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Re: safety devices other than Hans

To: Bob & Bobe <rbeefmst@brightok.net>
Subject: Re: safety devices other than Hans
From: Doug Odom <dlodom@charter.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:04:18 -0700
 What does the Navy use in the airplanes that land on the carriers? That 
has to be one heck of a quick stop and the pilot has still has to be 
able to turn his head when he is flying. Just thought about this.   Doug 
Odom in big ditch where it is a beautiful day and I am thankful I can 
work on my race cars in a free country.

Bob & Bobe wrote:

>There are several options in head and neck systems that I have not seen
>mentioned on the list. G force makes a inexpensive system that limits forward
>motion of the head.  Hutchens device also limits forward motion of the head.
>Speedway markets a D cell harness device that has a very substantial harness.
>Cables secure helmet to harness limiting head movement in all directions,
>cables have a quick release feature.  I used this device and feel its a good
>alternative to the Hans device.  Diest Safety also markets a similar device.
>Anybody checking out restraint devices might want to look into these as an
>option.
>
>Bob Ragsdale
>Ragsdale Race Engines
>#745




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