HANS Devices
 

Does anyone in central OH currently use a HANS device? Thinking about getting one this winter and would like to look, touch, try on before spending the $700. Any opionions or comments are appreciated.

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Jason,

Jeff Beckman wears one in both cars.

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Jason, they make a new model that lets you rotate your head 180 degrees. Its heavier than mine. I bought one when they first came out (at my wifes insistance) mine is carbon fiber. Anyway I can see as well as I need to, they take a minute to put on and you have to get use to how it feels. Your more than welcome to try mine (all of you are).

Best of Luck, Jeff

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Jeff,

I would like to meet up with you sometime in the next few months so I could take a look at it and try it on. Are you going to be racing anywhere around here before seasons end? Send me a private message, I would be more than happy to meet you anywhere. Thanks

Jason

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Jason, Tommy Johnson Sr sell a real nice one that would work great in super classes.
Johnny D uses it also.

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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

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John,

Do you have the R3 in the Quay car?
If so, can I check the way you have it mounted when we are at Atco.


Thanks,

Debbie Moses

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No you cannot check the way I have it mounted in the car at Atco! .....cause I'm not going to be there! Sorry. But it does stay in the car and gets hooked to the seat belts by way of two straps which hook around your chest. It's then is hooked to the helmet with quick-disconnects. Those helmet tethers are adjustable to limit just how much head-turning movement you'd prefer. I can turn my head probably not 180-degrees but close to it. I've got photos if you send me an e-mail at johnd@dragracingaction.com.

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ok, well, thank you anyway.

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Jason, sorry I dont know how to private message. I am going to the Fall Classic in Indy. Let me know, Jeff

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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

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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...

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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.

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Here is the John D's setup. Thanks John.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...r/DSC_0444.jpg

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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.

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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 ?

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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...

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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

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

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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

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I've been using the "Sportsman Hans" for 2 seasons, its comfortable and no big deal to hook up, I can even get in and out of the car with it on if I have to.

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Hoerr Racing Products has availablity to the entire Safety Solutions driver restraint product line. We're currently offering a $25 discount on the R3 Rage devices. Click on our flash ad in the upper right hand corner & it will link directly to our site.

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Be safe next year ,givem a call
Carl Root sg 32