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So I took a ride in Tribal's Discoball a while back and must say as a PAX I really liked the 4 -point harness in the GT. I would like to make one for DBP. I believe it adds a lot from a safety perspective...and with my son's first flip in the trike (FFS...dont tell Mom please!) due very soon I would feel much better with him secured nicely.

There is a lot of space on the pylon behind the PAX (see photo) and from what I can see will require minimal effort to simply make a bracket that bolts around the pylon to secure the shoulder straps to. Then I would also require the straps and buckles to be fabricated....
Firstly...will it be legal? No structural changes (drilling etc etc) will be necessary just the addition of the shoulderstraps....

Secondly...where can I go to have the straps made?

Your comments and thoughts/ better ideas please.

Go check mine and a few GT''s in Flo' hangar at Eagle Creek. He might be able to help you.

Bundy,

Speak to PietMeyer, he has exactly what you are looking for! Straps on, no structural changes needed!

So I must call Piet and ask for a strap on???

I'll give him a shout thamks guys!

Bundy wrote:So I must call Piet and ask for a strap on???

I'll give him a shout thamks guys!

What about autostyle in joburg?

I bought the top 2 shoulder straps online from a car supplier, and it then slides on both ends at the bottom, jaco

Ps - the clip strap between the shoulder straps was added later and prevent it shifting off, especially if the person is small.

Koevoet wrote:I bought the top 2 shoulder straps online from a car supplier, and it then slides on both ends at the bottom, jaco

Ps - the clip strap between the shoulder straps was added later and prevent it shifting off, especially if the person is small.

Hi Jaco,

Can you show a closeup of the attachment to the pylon? I'm sure it cannot be complicated but would be good to see how you did it.

Many thanks,

John

Bundy wrote:So I must call Piet and ask for a strap on???

I'll give him a shout thamks guys!

Hi Alan,

Please could you post what you glean from Piet Meyer?

I have often considered this, along with the possibility of something a little more secure (3 or 4-point) for the PIC. I have seen the ones on the Cobra and they seem really nice but I would imagine need some structural work to get anything along those lines working on an Aquilla.

In this picture you can see the PIC belt on the RHS of the PAX.
Anyway, good topic! Please let us know what you find out.

Thanks,

John

Hi Guys i am busy having a similar thing made up.

If it turns out good i will post Pics and Prices. Should not be too expensive.

Bundy wrote:So I took a ride in Tribal's Discoball a while back and must say as a PAX I really liked the 4 -point harness in the GT. I would like to make one for DBP. I believe it adds a lot from a safety perspective...and with my son's first flip in the trike (FFS...dont tell Mom please!) due very soon I would feel much better with him secured nicely.

And Bundy - I am in exactly the same Boat hence the reason i am going to do the Same.

Speak to Solo Wings Bundy. I had a set fitted on my Aquilla when I purchased it second hand. Did not have kids at the time so removed them - but will soon have to be refitted - my little guy is also getting close to the age of accompanying me.