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| posted on May 20th, 2013 at 02:04 PM |
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Ever wondered if you need a HANS device ?
(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
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| posted on May 20th, 2013 at 02:48 PM |
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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....
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| posted on May 20th, 2013 at 04:10 PM |
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Yep good lesson there. With 3 inch harnesses - your neck becomes the flexible (Weak) part
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Sides
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| posted on May 21st, 2013 at 01:45 PM |
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Yup - definitely Guy.
A lot of places with deals on HANS gear at the moment too...
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| posted on May 21st, 2013 at 04:31 PM |
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FARRRK!!!!!!! Was that guy alright!!!!!!
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| posted on May 21st, 2013 at 06:02 PM |
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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.
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| posted on May 21st, 2013 at 07:06 PM |
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Wow, seemed to be nicely in control and......BAM.
Bet he's glad he had Hans device. Good move Dave
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| posted on May 21st, 2013 at 07:21 PM |
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Watched that clip......guess what I grabbed for next Saturday at W.Park 
I borrowed my son's HANS. Would that be HANS free
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