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Post by Rallynavigator on Jun 15, 2013 21:02:02 GMT
With possible events within Ireland and / or Belgium, France would you advise buying a Hans Device or hiring them at the event, What do I need to know about this product if I was to buy?
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Post by expat on Jun 16, 2013 5:28:35 GMT
I would suggest buying one if you can afford it. That way you will use it on all events, not just those where it is compulsory. Of course hiring one may be attractive financially, at least initially, but that is down to you and your wallet. There is the Simpson hybrid alternative to a HANS device. I don't know anyone who has used that so can only comment on "traditional" HANS devices. I borrowed a couple of HANS before I bought mine, and there isn't much difference between the devices I tried, so I just chose the cheapest when I bought my own. Just make sure you get one intended for rallying as designs for single-seaters have a different angle to suit a more reclined seat or something. The other thing is to make sure your device has sliding tethers. I guess they all do these days and these are much more comfortable than the original fixed tethers. Probably only an issue if buying a used device off ebay or somewhere. The more expensive devices are lighter but I don't notice that my device is heavier when I use it, so I suggest you ignore that. I can't think of any good reason to buy one of the more expensive devices.
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Post by Rallynavigator on Jun 17, 2013 0:10:34 GMT
This is the item I was looking at purchasing Hans Device within my budget . I would feel more comfortable using my own equipment than hiring. With not being with one driver on the events I do there is another issue I can think of , that is harness's within the cars. Is there a difference in width of the belts.
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Post by expat on Jun 17, 2013 5:06:20 GMT
That is the same device as I have, and I have had no problems with it. There are difference between belts, and there are belts designed for use with HANS devices, but that isn't usually a major issue. Like you I also jump from car to car and have rarely had an issue - though the worse belts I have used were an all-singing all-dancing design with an extra strap to go over the HANS. I couldn't get on with that at all. Normal belts that are wider are a little less convenient that narrow belts intended to HANS use but the difference is not great.
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