(HANS == Head And Neck Support).
I'd been planning to replace my helmet the end of this season, and had been thinking on and off about going with a HANS device at the same time.
Following talking with GT at Bathurst who runs a HANS, plus a guy I know through hillclimb recently having a big off at Lakeside in the wetwhere the HANS basically saved his life... well I decided to fall back on the "don't scrimp on safety" mantra and do it now rather than delay.
I ran with the HANS for the first time this weekend - takes slightly longer to gear up before a run, and while noticeable it's not uncomfortable or restrictive when driving.
Fair to say I'm much happier now that I've got one, as is the gf and fam. $$$ wise cost me less than a set of new track tyres.
It was probably the in car from Scott's crash that tipped my decision. I found it pretty chilling to watch, esp since I've done Lakeside at not too different speeds in similar conditions...
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