HANS Devices

[Tom Goldman]

Originally Posted by John DiBartolomeo

I use the R3 device that stays in the car. Very easy to put on and hooks to the seat belts and the helmet. The sliding tethers allow you to adjust how far you want to turn your head. Safety Solutions - Trevor Ashline (800) 731-4404 Tell him I told you to call. One thing he clued me onto is seat belt mounting. Probably 95% of cars don't have the seat belts mounted right, dragsters or door cars. Having them right can make all the difference in comfort especially when it comes to using a head and neck restraint. -John DiBartolomeo

John, the $700 price range of this unit is appealing,as is the availability of the in seat unit. .... How easy is it to hook to the helmet when you get in the car? ...Will you need help or can it be done easily by the driver? ........Sounds like this would be a good topic for a tech article in the magizine in the future. ......Tom

[Jason Oldfield]

I've had some type of device on my list for the 2009 season. I was looking at either the HANS Sports Series, which I think is $495, or the Hutchens Device. Personally, I never liked the idea of having that big cumbersome thing of the HANS sticking off my shoulders as it will definitely make it more difficult to get in and out of the car (I'm thinking especially in the case of fire). But, a properly adjusted Hutchens Device only gives about +/- 20° of rotation. So, that's not ideal either.

The in-seat R3 Rage definitely sounds like something to investigate...

[John DiBartolomeo]

The R3 device is as easy to hook to the helmet as it is to put on your neck brace. No extra time is required and although you're hooking it without looking at the clips themselves, it's still easy to learn. It's a one-man job. Doesn't require any help.

[Steve VanderSloot]

Here is the John D's setup. Thanks John.

[mslayton]

Jason - I run a HANS in my dragster. Your welcome to try it on before you purchase. I've run it for two years and find it very easy to get in and out of the car.

[Dave Steltz]

Pat Iannone, which HANS did you buy, the one I saw when I talked to you at E Town..was that the sportsman on for $695 ?

[Jason Oldfield]

Originally Posted by mslayton

Jason - I run a HANS in my dragster. Your welcome to try it on before you purchase. I've run it for two years and find it very easy to get in and out of the car.

Thanks for the offer. I'll come track you down the next time I'm there as I'd like to quickly try it out.

Thanks again...

[TBCracer]

Dave Steltz - I just bought a Hans and used it for the first time at Atco. I went with the next model up from the $695 one because it's a little lighter but it ran $950. It's an M20 with the sliding tethers. It takes some getting used to but otherwise you get good mobility, I can turn my head side to side and I actually think I have more mobility than the old collar.

--Todd

[SG1809]

Originally Posted by Dave Steltz

Pat Iannone, which HANS did you buy, the one I saw when I talked to you at E Town..was that the sportsman on for $695 ?

Yes Dave, the one I have is I believe is called the Sportsman model which is not Carbon Fiber, that one was quite more.

[SG1809]

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

John, the $700 price range of this unit is appealing,as is the availability of the in seat unit. .... How easy is it to hook to the helmet when you get in the car? ...Will you need help or can it be done easily by the driver? ........Sounds like this would be a good topic for a tech article in the magizine in the future. ......Tom

Tom,

I have the Haans device, the Sportsman Model. Around 700.00 works well and is pretty easy to use. You can check it out at the Dutch if you like.

Regards,

Pat I.
SG1809