Re: 5 point vs 6 point seat belts

[Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>]

Timothy Leigh Rodgers wrote:
> Consider 6 point belts instead of 5 point.  If you have an overly rapid
> deceleration, the center strap on the 5 point belts will likely convert your
> external genitalia to internal genitalia, while the 6 point belts will just
> make your groins a little sore!
Groins!

I'm sad to say that even for an average man a 6-point is still no 
guarantee for genital safety.  A sky-diving harness uses a similar strap 
arrangement.   I didn't take heed while straping myself in... and 
quickly realized my error when the chute popped open.  It's hard to 
adjust at 3000' with nothing to stand on.   It was a long glide to earth.

	--Mark
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