-key=0511

    which do ya'll recommend?
    Mpmo, Nov 6, 2017
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  2. Archie

    Archie Eternal tinkerer

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    5 point all the way. I had a 3 point harness and it kept riding up the seat.

    With a 5 point, both your legs and arms get tied in to the sim. Much better.

    I get in mine and pull down super hard on the adjustment straps. I can't move! :)
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    Archie, Nov 22, 2017
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  3. Agosky

    Agosky New Member SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

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    3-points is a normal car safety belt, but 4 or 5 points makes no big difference in simulator use. 5th belt going down mainly keeps lap belt in place, preventing it to go up when shoulder belts are tightened.
    Agosky, Feb 12, 2018
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  4. RacingRichie

    RacingRichie Prosimu T1000 3DOF

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    I use a 4-point and if I see corrently the fifth point would be between my legs right? I don't really would like that and wouldn't consider that neccessary.
    RacingRichie, Feb 15, 2018
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  5. PaulB

    PaulB Titanium2dof

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    The 5th point is for helps for head on crashes. Sub belt. 6 point can be more comfortable in a crash, but 5 point will hold you in place for a race sim. If you can move the 5th mounting point further forward it can help hold the lap down on your hips, and still be comfortable. Still overkill unless you have a seat with lots of angle under breaking.
    PaulB, Feb 23, 2018
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    In a motion simulator, the belt between your legs is also helpful if you have a belt tensioner installed, which pulls the belts that go around your legs. Such a tensioner is meant for simulating negative heave forces: The increased pressure on the upper side of your legs simulates your body moving upwards out of the seat. With a 3 point harness, this effect is much less intensive.
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    MarkusB, Feb 23, 2018
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