HANS Device engineered by ....

[martinreinhardt]

During a conversation with my parents about my new HANS device. My dad mentioned that his was made by "Schroth" and that in Europe the HANS Device was sold under three brands: Stand21, OMP or Schroth.

After a little google search I found the different branded HANS devices. Each vendor seem to have added their own improvements and it looks as the base is the same with the exception of the Schroth. I thought it was interesting enough to share on the forum as the HANS device is now required for many of us. (See pictures below)

The HANS Device (not branded) and with the optional sliding tether:


The HANS Device Engineered by Stand21 with air padding and anchors:


The HANS Device Engineered by OMP:


HANS Device Engineered by Schroth:

[ronaldtrotter]

Did you find any testing that made one better then the other?

[Mike Pons]

Speaking of HANS when I purchased my HANS device the vendor never asked me for size and they simply sent me a Medium, which does not fit me. I have owned it for almost a year and have not worn it more than once. I am looking to trade someone whom may have been stuck with an XL which is what my fat neck requires. I am open to suggestions.
Best Regards
Mike

[martinreinhardt]

Did you find any testing that made one better then the other?

The Official Hans device lists these brands as overseas dealers, which makes me believe that they are all using the same base. Some may have improved the comfort and the Schroth base may look different because it's a 30 degree angle.