Wore my ISAAC Device for the first time... (review)

[Dave Burchfield]

Might that be the same person I encountered at PRI?

db

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by Dave Burchfield:
Might that be the same person I encountered at PRI?

db

Dave,

If memory serves, yes.



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Gregg Baker
Isaac, LLC

[m3ltw]

So, if I like wearing a neck collar (for the head support it provides...my neck is less sore with one on), how will I feel with an Isaac?

Or (yes, I know this will be a silly question), can I wear a neck collar at the same time?

Dan (of the stupid questions)

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by m3ltw:
So, if I like wearing a neck collar (for the head support it provides...my neck is less sore with one on), how will I feel with an Isaac?

Or (yes, I know this will be a silly question), can I wear a neck collar at the same time?

Dan (of the stupid questions)

Dan,

If you are in a seat with an integral head rest you will get some lateral support. See comments from other racers at:

http://www.isaacdirect.com/html/OtherPages...rsComments.html

I suppose you could wear the collar also if it is thin enough, but it may be redundant.

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Gregg Baker
Isaac, LLC

[This message has been edited by gsbaker (edited April 15, 2003).]

[EscortGT]

I'm no expert on saftey systems, but since ive delayed my first year of competition due to a host of small (but expensive) problems with my race car, im interested in getting a helmet restraint system. The ISAAC seems to be the one you all like... But the HANS device is the one thats approved by NASCAR, the FIA, BTCC and others, whats the difference between them? only on price? Just a thought...

Jc

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by EscortGT:
I'm no expert on safety systems, but since ive delayed my first year of competition due to a host of small (but expensive) problems with my race car, im interested in getting a helmet restraint system. The ISAAC seems to be the one you all like... But the HANS device is the one thats approved by NASCAR, the FIA, BTCC and others, whats the difference between them? only on price? Just a thought...

Jc

Jc,

The ISAAC and HANS are virtually identical in protecting against basilar skull fractures, assuming the HANS straps aren't too loose. They both remove over 80% of the head loads in lab crash tests.

The approval process takes time, and since our test results weren't published until December of 2002 most sanctioning bodies did not have time to approve it for the 2003 season. It is, however, approved for SCCA Pro Racing.

The ISAAC system is less expensive because of overhead issues. It probably costs as much (if not more) to manufacture an ISAAC as it does a HANS, but HANS has different sizes and seat angles, so the cost of maintaining and managing that inventory is higher.

The two products are different when it comes to day-to-day use. It's probably best to check http://www.isaacdirect.com/html/OtherPages...rsComments.html for ISAAC users' comments. I don't believe HANS has a similar page on its Web site.

Or get Vaughn, who started this thread, to comment. He crashed after he posted here.

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Gregg Baker
Isaac, LLC
[email protected]

[Edit, because I can't spell]

[This message has been edited by gsbaker (edited October 22, 2003).]

[planet6racing]

I've got an Isaac device for several reasons, not the least of which is Gregg's willingness to come into an open forum and share ideas, as well as listen to user feedback. IMO, he has never tried to deceive us and has always been honest about results (whether good or bad).

From an engineering standpoint, having examined the data and everything else, I believe the Isaac is every bit as good as the HANS in a forward impact. However, in a side impact, I believe the Isaac is superior, but I hope never to have to test either of these.

If your ever in the Milwaukee area or at any event I go to, I'd be more than happy to show you my system and let you try it out, provided you fit in my helmet.


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Bill
Planet 6 Racing
bill (at) planet6racing (dot) com