Techs from Oz/NZ, plus 86Y questions

wendytthomas said:

I know a lady whose five year old son is on massive steroid doses and is up to 72# suddenly. She's concerned about what to do. I told her to try out an 86Y with a booster (that's allowed over 65 pounds, right, just required below that?), and I mentioned trying to find out about an Aussie H harness with the anti-submarine clip. How heavy can that go? It can be used with any booster, right? Does the crotch strap attach to something? Is it something that can be bought separately (she wouldn't be against buying the whole harness if necessary). We have a mutual friend who lives in Australia, so getting our hands on one wouldn't be an issue, but I doubt she knows the ins and outs of them.

Thanks!

Wendy

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CRS said:

The best she can do is use a "child harness" BY ITSELF up till 74.8lbs, because that's it's highest weight limit. There's nothing she can use with it, because all boosters "stop" at 57lbs. But what's 2lbs especially when he's drastically gaining weight, you know? Her best bet would be importing something such as the 86-Y from the states, and perhaps even a booster to use with it, because depending on how tall they are, they might possibly need it and there's just NOTHING in Australia for her.

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wendytthomas said:

She's in the US, so a booster and 86Y are fine to use, it's just the 86Y is a four point harness, and for a five year old she'd like a five point. But you can't buy anti-submarine clips here like you can down there. She is fighting tooth and nail to avoid him in a booster only or a seatbelt only (since it's a real risk he'll max out boosters soon).

Wendy

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wendytthomas said:

Argh, thanks. Oh well, four points are better than three.

But now, can a booster be used with one past 65 pounds? I'm pointing her toward deep winged high backs, trying to make a big kids Boulevard, sort of. .

Thanks!

Wendy

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I called EZ-On when we first got our 86Ys to clarify the booster requirement.

A booster is REQUIRED when using the 86Y with children 40-65lbs.

A booster is OPTIONAL when using the 86Y with children over 65lbs, though they must still meet any height/weight requirements set by the booster (as in, just because the 86Y goes to 100-some-odd pounds doesn't mean you can use it with a booster that has a 100lb limit).

HBBs are optional, but recommended when the vehicle does not provide adequate head support. Routing the 86Y around the booster's headrest may be problematic with certain types of boosters if the back is too wide. Routing the 86Y over the top of the booster is an option with certain boosters (like the AOE in booster mode).

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wendytthomas said:

Excellent, thank you! I knew it had been discussed before. Duh, searching the archives here may have helped. LOL I'm not my best today.

Wendy

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