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      07-10-2017, 07:24 PM   #1
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Hybrid HANs Device

If anyone is thinking about pulling the trigger on a Hybrid HANs (hybrid works with OEM 3 point belts) this is by far the best price I've found so far. I pulled the trigger on this and it should arrive by Friday.

http://www.discoveryparts.com/simpso...mpson-hys.html
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I've seen these in action worn by a fellow instructor with an MZ4 Coupe as well. They're a GREAT alternative to HANS if you track, but do not give up the 3 point harness for a variety of reasons, such as primarily a street car, no roll-cages/bars, airbag still in the car, or if you're instructing and hops into student's car without 4+ point harnesses. I believe, according to the fellow instructor, that they're compatible with a 4+ point harness too so you can use them if and when you upgrade to a full race seat/cage/w harness setup.

Only thing is, compared to HANS device it's rather bulky, because you strap what can best be described as a vest to your chest, and you have to tighten the straps which goes around your ribcage so it's not an easy operation to put on and take off.

But I suppose, the difference between a snapped neck is probably well worth the 5 extra minute you have to spend to strap on the vest.
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I've seen these in action worn by a fellow instructor with an MZ4 Coupe as well. They're a GREAT alternative to HANS if you track, but do not give up the 3 point harness for a variety of reasons, such as primarily a street car, no roll-cages/bars, airbag still in the car, or if you're instructing and hops into student's car without 4+ point harnesses. I believe, according to the fellow instructor, that they're compatible with a 4+ point harness too so you can use them if and when you upgrade to a full race seat/cage/w harness setup.

Only thing is, compared to HANS device it's rather bulky, because you strap what can best be described as a vest to your chest, and you have to tighten the straps which goes around your ribcage so it's not an easy operation to put on and take off.

But I suppose, the difference between a snapped neck is probably well worth the 5 extra minute you have to spend to strap on the vest.
Ordered one Sunday night and received it today. So far, excellent service from Discovery Parts! I did a quick try on and it's actually not bulky feeling at all. Once the adjustment's been done the first time there's a single quick connect buckle assembly on the front. And yes, it does have the "wings" on the frame for 4/5/6 point harness usage. I'll snap some pics and post in the next couple days.
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Yeah, no, I wasn't saying it was bulky by any means, just that compared to a plain HANS device it's bigger.

For those that instruct AND have a car that has harness/seats/bars, this is a great product.
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