All UTV's ISA NET RULE
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bacuase of how i want to use the bar type hardware thats about as much coverage as i can get ...and do i need to do the little trianbgle areas too?
i wanted to take it to the b pillar but i have that gusset on the top. Its not like any part of my body can go behind my shoulder
Do the nets have to be SFI certafied? Twisted Stitch nets are not! Cut that gusset out and move it to the inside.
12.9.20: SAFETY NETS
ISA approved safety nets are mandatory on all vehicles and must cover the complete open area of the cockpit on both sides of the vehicle to the extent that it is impossible for any limb or body part of any occupant to protrude from the vehicle at any time when the occupant is properly seated and strapped in their normal driving / riding position.
12.9.21: Nets must be installed on the inside of the roll cage to prevent them from being damaged or coming off in a roll over or slide on the side.
12.9.22: Nets attached to doorframes are permitted when doorframe is equipped with a latch that prevents it from opening and locked permanently closed.
12.9.23: Nets must be installed so that the occupants can release the netting unassisted and exit the vehicle regardless of the position of the vehicle.
12.9.24: The net border or edge and the net attachment must be made of materials that are as strong as, or stronger than, the net itself. Net attachments must be at a minimum of every 6 inches. Acceptable attachments include, but are not limited to: steel hose clamps, snaps, lift-a-dot, metal hooks, and steel rods. Nets must be tight so that when subject to a pushing force of approximately 50lbs the net deflects no more than four inches.
ISA approved safety nets are mandatory on all vehicles and must cover the complete open area of the cockpit on both sides of the vehicle to the extent that it is impossible for any limb or body part of any occupant to protrude from the vehicle at any time when the occupant is properly seated and strapped in their normal driving / riding position.
12.9.21: Nets must be installed on the inside of the roll cage to prevent them from being damaged or coming off in a roll over or slide on the side.
12.9.22: Nets attached to doorframes are permitted when doorframe is equipped with a latch that prevents it from opening and locked permanently closed.
12.9.23: Nets must be installed so that the occupants can release the netting unassisted and exit the vehicle regardless of the position of the vehicle.
12.9.24: The net border or edge and the net attachment must be made of materials that are as strong as, or stronger than, the net itself. Net attachments must be at a minimum of every 6 inches. Acceptable attachments include, but are not limited to: steel hose clamps, snaps, lift-a-dot, metal hooks, and steel rods. Nets must be tight so that when subject to a pushing force of approximately 50lbs the net deflects no more than four inches.
Fyi i plan on using the rods to the inside of the car so i could go past the gusset. The question is the interpretation of 12.9.20.
When i am properly seated in my car there is no way for my arms to go out any opening behind the net i have designed.
Would you mike L go for this or would you say it needs to be more to the rear.
When i am properly seated in my car there is no way for my arms to go out any opening behind the net i have designed.
Would you mike L go for this or would you say it needs to be more to the rear.
If it were my car I would be putting a net over the entire opening, not just the front part of the window. Sitting in your seat can you put your hand behind your head and outwards? I would think you would be able to. That net might protect you fine going down the road but If you take a violent roll over your arms could fly about the cab and possibly outside from what I'm seeing. For the extra work it requires to do the full net now I believe it will be well worth it the first time you have to use them for their intended purpose.
Somewhere floating around there is a video of Johnny Greaves in a roll over and you can see how much your arms move around. Maybe joey knows where to find this video.
Somewhere floating around there is a video of Johnny Greaves in a roll over and you can see how much your arms move around. Maybe joey knows where to find this video.
Casey, I'd tab it to the inside so that it just misses the gusset. And its the "C" pillar that you guys are discussing that it need to run to. The "B" pillar is where its starting.
Did I mention the ISA sounds like a PITA...my 2 pennies
Did I mention the ISA sounds like a PITA...my 2 penniesi am tabbing to the inside and ive already changed it to go all the way back . no worries now. Templates are already to TS. Should be here soon. NEXT ISSUE lol
"Casey, I'd tab it to the inside so that it just misses the gusset. And its the "C" pillar that you guys are discussing that it need to run to. The "B" pillar is where its starting.
I agree jim.
I would think "most"people would buy predone nets that
are available thru most motorsports distributers.
Having to cover every inch of the opening is not necessary.
Your right, my bad!Casey, I'd tab it to the inside so that it just misses the gusset. And its the "C" pillar that you guys are discussing that it need to run to. The "B" pillar is where its starting.