Arm restraints

[Jack Gifford]

I just received my RJS restraints from Summit, and surprise- no instructions! I don't have a clue how they are intended to be used. RJS website was no help, so I emailed them asking for instructions. Can someone here enlighten me?

[jacksoni]

The rule book has a section. They/scta want as low on wrist as possible.  Sewn in tend to be higher like mid forearm or a bit lower maybe 1/3 up arm. At least on my suit is. That has been questioned by inspectors. From my point of view I. This sort of case I'd take the mfg placement over an inspector but you can get an argument.  Of course you want the minimum slack to allow reaching switches chute fire systems etc.

[Stan Back]

I agree.  There seems to be some variance on where it is said they should go on the arm.  It makes sense (to me) that they should be on the wrists, the smallest part of the forearm.  Most the suits have them higher up.  We've put the new restraints on the wrists and just adjust them so the driver can reach the necessary controls.  And that seems to limit the dangers best, too.

[Stainless1]

They need to be as short as possible... so they keep your hands and arms inside the roll cage envelope.  We adjust to just reach all the controls... and the tip of your nose....
If you can't rub your nose... it will itch... 
 

[Jack Gifford]

I just didn't  know what-went-where, but I think I've figured them out. But it appears to be impossible for the wearer to tighten them onto his own wrists- a crewmember's help will be needed. Are they all like this (excepting of course sewn-in)?

The SFI tag on them doesn't have a date. What's up with that?

[Stainless1]

Jack... the guy that is going to go down and retrieve you on the salt is the one you should train to help get you belted in.  If you preset length it should be as short as possible... Your lap, crotch and shoulder belts need to be uncomfortably tight... you cannot tight them enough without help as well.