Foam Neck Collar
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Burning Brakes
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Foam Neck Collar
I'll start by saying I know a HANS would be the best choice. Having said that my car has yet to turn a wheel on a track (Curse this raining every weekend) and when it does I am likely to be some time at level 1 or 2 of HPDE events. I am considering a foam collar as some claim it reduces neck fatigue. I consider it less of a safety device and more of a comfort aid.
Anyone here use a foam horse collar, or have used a foam collar? Interested if you think it helps, doesn't help, etc.
Thanks
Art
Anyone here use a foam horse collar, or have used a foam collar? Interested if you think it helps, doesn't help, etc.
Thanks
Art
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They really do help support the neck. You need one if you are going to spend a lot of time on a tight race course. A number of years ago I ran an event on the Pocono North Course. After close to 5 hours of track time I hurt from the hands all the way to the base of the skull. It was all I could do to drive the 2 hours back home. The next year I had Simpson collar and didn't have the pain anymore.
Bill
Bill
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Burning Brakes
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I bought one when I was dirt racing to try out. I put it on got strapped in and by the time it came for me to get on the track I pulled it off and threw it out the window. I just couldn't stand it around my neck. It's not going to act as a head and neck restraint at all. A good full face helmet will help with forward movement of your head.
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I'll start by saying I know a HANS would be the best choice. Having said that my car has yet to turn a wheel on a track (Curse this raining every weekend) and when it does I am likely to be some time at level 1 or 2 of HPDE events. I am considering a foam collar as some claim it reduces neck fatigue. I consider it less of a safety device and more of a comfort aid.
Anyone here use a foam horse collar, or have used a foam collar? Interested if you think it helps, doesn't help, etc.
Thanks
Art
Anyone here use a foam horse collar, or have used a foam collar? Interested if you think it helps, doesn't help, etc.
Thanks
Art
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They definitely help with neck strain. Think that the head weighs approx 15 lbs and a helmet 3 lbs or so depending on variety. A lot for the neck muscles to support in high G track situations. The foam collars are NOT a safety device - comfort only.
#9
Race Director
I use one and like others above found that it helps my neck fatigue. I specifically picked a Simpson model that had a fire rating. The cost wasn't much more.
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Drifting
#12
Burning Brakes
I have one and you can buy it very cheaply and pay PayPal fee. I now use a Hans. Believe it is a Simpson, will have to check the shop tomorrow. It may still be in the plastic bag.
If you are interested, respond to eogel@nc.rr.com
Ed
If you are interested, respond to eogel@nc.rr.com
Ed
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Burning Brakes
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e-mail sent
I have one and you can buy it very cheaply and pay PayPal fee. I now use a Hans. Believe it is a Simpson, will have to check the shop tomorrow. It may still be in the plastic bag.
If you are interested, respond to eogel@nc.rr.com
Ed
If you are interested, respond to eogel@nc.rr.com
Ed