Thanks Don this is what makes this list so great I knew there were other
less exspensive options out there, I'll check there site rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Marshall" <marshall@nefcom.net>
To: <SpiwakD@aol.com>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: Safety
> Take a look at the Hutchens device at http://www.hutchensdevice.com. I
have
> bought one but not yet tried it out. It looks a lot simpler than the
HANS,
> and is considerably less expensive, as well. Regards, Don
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <SpiwakD@aol.com>
> To: <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 12:10
> Subject: (no subject)
>
>
> > Amici
> >
> > I know two people who use the Hans device. It is simple and
> appears
> > to be effective, but is awkward to use. The helmet is attached to a
> > fiberglass frame which sits on the user's shoulders. The shoulder belts
> hold
> > the frame down. If the driver needs to exit quickly, he simply
disconnects
> > his belts and stands up. The helmet is not attached to the car.
> > The helmet/Hans device cannot easily be put on while in the car.
> You
> > will probably have to go to the grid with everything in place...no fun
in
> hot
> > weather. I doubt that those of us with formula cars will be able to put
it
> on
> > without assistance. I believe the price is around $750 installed on your
> > helmet.
> >
> > Dave
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