 Head & Neck Restraint Systems, Looking for opinions on what to buy. |
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| VegasRacer |
  Nov 26 2003, 10:32 AM
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ELVIRA  Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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Have any of you had any experience with any of the different styles of head and neck restraint systems?
Hans? Isaac? Simpson? Hutchens? Wright? G-Force? VARA is making them mandatory starting in 2005. Just trying to do my homework and looking for any feedback. Thanks. |
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| machina |
Nov 29 2003, 07:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
I am no expert, but the only system that has been extensively crash tested is the HANS. I believe Mercedes Benz was involved which means big dollars spent.
If you study the kinematics of the various systems, only the hans prevents compression of the upper spine. By supporting the helmet at a point above the shoulders, the g-forces are translated directly forward. The other systems act as a lever which translates the impact force forward and down, not an ideal situation. The HANS is bulky but they have improved that, it is also the most expensive but I think it is worth the money. No, I don't have one yet. just my 2cents, dr |
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VegasRacer Head & Neck Restraint Systems Nov 26 2003, 10:32 AM
VegasRacer Bump. Hello? Somebody? Anybody? Nov 28 2003, 10:05 PM seanery since no one else jumped onboard. The simpson look... Nov 28 2003, 10:18 PM Racer Chris ISAAC is my first choice. I haven't spent any... Nov 29 2003, 06:04 AM givory Veagasracer, you might inquire about the the most ... Nov 29 2003, 06:18 AM seanery I just checked out the ISAAC. It's an interest... Nov 29 2003, 07:58 AM Tony C NASCAR has a video from their test of the Hans, Hu... Nov 29 2003, 11:38 AM
VegasRacer Thanks guys. Keep that feedback comming.
I have s... Nov 29 2003, 11:57 AM |
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