But it's the snap of the head FORWARD due to a high front impact G load that
killed Dale E. and Scott Brayton, They might of lived if they were wearing a
Hans device. Back and side restraints for the head aren't enough for that
kind of impact.
Lance
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:31 PM
Subject: Hans Device
> It seems to me that since head mobility is not an issue in an LSR car (no
> need to look around), then a Hans device is a stopgap measure to something
> that could just be built into the car. Why not just have a seat and head
> support that does the job without a snap in restraint attached to the
> helmet? If you are totally supported, back and sides, by a well fitting
> seat and headrest which is incapsuled in a good cage, then there should be
> no need for a Hans device.
>
> DickJ
> In east Texas
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