(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...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BBWvUvVgWVA 

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....

Yep good lesson there. With 3 inch harnesses - your neck becomes the flexible (Weak) part

Yup - definitely Guy.

A lot of places with deals on HANS gear at the moment too...

FARRRK!!!!!!! Was that guy alright!!!!!!

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.

Wow, seemed to be nicely in control and......BAM.

Bet he's glad he had Hans device. Good move Dave

Watched that clip......guess what I grabbed for next Saturday at W.Park

I borrowed my son's HANS. Would that be HANS free