(Kids, Youth and Adult's Sizes). Simpson Hybrid devices are the only FIA approved Head and Neck Restraint on the market that protect during front and offset impacts. Designed for easily exiting the car without the danger of getting hung up on other gear, the device sits on your back/shoulders, not over the chest or collarbone as with the old HANS-type devices. Plus, they provide you with maximum comfort and maneuverability.
An evolution of the Hybrid Pro Rage, the new Hybrid Sport device improves upon the design and technology which promises the racer an improved product, at the same price range as the old model. The Hybrid Sport is lighter, weighing in at 20% less for the large, including hardware; and the DuPont carbon/polymer construction is sleek, modern and appealing with defined wings for better harness containment. The sliding tethers and multi-tether system enhances the side to side range of movement and field of vision.
The Hybrid Sportis SFI approved and FIA certified however in Child and Youth sizes it is just SFI 38.1 certified. Slide' design offers increased visibility. Unrivalled angular impact protection and device stability. No high back to hook on the bars on exit. Multiple load paths to dissipate head loads.
The Size Options are shown below. The Hybrid Sport is supplied ready to fit to your existing FIA Hans posts or can be specified with optional M61 quick release tethers / anchors. These M61 anchors are fitted in place of your original Hans posts (offered at an additional cost). HANS - Post Anchor - These tethers allow the driver to use the Hybrid device with helmets that have standard fitment HANS anchors already fitted (or the correct approval to retro-fit anchors).
M61 - Quick Release - These tethers allow the driver to release the restraint by a simple pull on the cord attached to the helmet. Ideal safety addition for motorsports where the risk of rolling a vehicle is higher or in motorsports such as Rallying where the helmet may be taken on and off more frequently i. Weight - approx 950g complete. Tethers are also adjustable in length to get the maximum range out of the device.