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...
cnfabo ·
wholly shit that was intense to watch sides. i loved watching that little yaris fang around.funny thing was i was just looking at hans devices on demon tweeks before i read your thread....
good move to get one dave....
Guy_H ·
Yep good lesson there. With 3 inch harnesses - your neck becomes the flexible (Weak) part
Sides ·
Yup - definitely Guy.
A lot of places with deals on HANS gear at the moment too...
whathaveidone ·
FARRRK!!!!!!! Was that guy alright!!!!!!
Sides ·
Will be eventually Ben - yeah.
Couple of broken vertebrae, few weeks in hospital, and now a long recovery ahead... but am sure will see Scott back on the track again.
The Yaris tho is definitely RIP.
matberry ·
Wow, seemed to be nicely in control and......BAM.
Bet he's glad he had Hans device. Good move Dave
HappyDaze ·
Watched that clip......guess what I grabbed for next Saturday at W.Park ❓
I borrowed my son's HANS. Would that be HANS free ❓