---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 12/20/02: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:27 AM - Re: Seat Belts (Ron C) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:27:29 AM PST US From: "Ron C" Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Seat Belts --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Ron C" Hey Rocket seatbelt and seat dudes: 1. Seat belts are a commodity in the car racing world. I spent $350.00+ on my hookers and now wish I would have gone cheap. When you are flying the harness just does not effect comfort at all as far as I can tell. If you need to sew on or modify the belts go to a sail maker or backyard kids trampoline repair shop. Or maybe a shoe repair shop. I would think that all modern synthetic threads are basically the same. As for seats try a high performance go cart seat. They come in all kinds of sizes and shapes. Just try to find one that doesn't go under your arm pits too much. Arm rests are what you ought to be thinking of when it comes to cockpit comfort. After 2+ hours in my rocket my shoulders are tired of my arms hanging at my sides. Also, do a test fit on any seat to make sure your canopy is high enough. When I built my HR2 I focused on the exterior profile of the canopy. I think my canopy is lower than some as a result. Little did I know that my torso was so long that I had little room for a seat cushion by the time it was all together and I'm only 5' 10" tall. Ron Carter -----Original Message----- From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of emrath Subject: Rocket-List: Seat Belts --> Rocket-List message posted by: emrath Rocket Listers: I am needing some help in finding someone that can sew up some seat belts for me. I have some surplus military troupe belts for Helios which I need to have modified for use in my project. I've tried to contact Rob Huntsinger at Pacific Aero with not success and I hear he has quit the seat belt business. Can anyone else suggest someone that might be able to help. I think that there are some special techniques and perhaps thread that is needed to ensure sufficient strength once completed. Anyone have any ideas? Marty in Brentwood, TN RV-6A (but started before I knew about Rockets) Do not Archive =