The crotch strap gives the shoulder belt something to pull against. Keeps everything tight.

 

The Crotch Strap actually prevents the person from slipping forward and under the lap belt during a crash. It also keeps the lap belt properly positioned over the pelvic bone instead of the abdomen as the pelvic bone can withstand far greater forces than the abdomen can.

For a full breakdown on how and why as well as the differences in 4 vs 5 read the following article HERE.

 

anyone heard of the brand called "tiger" ?

 

tiger are sort of a crow lookalike seem ok have nice padding....

 

ya there a little cheaper?? or priced less??
think they are worth it

 

if you try to save money somewhere, the safety department may not be the best chioce. spending a few extra dollars now on the tested and trusted harness brands may end up saving you money in the long run

also i say go with the 5pt, they keep the lap belt from riding up

 

yeah what they all said

 

You really get what you pay for when it comes to harnesses. I found the crows to have the highest quality belt material that is very pliable and doesn't take a set if left in the same position for a long time. Others I've tried over the years get difficult to adjust after a short time of use and just seem cheap compared to the crows.

I would recommend getting the Crow 5-points and once you install them decide whether you want the anti-submarine, "crotch", belt. I went with the Crow 4 points and sometimes if you don't cinch down the lap belt tight enough before tightening the shoulder harnesses, the lap belt will ride up making it a little uncomfortable.

The new harnesses will bolt to the existing mounting points for the lap portion and the shoulder straps wrap around the roll bar behind your seat. This installation will not require any permanent mods to your RZR. For more info on mounting, do a search for "harness install" or "harness mount" and others have done it this way and other ways and documented their install, including pics, that make it very easy to do yourself.

 

Mind mentioning the "other" brands that you have tried? Simpson?

 

RJS and DJ Safety are two that I personally tried and didn't like. I learned quickly that when looking at safety equipment, price should not be too much of a factor. I have not tried Simpson, but a buddy of mine has them in his Crawler and they seem pretty nice. I have never heard any complaints from him about them.

 

I have the DFR 4 point harnesses. They held me firm when I put her on the roof this weekend.

Justin

 

I have 4pt harness, they are fine for an average rider and are superior to the stock belt. 5pt is nice but you can do without it...if you want the ultimate in safety get a 5pt...if you want something better than the stock restraint system and are a average rider, get a 4pt. jmo...

 

AT my dealership the 4 and 5 pts were the same price so I chose the 5 pt but haven't put the other belt in yet

 

Can the crotch belt be added to a 4 point harness?

 

With a Crow setup...yes.

 

yes

 

I'll second what has already been said about skimping on safety items. When it comes to seat belts, there are some well known quality mfgrs out there and then there is the e-bay unknown/unheard of brand(s). The stock seat belt is at least DOT certified to perform like the seat belts in your car. That "no name" 4/5 point is anyones guess as to whether or not it will actually work and not fail when you need it most.


Many of the "no name" seat belts lack a SFI rating and or date of mfgr labels. For those who have DFR's seat belts, does your seat belt have a SFI or date of mfgr label on it? It's no secret that DFR doesn't actually make a lot of the stuff they sell and I have yet to find out who actually mfgrs the DFR branded seat belts and if they met any type of safety specs.

 

Great...no problems! I actually dont use them as often as I should. I find the stock seatbelt work well 80% of the time...that and I cant lean when im strapped in. Something in me...deep down...has to lean into corners.

 

i love my crow 4 point harnesses

 

e-Wa, yes it can, The attachment to the buckle fits between the two shoulder clips. No one mentioned it yet, but the 5th belt can attach to the frame bar under the seat. A little hassle to adjust but once you have it correct, the only hassle is keeping it up around your "you know whats" while you connect up,
John

 

dragon fire racing has a great 4 point with 3" belts. had a major mishap on my rzr-s and walked away with out any injury. we have 2" crows on our other rzr-s but were switching them out for the dragonfires. besides the comfort of the dragonfire belt there is one major difference from all the other belts. that is dragonfires have a sternum buckle to wich makes sure the belts dont slide off your shoulder and there belts also do not come loose as do are crow belts. good luck with whatever you buy. just remember harnesses take a bit of getting used to. not as easy as stock lap belts.

 

dbesides the comfort of the dragonfire belt there is one major difference from all the other belts. that is dragonfires have a sternum buckle to wich makes sure the belts dont slide off your shoulder and there belts also do not come loose as do are crow belts..

My Crow harness has a sternum strap...

 

Johnpeg thanks for the answer. Anyone know where you can get the crotch belt?

 

I went with crow 5 pt. 2" padded for the shoulders and 3" for the lap, very comfortable. 3" for the shoulder will rub your neck. Crow will mix and match with whatever you want.

 

You can order directly from Crow, about 30$ shipped for two,
John

 

The 5th harness can rub painfully against your crotch.

I am amazed no one makes a race type seat where there is support for your head if you do roll. With a helmet on that is a lot of weight on your neck as you roll, plus your face could be scraping the ground.

 

A person could buy the 4 pt then purchase the crotch strap from Summit Racing.
You can make it a 5 pt or 6 pt this will help out in the crotch area.
Thinking of doing this myself.
Tim