Time to replace my 2+ year old SFI certified Sparco harness.
I'm looking into the Sparco and Schroth HANS compatible harness, but I also like the Teamtech with the sternum pad.
What are you guys using and recommend? I want an FIA harness so I don't replace it for another five years.

I've used/own a SABelt and G-force and sat in/buckled up in a Schroth profi 2. The schroth was the best for me, I wish I had gone with it instead.

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Time to replace my 2+ year old SFI certified Sparco harness.
I'm looking into the Sparco and Schroth HANS compatible harness, but I also like the Teamtech with the sternum pad.
What are you guys using and recommend? I want an FIA harness so I don't replace it for another five years.

We recommend Schroth although the new Sparco setups are built by Schroth. Let me know if we can help you out.

I'll probably get the Schroth HANS one one.

Other than Schroth/Sparco, are there other HANS "compatible" ones out there?

Schroth all the way :)

I am currently using the HANS version but their regular version is excellent as well

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yup, just bought a schroth profi II from them. I went with the non-hans version, because i don't wear the hans device everytime i'm in the car. Just something to consider.

because i don't wear the hans device everytime i'm in the car.


Why??? Street driven as wel?

I run The Schroth Profi-II. with the cam lock. I Like the 2" lap belts, but prefer the 3" shoulder belts even with my Hans, which I always wear whenever I take my car on track. :)

We run the Team Tech 3"-2"-3" Hans friendly belts. Really like them. It's stupid they are not certified for 5 years, but of course, this issue has been discussed ad nauseum.

James Posig
JMT TrackCars
#231 GTS 2

Why??? Street driven as wel?

no, never street driven. I just don't wear it if i'm instructing or de'ing the car. Personal choice.

The sternum buckle is horrid idea. Possibility of major soft tissue damage to your neck.

I have the Schroth hybrid 2 on the left and the Profi 2 on the right. I don't think the hybrid is that much more comfortable then the profi to justify the extra hassle of the crotch straps. Next time, I'll just do Profi's on both sides.

I like the Schroth Hybrid III HANS model, the sub strap has alwasy been a problem for me. The TeamTech pelvic pad is a good option, but it seems not very popular, why?
The Simpson platinum is a good option as well, but is not HANS friendly and not FIA certified.
So, Sparco, Schroth made, or pure breed Schroth Hybrid HANS model? Should I toss a coin, or any more suggestions?

The sternum buckle is horrid idea. Possibility of major soft tissue damage to your neck.

I have the Schroth hybrid 2 on the left and the Profi 2 on the right. I don't think the hybrid is that much more comfortable then the profi to justify the extra hassle of the crotch straps. Next time, I'll just do Profi's on both sides.
Can you explain further the soft tissue damage? Never heard of that, and some off-roaders love it.
Profi II over the Hybrid? Interesting. Doesn't the metal t-buckle from the sub straps bother you? It did in my Sparcos.

Schroth + HMS ftw!

schroth or willans

Can you explain further the soft tissue damage? Never heard of that, and some off-roaders love it.
Profi II over the Hybrid? Interesting. Doesn't the metal t-buckle from the sub straps bother you? It did in my Sparcos.I've always been amazed at how much the body will stretch in an accident. The Sternum strap is too close to your neck and you may crush your larynx in an accident.

Off roaders don't really hit walls at 100+ mph either.

I never noticed the t-buckle when on track. I'm a bit lanky though.

Schroth Profi-II, the 2" pull up lap belts are "very nyce[/borat]".

EDIT-I personally went with the 3" shoulders.

another vote for profi-II.

If you're on a budget, you can't beat the G-Force Pro-series 6-point cam latch for $135 from just about anywhere... Apexperformance.net, Racerwholesale.com, among many others. SFI and FIA labeled.

The Sternum strap is too close to your neck and you may crush your larynx in an accident.

A friend has TeamTechs with the sternum strap in his car. It's one of those things that seems like a good idea beforehand but turns out not to be in actual use. IIRC BMW CR no longer allows sternum straps.

I never noticed the t-buckle when on track. I'm a bit lanky though.

I have 6-point Schroths and don't find the sub-strap t-latch uncomfortable. And my thighs aren't as svelte as they used to be (too much info...? <g>).
Just need to get the lengths adjusted right.

I'm on my second set of Schroths. They just seem to be so nicely made compared to harnesses I use in other people's cars.

Neil
96 M3

If you're on a budget, you can't beat the G-Force Pro-series 6-point cam latch for $135 from just about anywhere... Apexperformance.net, Racerwholesale.com, among many others. SFI and FIA labeled.

I saw them, I didn't know they were FIA. Interesting the separate shoulder straps are, but the H style are not. They should come HANS friendly, I got my share with the old Sparcos, but you can't beat that price.