HANS/FHR – GSM Performance

Hans IV Device

Garreth Sleigh — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:18:21 +0000

The HANS IV HANS Device is a high-performance, lightweight frontal head restraint (FHR) designed for clubman competitors who demand both affordability and safety. With a refined ergonomic shape and enhanced harness retention, this latest model is 10% lighter than its predecessor, the HANS III, reducing strain and improving comfort during long stints on the track.

Featuring taller wings and a re-engineered design, the HANS IV ensures a secure fit, keeping harness straps firmly in place for optimal protection. The foam compound padding delivers a balance of comfort and durability, making it an ideal choice for both rally and circuit racing. Sliding tethers provide essential freedom of movement, allowing drivers to stay agile and responsive in high-intensity situations.

Key Features:

Lightweight Design – 10% lighter than the HANS III, reducing driver fatigue.
Ergonomic Shape – Improved comfort with taller wings for better harness retention.
Secure Fit – Foam compound pads enhance both support and durability.
Sliding Tethers – Allow greater head movement for improved situational awareness.
FIA 8858-2010 Approved – Meets top safety standards for competitive motorsports.

Approval:

FIA 8858-2010 Approved.

Available Sizes:

Small: 13″-15.5″ (33-39cm) collar size | Weight: 765g (with pads)
Medium: 15″-17.5″ (38-44cm) collar size | Weight: 720g (with pads)
Large: 17″-18″ (43-46cm) collar size | Weight: 765g (with pads)

Engineered for performance, designed for comfort—race with confidence in the HANS IV.

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Stand21 FHR Harness Location Brackets

Garreth Sleigh — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:53:44 +0000

Optimise your racing safety and comfort with the Stand21 FHR Harness Location Brackets. Specially designed for use with Stand21 Ultimate and Featherlite FHR models, these brackets provide a secure attachment to your FHR device, ensuring that your harness straps stay firmly in place throughout your drive.

Preventing strap slippage is crucial in motorsports, as it helps maintain proper restraint and stability, enhancing both protection and performance on the track. Sold in pairs, these brackets offer a simple yet highly effective solution to improve the fit and function of your safety gear.

Upgrade your racing setup with Stand21 FHR Harness Location Brackets—a reliable addition that enhances security, reduces distractions, and elevates your overall driving experience.

Key Features:

Designed for Stand21 Models – Compatible with Stand21 Ultimate and Featherlite FHR devices for a perfect fit, enhancing both safety and comfort.
Secures Harness Straps – Keeps harness straps firmly in place, preventing them from slipping off the FHR device, ensuring optimal safety in motorsports.
Quick & Easy Installation – Slides effortlessly onto the FHR shoulder supports and can be removed just as easily when needed.

Pricing:

Pricing is for one pair of Stand21 FHR Harness Location Brackets.

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Bell HANS Posts FIA 8858-2010 – Silver

Garreth Sleigh — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:32:32 +0000

HANS posts are screws or posts which enable a HANS device to be secured to a helmet securely and safely. These are essential in preventing head and neck injury. Hans posts are simple and straight forward to fit, and only require screwing on to your helmet.

Homologation: FIA 8858-2010

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Schroth FHR Vision Advantage Plus Sliding Tether Set

Garreth Sleigh — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:44:54 +0000

The Schroth Vision Advantage Plus Sliding Tether Set is designed to allow the user a greater range of movement whilst under racing conditions, maintaining the safety and performance of an FHR system. This set is FIA 8858-2010 Approved and is available in three different lengths to suit the size of the HANS device being used. The sliding tether set allows head movement resulting in an excellent field of vision, and the ability to turn your head when needed; this can be retro-fitted to any FHR device ever made.

The Vision Advantage Plus sliding tethers are available in three different lengths; the recommended length is 18″ which is the standard on all new medium and large FHR devices. Drivers who use open-face helmets where the clips are further back on the helmet, or those who prefer a slightly shorter version can choose the 17″ option. There is also a 19″ version available for those with XL FHR devices.

Key Features:

FIA 8858-2010 Approved
Unlimited side-to-side vision
Allows a greater freedom of movement

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Stilo HANS Zero Device

Garreth Sleigh — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:25:00 +0000

The ultra-lightweight Stilo Hans Zero has been designed to combine the very best of Stilo and HANS, resulting in a Hans device that is made using aerospace-grade carbon fibre with proprietary techniques that have been used to create one of the lightest devices available. The Stilo Zero has a 30-degree recline making it ideal for use in most single-seater and sports prototypes which have a more reclined seating position. Visibility is excellent due to the sliding tethers, allowing for a greater field of vision, with the device being comfortable due to the soft shoulder pads that come as standard with the Zero.

Sizing:

Suitable for both 20 and 30-degree angle applications
Available in a size medium only, making this suitable for persons with a neck circumference of 38-45.5 cm (15-18″).

Approval:

FIA 8858-2010 Approved

Weight:

420 grams

Features:

Sliding Tethers
Lightweight HANS Device
Carbon Fibre Construction
Ergonomic Designs
Soft shoulder pads for a comfortable fit
Superior comfort due to a raised lower collar

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