The only argument I have against the price of a HANS device is the fact that no other device works, which makes the HANS device a monolpy. You can kid yourself and buy a Hutchsons , or the R3, but the only one that works is the HANS, so they can charge whatever they want... CR
Jay Novak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dr. Hubabrd & Jim Downing are personal friends of mine. No one thinks about the over 10 years of research, testing, building prototypes, more testing, building molds, more molds for each size & angle, etc that went into the development of the HANS & ALL ON THEIR OWN NICKLE. I guarantee you that they are not getting rich on this deal. The number of sales are still in the low thousands & the costs of carbon & the mold costs for these parts is enormous. Dr. Hubbard still works part time at Michigan State & Jim Downing is still running his composite business. You guys who are complaining about costs will spend all you can get to go .5 sec quicker but complain when you have to spend money to protect you life. Bob Hubbard & Jim Downing have contributed more, in the last 15 years, to racer safety than anyone else. Thanks ... Jay Novak -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Frank Varano Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [F500] Why should I use a HANS Device? I wonder how much HANS makes on each device. Personally I think that Mandatory Saftey equipment should not be a get rich quick thing. Why does a HANS 30 cost more than a 20? More open wheel racers will buy the HANS device thats why. Yes the HANS device is a great product, and I will still be getting one, but $1135 for something called an 'economy' model is silly. I believe a HANS should cost no more than $700 for any model. The reason they can charge so much is that inorder to be safe we need to buy one because no other device performs nearly as well. I guess inorder to get the best you must pay a premium. ----- Original Message ---- From: Chris Reinhardt To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 10:55:34 PM Subject: Re: [F500] Why should I use a HANS Device? Sterling is responsible in more ways than one for the Hans device.... CR 500 Racer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Better yet, why should I SPEND ALL THAT MONEY for a HANS (head and neck restraint) device? A few years ago, Sterling Marlin smacked a wall while wearing a HUTCHINS device. After missing a few races (and taking himself out of CUP contention) he returned wearing a HANS device. I'll leave it to you to figure out what that means. A few years ago, I involved Dr. Hubbard in discussions on this forum. I haven't tried yet but I'm quite certain that those threads could be reviewed by searching the F-500 website archives. How about this? "If you've got a ten dollar head, wear a ten dollar helmet". Look, I know as well as anyone how expensive it is to race but think about this. If you wreck tomorrow and can't walk, who is going to support your family? If a HANS device could prevent that situation, wouldn't you do anything you could to prevent it? J D Layson BTW, Since 2000, the only thing @ Team NovaKar that hasn't changed is the team principals and Brian Novak's HANS device. http://hansdevice.com/site/index.html Subject: [F500] RE: No HANS-You must be kidding. From: "Steven Dodd" Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:47:03 -0600 To: [email protected] Gentlemen (& Ladies) if you are not wearing a HANS you must be kidding yourself about the rest of your life. If you can't afford a HANS then you can't afford to race. Every major body requires HANS or a similar device. Yes, we know by every test that it prevents BSF. Common sense should tell you a rigid support that rest atop your shoulders will help in a compression type injury, although your roll hoop and belts should have eliminated most concerns in that area. And should you ever get T Boned the Hans will greatly aid in not allowing your neck to "twist" or "torque" too far. The device in a frontal, or side impact crash disperses the load (G) on to the rest of your body. Remember, BSF can happen in the low 40 mph. In a kart, the mechanics are different. You are not strapped by 5-6 pts in a Kart or street car. I survived a terrible crash @ TMS. The HANS did its job. I believed in the device so much my wife and I now sell the devices to other racers. If you need a HANS, call me or your local dealer. Visit the SFI & various other rating sites. HANS is by far the best. We all have lives outside of racing. If you wear the right gear, you may enjoy both sides a little more. 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