[T2] Seat belt extenders

[Robert Mann]

In deciding whether to swap out the original-type belts for 'inertial',
take some account of the fact that the fabled convenience of the 'inertial'
belts is bought at the price of incr risk of injury.  A locked belt if
firmly fastened prevents the body from gaining much momentum before
slamming into the rigid limit of the belt.  I was in a head-to-tail at c.40
mph in a near-new car with the modern type of 'inertial' belt.  My
breastbone was severely bruised, costing me plenty sleep for 2 – 3 wk.

R

On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 11:46 AM, MUTS <muts at verizon.net> wrote:

> =OOPS, mis-typed- I meant to say I BENT the webbing metal in a large vise.
> As to age, check that the the inertial lock works after you put the belt
> on by yanking your shoulder belt foward quickly to see if it locks.
>
> MUTS  = Michael's Ultimate Thumb Saver oboe, clarinet support
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