ayone gone from a hans to a simpson hybrid

[Graham]

as per the title really i've got a hands but dont like the lack of side impact protection. so considering changing to a simpson hybrid. it also look easier to get inand out of a cr with it in a driver change. a lot of gt driver seem to be switching


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[Graham]

andylaurence said:

The latest MSA News says that some HANS devices are no longer legal.

thats due to a batch with a fault.

[Graham]

andy97 said:

I'm working away at the moment so have not got my MSA News. Does it say why. They are not lifed.

I must admit that I was nervous about using one at first (about 10 years ago) but within a couple of laps I was totally comfortable and haven't bothered about it since. The sliding tethers are better than the original version and I wouldn't race without one.

i dont have a problem with the hans, and i dont find it restrictive.

the issue is the lack of side impact and ease of driver changes,

[Graham]

jeffw said:

I've gone from a HANS to a Simpson Hybrid Rage.....

why did you make the move, how do you find it in comparison

[Graham]

jeffw said:

Why
Lack of side impact restraint on my HANS Adjustable

The Hybrid is great, much more comfortable to wear so recommended....

sound like the ticket then, its wierd, ever since a side impact at tower in 2001 I've always worn a neck brace then went to a hand 18 months ago. with the hans i feel more vulnerable !! knowing the problems a side impact can give you ( thousands in ohysio over the years since).

add that to the problems getting in and out of a car with a hans on quickly i think the hybrid might be my next purchase