Sunday, March 3, 2013

About Head And Neck Restraint Devices

By Ava Hudson


Along the years, the increase in deaths due to motor sports and car racing has notably grown to reach the attention of associations as well as officials. As a result, the mandatory use of head and neck restraint systems has been ordered. These devices are considered the most important safety innovation developed for racing. Though many drivers complain about how these are uncomfortable and bulky to use, the benefits they entail just go a really long way.

If you are planning to join a car racing sport, then know that you will be required to prepare a restraint system device. This is intended to reduce or avoid the possibility of you suffering an injury to your neck or head should a crash take place. The device will be restraining your head to your sternum firmly, directing the impact away from your neck should you meet an accident.

These devices are made from carbon fiber. They are shaped U and are set right over the back nape. Two arms will be laying flat on the chest just over the pectoral muscles. They will be attached to the helmets, not to belts or seats, and will generally be supported by the shoulders. Restraint systems are secured not with the seats but with the bodies of the drivers.

Restraining devices are typically structured so your head will not whip forward when an accident takes place. They do this without actually restricting your neck movement though. During an accident, your unprotected body is expected to decelerate because of the seat belt but your head will maintain a velocity until your neck decelerates it. With this restraining device, however, your body position will be kept relative as impact will be transferred on your stronger body parts.

Restraining devices should always come as durable materials since they are made to prevent impact. They should also come with certification stickers which do not have expiry dates. One important thing to note though is to keep them far from heat or sunlight so they can last longer. A lot of these devices are made with simple designs. They may only have lightweight padding, helmet tethers and carbon fiber collars.

It is important for these to perfectly fit over the shoulders of drivers. The tethers they come with will be used in anchoring them to helmets. Standard seat belts usually fit with them perfectly and some can even be tightened further. Restraint systems are very lightweight. Without the padding and tethering, they weigh at around one pound although heavy series may weigh in at around two pounds.

It may be best for racers to prepare helmets that have pre-drilled holes for fitting when using restraints. Although these can fit just about all styles of helmets, there are some helmets that have been structured for these special restraints. Making use of these will certainly make the installation procedure a lot easier and less time-consuming.

There are so many options for where interested racers can purchase their own restraining systems. Many will automatically head down the nearest car or motorcycle shops in town. Seeking help from sales associates in deciding which devices are best for use may help in hastening the search.

You may also want to consider shopping online. This option does not only benefit you in terms of time efficiency but can even prompt you to save more since cheap head and neck restraint equipment can be abundant online. Just make sure that you will be getting is durable and does not have any defect.




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