Head and Neck system

[erlrich]

Well, my new Kon... er, Nistun... er, Hoosi... er, I mean Necksgen will be here tomorrow - I'll get to use it in anger in a couple of weeks at VIR. I'll write up a report once I've tried it out. I do have some muskles, but they're hiding under the moobs; hopefully there will be no bruising.

[CRallo]

Just another thing to have to accommodate. I do miss my on-grid sleepy-time, though...

GA

On-grid sleepy time is the best!!!!

[JLawton]

. I do miss my on-grid sleepy-time, though...

GA

In the afternoon qualifying session this past weekend I was gridded first. I had put my head back and apparently feel asleep to the drone of the SRFs........... I woke up to dead silence, looked to my left and EVERYONE was belted in with helmets on........ I FREAKED!! Fortunately there was some clean up to do from the SRF and I had time to get everything on. Not a great way to wake up!!

If you've got radios, video, data acquisition, etc......along with the H&N, it does take a long time to get ready.

[BruceG]

In the afternoon qualifying session this past weekend I was gridded first. I had put my head back and apparently feel asleep to the drone of the SRFs........... I woke up to dead silence, looked to my left and EVERYONE was belted in with helmets on........ I FREAKED!! Fortunately there was some clean up to do from the SRF and I had time to get everything on. Not a great way to wake up!!

If you've got radios, video, data acquisition, etc......along with the H&N, it does take a long time to get ready.

from now on,they will be serving coffee/tea on the grid to help avoid these embarassing moments........LOL

[CRallo]

from now on,they will be serving coffee/tea on the grid to help avoid these embarassing moments........LOL

LOL

In the afternoon qualifying session this past weekend I was gridded first. I had put my head back and apparently feel asleep to the drone of the SRFs........... I woke up to dead silence, looked to my left and EVERYONE was belted in with helmets on........ I FREAKED!! Fortunately there was some clean up to do from the SRF and I had time to get everything on. Not a great way to wake up!!

If you've got radios, video, data acquisition, etc......along with the H&N, it does take a long time to get ready.

Good one! Glad to see you were that relaxed though! Hey, that is better than waking up to the one minute whistle!!

[Matt Rowe]

Although my own race weekend was cut short due to engine problems I did get enough time on track to make me really miss my ISAAC. I picked the Hybrid Pro Rage although I don't think that choice made a difference as all these devices share common issues.

Having to now rely on a yoke type device secured by the harness means I no longer feel comfortable waiting to the 3 to tighten down the straps and throw on the helmet. Just too much concern to make sure the belts are aligned properly. But more importantly I never felt like I could get the shoulder belts (and therefore my torso) as tight as before. On track I actually felt a lot less comfortable (safe) and a little more detached from the car. So aside from worried about my head popping off I am now also worried about sliding around in the seat.

[JoshS]

You guys will get used to it. I have been using a HANS since 2004. I get into the car at the 5, and at that time turn the radio/camera on, put window net up, steering wheel on, cool suit hooked up, belts on w/HANS, but don't put my helmet and gloves on until the 3.

[lateapex911]

Although my own race weekend was cut short due to engine problems I did get enough time on track to make me really miss my ISAAC. I picked the Hybrid Pro Rage although I don't think that choice made a difference as all these devices share common issues.

Having to now rely on a yoke type device secured by the harness means I no longer feel comfortable waiting to the 3 to tighten down the straps and throw on the helmet. Just too much concern to make sure the belts are aligned properly. But more importantly I never felt like I could get the shoulder belts (and therefore my torso) as tight as before. On track I actually felt a lot less comfortable (safe) and a little more detached from the car. So aside from worried about my head popping off I am now also worried about sliding around in the seat.

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On the other hand, reread, carefully, the May 12 Fastrack wording regarding hNRs

[Matt Rowe]

Thanks Jake, certainly an interesting response from the CRB, it makes me wonder what the request is. In principle it would appear that I could throw the SFI certified device in the car and use something else. Technically I have the approved device and as long as I don't attract the attention of tech then no one is obligated to stop me. Not an ideal approach though.

[JLawton]

I wanted to give a quick update on the second weekend with the NextGen. I spent a lot of time in the car so I got very used to it. 5-6 sessions running with the school, qualifying and three races.

I can't say "I love it" because It's much easier/comfortable to not wear one but it certainly is a non-issue. In one session i got it all on with plenty of time after the three minute warning. Had no problems getting the belts in place or the tethers attached. Very comfortable. Two thumbs up!

[wepsbee]

Irrelevant whether I am comfortable or not, based upon last weeks performance at
NHMS I will not complain about the Hans again, Head on, concrete wall 50 to 60, no
head or neck injuries at all. The car on the other hand.......

[evanwebb]

I have used a HANS a few weekend and I don't see it as a big deal. I clip the HANS to the helmet and then put them both on together, then I get in the car and hook up the harness, etc. I can do it all myself if necessary. Then I sit in the car and wait until it's time to go, and yes I've fallen asleep on the false grid too...

[erlrich]

I got the chance to try out my Necksgen a few weeks ago at VIR. No problem at all putting it on - although I find it easier to put everything on after I'm in the car, just as Jeff described - and once I was on track I never knew it was there. I did also have a bruise on one shoulder - no pain or soreness, just a bruise. No worse than a day at the shooting range to be sure.

I also didn't get a chance to test it in action - I'll try harder next time I promise - but expect it would work as well as any of the others. Overall I'm happy with it, would certainly recommend it, although I would still go back to my ISAAC in a minute if given the option.