Recommendations for head and neck restraint.
#1
Posted 07-27-2011 06:12 PM
As for brands, there is, of course, the "brand name" HANS and the annoyingly-named "Defnder," but I hear they've gone out of business. Any other approved alternatives?
I know at least for the HANS, variables are "version" (20 or 30), tether type, and anchor type. Recommendations?
I won't have any problems with my Kirkey seat, will I? How about installation of the helmet anchors? Easy enough to do myself or should I have a shop do it?
What else do I need to know?
Thanks in advance. I await your wisdom.
#2
Posted 07-27-2011 06:17 PM
wheel
#3
Posted 07-27-2011 06:21 PM
http://www.sfifounda...manuf.html#38.1
For club sports car racing any of them will meet the spec, but for some NASCAR and ASA circle track racing it's pretty much the HANS or an R3.
#4
Posted 07-28-2011 06:29 AM
MANY SCCA drivers cars have lateral protection beyond the HANS.
#5
Posted 07-28-2011 03:25 PM
I know at least for the HANS, variables are "version" (20 or 30), tether type, and anchor type. Recommendations?
The fixed tethers drove me bonkers as I'm used to really looking ahead. Switching to the sliding tethers fixed the problem. I found installing the anchors was trivial and I'm pretty sure no mechanics are worried that I'm going to steal their job. (Helmet was already pre-drilled.)
NASA Utah SM Director
#6
Posted 07-28-2011 04:23 PM
Don't know if Saferacer has the same deal, or better, with our SM or SCCA discount.
#7
Posted 08-03-2011 12:59 PM
Any input about the anchor type ("post anchor" vs. "quick click")? Some other sites I looked up seem to say they don't really matter.
#8
Posted 08-03-2011 01:18 PM
wheel
#9
Posted 08-03-2011 01:57 PM
-Cy
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2011 + 2013 NER STU Champion
#10
Posted 08-03-2011 08:23 PM
Thanks for the replies. Since I've never seen any of those Safety Solutions devices used in real life, I'm discounting them and since Defnder is apparently out of business, I'm discounting them. It looks like HANS is my only choice.
Any input about the anchor type ("post anchor" vs. "quick click")? Some other sites I looked up seem to say they don't really matter.
I don't think I've ever seen a Safety Solutions outside of circle track. Realistically HANS is the only game in town and it works. Anchor type is largely a personal choice. Hit the track and check a couple out.
#11
Posted 08-04-2011 09:58 PM
I think you'll have to get a set of helmet fasteners (quick clicks, quick clips, quick quips - just kidding ) and then sit in your car with the H&N restraint attached & belts fastened.
Then you can try out the various models (fixed, sliding tethers, 20 vs. 30, medium vs. large...) for which one is more comfortable.
Hindsight and all that I should have visited the closest store with the car and have them properly fit me for my HANS but oh well...
I will say wearing one did initially give me a level of confidence I didn't have before so "watch out"!
Be safe out there,
Brandon
#12
Posted 08-07-2011 01:42 AM
Quick note that no one else mentioned: the 20 vs. 30 is the degree of recline your torso while strapped in. Predominantly the 30 model goes to formula/non-sedan drivers (more recline in their seats) but that model worked well for me being 6'3" and the necessary recline of the seat required for installation in my pre-built car (cage interference for seat installation).
I also found that the 30 deg HANS fit me better in my Miata.
#13
Posted 08-12-2011 11:17 AM
Jerry Cabe
2014 Cincy Region Race Chair
"Just driving SM until the F1 is ready - Well the F-1 car is ready, but I'm not."
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