SAFETY: HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINTS,
ALL SFI APPROVED
SHOULDER HARNESSES
WORK FINE WITH ANY
TYPE OF HEAD AND NECK
RESTRAINTS CURRENTLY
BEING OFFERED,
ALTHOUGH THEY DO
HAVE SOME DIFFERENCES
IN HOW THEY ATTACH
AND WHETHER
THEY MAXIMIZE THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE
BELTS.
consider is having a competition-
approved helmet that can
be retrofitted for the restraint
anchors. All SFI approved shoulder
harnesses work fine with any
type of head and neck restraints
currently being offered, although
they do have some differences
in how they attach and whether
they maximize the performance
of the belts. Comfort is another
issue. Some offer more padding
in the shoulder area to prevent
chafing. Fitment and the degree
to which the head and neck
restraint is reclined or upright is
important to understand. Any
professional retailer can help
you make the correct decision.
The weight of a head and neck
restraint is typically about one
pound, although they can be
slightly heavier, depending on
the manufacturer. Carbon fiber
seems to be the popular choice
in materials, although other high-
strength materials are used in
the construction of head and
neck restraints. Like all types of
safety equipment, one should be
measured and fit with a head and
neck restraint because they do
come in different sizes. A tether
system is typically a part of the
head and neck restraint, which
allows for its range of motion. The
tether is often adjustable. Then you
have quick disconnects and even
emergency pulls on some of the
different brands, making it simple
to free yourself from the device.
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