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[DamonB06]

Has anyone tried the Sport II yet? any thoughts on it? It is time for me to pick up a Hans and I am trying to decide if the Sport II is worth the extra $100 or not.

http://www.saferacer...?productid=2408

[dstevens]

Looks like the Sport 1 is going to be discontinued. Various models of the Sport 1 were the same price as the Sport 2 until the discount. The sport 2 allows for easier movement in case you have to egress from a small area, for example a window. If you want a lower cost option I'd get a Sport 1 before the pricing ends in Dec.

[Brendan O]

Does anyone have the Sport II that wants to chime in and say they are happy with fit etc?

[Todd Tagget]

on a related subject,, are Defenders legal ??

[Bench Racer]

on a related subject,, are Defenders legal ??

Yes, for the SCCA if the unit meets included info below.

August, 2011
August 19, 2011 - Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Club Racing recently sent out an email reminding its membership that beginning January 1, 2012, Head and Neck Restraint Devices meeting SFI Spec 38.1 will become mandatory in Club Racing Regional, National and Driver School events. In December 2009, the SCCA Board of Directors approved the motion to require a device meeting SFI 38.1 or FIA 8858 specifications, and the announcement appeared in the January 2010 issue of the SCCA publication Fastrack ® News.
The SCCA requirement specifically states in the rulebook, “As of 1/1/12, head and neck restraints meeting SFI 38.1 or FIA 8858 will be required.” The above mentioned email sent out by SCCA also went on to list certified devices which meet SFI 38.1 such as products currently produced by HANS and Safety Solutions.

SFI would like to add that there are also products from other manufacturers such as DefNder and Leatt Brace that were previously certified and labeled as meeting SFI 38.1. They are not currently listed on the SFI website because they are no longer in new production. However, any devices still in the field or at retail outlets that have SFI 38.1 stickers on them were properly tested and certified at the time. The certifications for those devices remain valid.

[plane]

I like mine. Bought it specifically because I thought it would be easier to get out of a Miata (6'2"). It is tight but I can get out with the door closed. I also think it weighs a little less than the Sport I.

[Armando Ramirez]

I have used mine only once, and I do like it.
Not as light as my son's Hans Pro model, but I can't hardly tell any difference once.

I like mine. Bought it specifically because I thought it would be easier to get out of a Miata (6'2"). It is tight but I can get out with the door closed. I also think it weighs a little less than the Sport I.

[Stetson]

I just finished an event with the sport II and I really liked it. Easy to put on, the clips are lcok really well and the shoulder rests where the harness lays is a good size. I thought it was comfortable and I am really happy with it. I am a bigger guy, 6'0" and 220 lbs. It felt good.

Its a good product. Hopefully I never have to test how well it performs its intended purpose!