Scott,
Smart, I have one.
Gary

-----Original Message-----
From: RCCTrackers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RCCTrackers@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of semackler
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 9:18 PM
To: RCCTrackers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RCCTrackers] Re: Helmet Restraint Systems

I have decided, after some research, to buy a Hans Device (Sport version)
and a new full face helmet w/visor for my track days this year. I will
relegate my old open face Bell to autocrsossing only.

Scott

--- In RCCTrackers@yahoogroups.com, "mitch-evans" <mitch-evans@...> wrote:
>
> Seems like, reading the newspaper, that in most automobile accidents
> the victims complain of back and neck pain.
> Suppose you are on the track with a helmet that doubles the mass of
> your head and you get in an accident. I don't think the neck would
> have a chance.
>
> If you're like me you have a full race harness in your Vette. Some
> think the airbags in the car will save their neck in a collision.
> This might be true if you are a crash dummy (average size/weight) with
> a seatbelt working in conjunction with an airbag. With a full race
> harness there is going to be a lot less stretch versus the stock 3
> point, and maybe the lack of stretch means the head never gets to the
> airbag.
>
> Below is a list of some of the head restraints available today to save
> our necks!
>
> 1. Hans is SFI 38.1 and FIA 8858 certified, the race standard,
> different sizes, and weight, $545 to $1095
> http://hansdevice.com
>
> 2. Safety Solutions Head and Neck Restraint System by Safety Solutions
> is SFI 38.1 certified, different sizes/styles, $649 to $1195
> http://www.safetysolutionsracing.com/wordpress/?cat=17
>
> 3. The DefNder Head and Neck Restraint is SFI 38.1 certified, one size
> for all, $549
> http://www.defnderneckbrace.com
>
> 4. G-Force SRS-1 Helmet Restraint System to be used with G-Force
> helmet, Sled tested, custom sizing required, $299
> http://www.gforce.com/products/helmetacc/SRS1.php
>
>
> I use the G-force SRS-1, does anyone have experience with a helmet
> restraint system?
>
>
> Mitch
>




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