HANS Device, Who's using one? Options

[nine14cats]

I'm thinking of buying a HANS Device for the track.

Anyone using one? How does it feel when in the car? How restrictive?

Thanks,

Bill P.

[givory]

I also got one prior to the past season to use in a vintage racer, with a 6pt harness, and here's what I found with my experience:

[1] side vision: MUCH better than I expected. In fact I thought installation was wrong as there was so much side-to-side freedom of movement [it wasn't].

[2] belt slip: I have to be careful with my set-up to ensure the belts sit perfectly on top before I tighten, and that the shoulder belts are cinched down very tight in order to keep the belts on the device. Ideally my belts should be a touch closer together, but that's major surgery on my car.

[3] head forward: If your seat is very upright like mine, you might find the device pushes your head forward a bit, but not a comfort or safety issue.

[4] helmet installation: I was extremely nervous about punching holes into my brand new kevlar helmet, but it worked just fine. Just go slow and measure a lot more than twice!

[5] ease of attachment at the track: after a handful of practices, you'll have it on very quickly - either in the car or out [easier out].

[6] snagging on fast exit: fortunately I have done it REALLY fast, and my normal exit is straight up. But no snags so far.

[7] piece of mind: now that's a benefit you feel every lap.

And I read all the discussions of Hans vs Isaac for months ....

Gavin