HANS generally aren't safety items that have wear or get damaged in a crash like a helmet, harnesses or a seat. I would replace the tethers on any HANS I got and inspect for any cracks/damage.

Driving a car on track is expensive, why spend more money everywhere if you don't have to? If I can buy a lightly used CF model for less than a new carbon composite why not?

 

I agree under the condition that the pilot him/herself also is in "minimal allowable weight".

 

They are supposed to be sent in, inspected and re-certified after being involved in an incident. My brother just got finished doing this with his Necksgen after a recent crash. They found nothing wrong with it and re-certified without issue but it's costs you should consider (shipping / inspection) if buying used and not knowing the history.

 

This stuff is the cheapest part of tracking and its your life - spend the extra 200 bucks for something new - end thread

 

Yep re-certification is like 15 bucks plus shipping provided no parts need to be replaced. Even if you have to replace just about every part to make it like new (rare occurrence) it's $175.

If you are involved in an accident so bad that you break your HANS you'll probably never get to track again (or probably walk).

 

More like 500-700 more for a comparable top of the line unit but if you want to spend more for a non wear item to make yourself feel better, that's none of my business.

I found a used CF unit for a very good price from a long time forum member and will have it inspected and the tethers replaced as a precaution. Would not mind getting a second one for when my wife rides in my car.

 

Can the removable velcro foam pads be washed with warm water and soap?

 

No idea.

I am so cool I never sweat when driving on track

 

You can try, and if they don't turn out to your liking, replacement gel pads are $80.

 

Washed them, air dry, good to go.