Helmet - HANS Issues

Interesting forum post regarding Hans Devices VS some Helmet styles. This can probably relate not only to the Hans, but other similarly styled devices available on the current market: Helmet - HANS Issues

DefNder is here!

We just received our first shipment of DefNder Restraints:



The nice padded case that comes with it was quite a surprise!


We received a fairly large initial shipment - let us know if you have any questions!

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DefNder Head and Neck Restraint

2009 is here to stay, and we're working hard to update our inventory with all the hottest new products!

First up is the DefNder Head and Neck Restraint. We should be seeing these by the end of this week (ETA - January 15); but they are up on the web and ready to order. This new restraint system uses not only traditionally mounted rear tethers, but also incorporates unique side motion control tethers.

The one (and only) model currently available retails for only $549.00.



Order Now!

Another Head and Neck Restraint?

 

 

One of the biggest news bites of this year's PRI show was the introduction of the defNder (let's just call it Defender) Head and Neck Restraint. Similar in design to other Head and Neck Restraints on the market (really, how many ways is there to redesign such a simple device??), the Defender has the added benefit of increased side impact protection. How? You might not be able to see from my great photo skills, but the helmet tether not only secures to the rear of the device, but they also travel vertically to the overbuilt "legs" of the device.

Initial pricing is set at $595 for the basic device (as pictured). The device passes and carries the current SFI 38.1 Head and Neck Restraint rating.

Head and Neck Restraint Myths

We've recently noticed the same question arise more and more regarding Head and Neck Restraint Systems: Can my [INSERT MANUFACTURER HERE] device be used in a car with 3-point belts, i.e a car using the manufacturer's shoulder/lap restraints?

Let's first define "USE". You can use any device in any car - the real question is whether or not it will do anything when the time comes!!

The current answer that we have is inconclusive. To this date, and to the best of myknowledge, there has been NO independent testing that attempts to test or rate ANY Head and Neck Restraint in a setting involving a 3-point belt.

I think that this question has been arising due to drivers wanting a head and neck restraint in any environment. There have also been speculation spreading throughout the web (and from a few manufacturers) that certain devices can be used with 3-point harnesses. Remember that SFI 38.1 testing of these devices uses a typical race-car set-up (5-6 point harnesses, racing seat, etc.). The question to ask is Has this device been tested to the same ratings when used with a 3-point seat-belt?

NASA Hans Requirement - UPDATE

As most NASA members have known, a deadline of June 2nd was set for the requirement of all NASA club members to use a SFI 38.1 or FIA 8858 Head and Neck Restraint (ie. HANS Device).

Late last month, we contacted NASA officials regarding a shortage of HANS Devices from the manufacturer (namely, the new HANS Sport model in the Large size). With this information in hand, NASA made the decision to postpone the deadline by 1 month so that the requirement date would not be until July 2, 2008. This would allow time for HANS to ship the back-ordered devices and makes sure all club racers would have time to obtain suitable head and neck restraint devices.