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Re: safety devices other than Hans

To: Tom Bryant <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Subject: Re: safety devices other than Hans
From: Bryan Savage <b.a.savage@wildblue.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:46:17 -0700
Tom,

It looks like an effective system, but I have two concerns.

My first question would be "Can both pins be removed with one hand
(if the other is injured) with SFI gloves on?"

My other thought is, driver training and testing would be necessary.

Bryan


Tom Bryant wrote:
> <Some of the Hans alternatives look pretty scarey . The Hans restrains on a
> horizontal plane at the CG of the drivers head . The others I saw , maybe to
> get around the Hans patent , have straps that anchor at a lower point so
> foreward on the head presses down on the neck .
> John Burk>
> 
> Has anyone looked at the Isaac device. It appears that it hooks to the
> shoulder straps, has cylinder dampeners that allow head movement, but
> restricts on quick movement.  http://www.isaacdirect.com/  Take a look and
> tell me what do you think?
> 
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/FCC




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