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b2motorsports
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 Posted - 12/30/2007 : 15:18:36
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Hi everyone,
Just wondering if any of you use a Hans device in your mini cup? If so, which model do you use? thanks, Rob
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Lawman9
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USA
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 Posted - 12/30/2007 : 18:07:52
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There was a thread about that here somewhere, but I couldnt find it.
Some of the kids wear them. For adults its a lot harder because of the reclined angle for some of the taller guys, the HANS likely will not fit most adults, but smaller adults could probably wear one. I think HANS makes them in a couple different angle designs so id recommend the greatest angle possible.
Other options adults use are Karting Collars, hutchens device, and the G-Force helmet restraint.
"Nobody remembers the guy who finished second, except for the guy who finished second" -Bobby Unser
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smokinpennel
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 12/31/2007 : 14:25:15
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I have tried the HANS divice on in the car, and it did not work good. I am not overly big, but I use the karting neck collar, I could get you one if you wanted one, other wise they are made by kartwear, and you can get them mostly anywhere, ebay, internet karting stores, and some racing stores.
Pennel Motorsports
Davey Pennel
www.daveypennel.com
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cvarner1
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Posted - 02/27/2008 : 15:08:47
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| I my self do not use one, but my large adults in my area use them and say they dont feel any discomfort. I dont know which model,but i do know that most places that sell them have a model labeled for minicups. I am pretty sure they use a model 40. IF you call the place your ordering from they will tell you. I myself use a hutchens. It works alright, just a little hard to get strapped in the car with it on. |
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Lawman9
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USA
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Posted - 02/27/2008 : 20:02:47
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FYI, I was able to test a HANS device in the minicup car this past weekend, but bear in mind I am about 6'01" and I was in Naples' car, but the seat seemed to fit okay, and I did not have a helmet on.
I tested the 20 degree device and it wasnt even close, the distributors took a look and agreed it would not work. they doubted the 30 degree model would even work. There is a 40 degree model they said might work, however, they only make that in their most expensive version since the clientele are usually INDY car drivers for that model. We may get a chance next month to test the 40 degree model. Ill keep you informed.
As far as others who use the device, take 2 things into consideration, first the size of that driver, and second comfort doesnt always mean secure. Just because it feels okay may not mean it is correctly used!
"Nobody remembers the guy who finished second, except for the guy who finished second" -Bobby Unser
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cvarner1
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Posted - 02/28/2008 : 13:20:49
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| Thats a good point. The some of the teams i am getting my information are crew and family of ARCA racer Frank Kimmel which takes a very high standard on safety. They held a special safety class with our series to help improve the belts, seats, helmets, and head and neck restraints. So those are being use right, but i am sure that there are many that are not. Another point i want to bring up. According to them the karting neck bands actually does more harm than good. They make the neck stretch during a wreck. |
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Mini Cup and the Hans Device
