HANS device for 3 point belt
 

Hi Guys,
I participate in 4-6 HPDE weekend per year with my almost bone stock car. I was wondering :
1. Did anybody experience / try The Simpson Hybrid S (formerly Head and Neck) for 3 point belts?
2. Simpson claims that this is the only device tested for 3 point belts. I was wondering if this is a marketing "trick" to direct you towards the Hybrid S($1,100) vs the cheaper version Hybrid Spot ($599) ?

Links for both:
http://simpsonraceproducts.com/hybri...lt-compatible/

http://simpsonraceproducts.com/hybrid/hybrid-sport/


Thanks for your help

I would recommend giving OG Racing a call.

Long-and-short is that a true HANS (brand name) is not certified with 3 points. Other H&N restraints (like the Simpson) may certify since they strap to your body. Seems to be better than normal but even Simpson will recommend running with belts.

Welcome, stranger. (how about an intro?)

Suggest you spend a few minutes searching Dorki, as there have been multiple threads the last few years about the Simpson.

Thanks for the reply :)
I wonder why more instructors do not opt for that option driving in a student stock car?

Likely due to the lack of BSF stats with 3 point systems

What you want more Instructors to have a HANS as well as a Hybrid? We as Instructors don't get paid that much, without the usual well it's your neck/head etc.
Dirk

What I meant to say is, that I wonder why we don't see more instructors using a 3 point belt Hybrid for themselves (in their own car + student's car).

Guess most Instructors if they have harnesses prefer a "proper" HANS. I only recall seeing one Potomac Instructor with the Hybrid.
Dirk

Thanks for your help today :grin:

If I was an instructor in a stock car with 3 point belt I would invest in a Simpson HYBRID S - FIA AND 3-POINT BELT COMPATIBLE head and neck restraint after seeing this webinar:

https://youtu.be/30mjEbQ7RbY

I'll be moving to a 6-point harness and decided to go with the Simpson Hybrid Pro vs a HANS for various reasons (no chance of the belt sliding off the HANS, works to some degree on lateral movement and less pressure on the shoulder).

Here is a good video comparing the Hybrid and HANs.

https://youtu.be/WiJgFlQrYhE

I'm novice I suggest doing your own research and take advice from experienced drivers.