HANS Device
Like hundreds of other racers...I ordered my HANS device
the same week that Dale was killed. I had been thinking
about ordering one for a while, but this really made my
mind up. When I first called Hubbard/Downing about buying
one I was told 4-8 weeks...no problem, I'll wait. About 4 months later my HANS was finished. I then had to send my helmet in
to have the 2 clips installed. After waiting a long time for it
to arrive...it finally came.
Our first race using the device was Jan. 13th and it worked
perfectly, no restricted head movement at all. After having shoulder surgery about 20 years ago, I always had a little
soreness in my left shoulder from pulling the belts down
as tight as they would go. Using the HANS applies pressure
over a larger area, so for me...I really like it. Even though
it was $1300....I feel it was well worth it. About the price
of 2 sets of tires.....but will hold it's value a lot longer
Jeff