it takes for the forces to reach the
seat's occupant.
It's obvious that the attention
towards lateral impact is a concern
for most racing seat manufacturers
as spinal compression injuries
can occur if these forces aren't
taken into account. "The seat's
suspension system creates
somewhat of a trampoline affect,
which helps to absorb the impact
that your back would otherwise
endure," said Corbeau's Smith.
"There's no doubt that suspension
seats have been proven to provide
superior cushioning and significant
energy return upon impact."
Harnesses: Key To Seats
Working Properly
While there have been significant
advancements in seat design and
safety, correctly harnessing the
occupant to the seat is vital for
everything to work properly. "A
360-degree approach to cockpit
safety is key to personal safety
when racing," says Simpson's
Bishop. "Keeping the racer upright
in the seat and the spine in-line
are important goals, especially in
accidents that involve multiple
impacts."
This 360 -degree approach
starts with proper installation of
the seats and harnesses. "Proper
restraint and seat installation is
essential regardless of the class
of motorsports," said Pierce.
"Oftentimes, we see shoulder
restraints that are mounted
way too low on the occupant's
THE BEARD TORQUE SEAT IS A SUSPENSION
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UTVS AND PROVIDES OPTIMUM CONTAINMENT
AND IDEAL SEAT ANGLE AND PITCH FOR
DRIVERS. THE SEAT BOLTS INTO POLARIS RZR
UTVS AND REQUIRES AN INSTALL KIT FOR
CANAM AND WILDCAT UTVS.
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THE CORBEAU BAJA XP SUSPENSION SEAT IS
DUE TO BECOME THE WORLD'S FIRST FIA-
APPROVED SUSPENSION SEAT. IT FEATURES
VERY HIGH SIDE BOLSTERS AND VERTICAL
TABS ON THE BOTTOM FOR BOLTING TO
THE ROLLCAGE.
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