Hi Susan,
I've had a Hans for about a year and a half. The only problem I have has is
forgetting to attach it to my helmet before hitting the track! Other than
that you never know it's there (until you try to take off your helmet and
realize it is hooked to something!
I tried an ISSAC device (they sent me a sample to try) and I did not like it.
They are little shock absorbers that need to compress if you want to turn your
head and I could never get the angle right. I've seen guys wearing the other
devices, looks like a body harness, and seemed too much hassle. Plus all that
webbing can deteriorate just like belts do, and need to be replaced.
When I got my new helmet last year, I had them install the Hans buttons.
Previously we installed a set on my old helmet. Not too much of a big deal,
just some measuring and drilling.
I just read a safety article about buying the lightest helmet you can,
regardless of price. Something about less moving weight in case of an impact
(physics stuff). I used to always try and get a helmet with the longest life,
but realized that buying one with only 5 years of approval not only saved
money, but in 5 years they are pretty banged up and ready to be replaced
anyway. So, I've got a Snell 2000 now and it will be good until the 2010 is
required. And I saved enough money to pay for a nice paint job!!
Good luck!
Jeff Snook
http://www.snooksdreamcars.com
----- Original Message -----
From: spitfiresuz@141.com
To: fot@autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 2:34 PM
Subject: [Fot] New poll - head & neck restraints
Hi again!
N/M my previous question about the HANS clips on new helmets--I did not
realize the number and differing types of head and neck restraints out
there!
I am also looking into a head & neck restraint device and was curious about
what seems to be working for folks out there. I tried a fellow racer's
HANS on at an event, and it was pretty comfortable but seemed a little
limiting, plus I have also seen reports that say the HANS can slip out
from under belts in an extreme event. There is something out there called
the ISAAC that says their product keeps that from happening, but it looked
a little gadgety to me. Simpson has a model that works with straps, and
G-Force has one that attaches a cable to the back of the helmet and has a
strap that slides on the cable for range of motion. That one looked a
little hokey to me, but I have not tried it.
What do you folks recommend, and why? Of course I am interested in my
safety (I just read an article in Reader's Digest about a guy who was
"internally decapitated" in a street-car crah, gah!), but I don't want to
spend gobs of money if there is an effective system out there for less.
Thanks again!
Keep Triumphing,
Susan :)
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