Mayolives Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 The Defnder head and neck restraint was on display at last months PRI show. I inspected it very closely and found it to be well constructed, certainly as easy to attach to the helmet and weighed abouth the same as the Hans and was down and dirty priced at the $499.00 show special. If I didn't already have a Hans, I would but it today. Now I'll preach..........IMHO we devote too much of our track budget to going faster and too little to be more safe. This Defnder retails for about what two decent race tires would cost and could prevent a very serious, or even worse event from happening. It's all fun and games till the hammer drops on your toe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Tim Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hows the left to right movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Does it have any sort of seat compatibility issues? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 QUOTE: "Hows the left to right movement?" The demonstrator stated it was better than the Hans but it appeared to me to be as good as my sliding tether style Hans. OUOTE: "Does it have any sort of seat compatibility issues?" It looks like it would fit most any race seat that was sold as "Hans" compatible. NOTE and IMHO: Another thing I liked about this device was it's apparent ability to keep your shoulder harnesses in place, perhaps even better than my Hans. My only dislike was its ugly, iridescent, fire fly green color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 My only dislike was its ugly, iridescent, fire fly green color. Grey Matter has a tendency to mute that effect once it's all over the device after impact... Bad Taste? I'm no Charley Tuna and never claimed to be... and it's full moon and past midnight and the rum is flowing. I blame the rum for my comment. That's it, it's the rum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Damn right tony, blame the rum! drink one for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Why is the rum always gone? *stands up, weaves drunkenly* Oh, that's why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Damn, did I type that? Where did all my rum go? Man, that stuff I took home from the office closet cleanout was potent. Nothing better than taking free alcohol home from work! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 $499 seems to be a lot for such a simple looking device, suppose the R&D bill would be high though. Yes I know my neck is worth more than that but economics are relevant to just about everything, including safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 When the driver's suit costs $1100, what's another $5? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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