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New safety device for Open Cockpit Racers - NAS (Neck Airbag System)

RPM RACING

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The Neck Airbag System (NAS) that was introduced at Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series at Wild Horse Pass and Parker Blue Water races (Lucas and SCSC) has really taken off. Besides being an approved safety device for SCSC & Lucas Oil, NJBA has now also approved the safety device. At the NJBA races yesterday (Saturday, April 22nd) out of 52 entries 25 drivers placed orders for the Neck Airbag System (NAS). We have sold close 60 NAS devices since it's introduction last month. It seems the boat racing community is really embracing this new safety product. This safety device is good for all open boats, from Crackerboxes to all open cockpit Drag boat Classes and everything in between.

As you all witnessed (if you were in Chandler or Parker) once deployed (lanyard pulled) takes 500 miliseconds (blink of eye) to expand keeps the neck from moving during the incident. This can replace the cumbersone "D" Ring system, Hans or Leatt that all limit neck mobility while racing. Like the airbag in your car it only works when an incident happens. However, if you are comfortable with the "D" Ring, Hans or Leatt then please continue to use them. My only hope is that all open boat drivers use something that will keep their neck from any injury in the event of a crash.

In addition to sizes S, M, L for $250 plus S/H we are now offering XL and XXL for $280 plus $20/Co2 cartridge. I have increased the lanyard size for our purposes as well.

I am placing a fairly large order this coming week and am taking orders. If you're interested and want one, please email me back with your name & size and I'll include this in the order which should be here by June (or possibly sooner). Also, please inclue if you want a single Co2 cartridge or 2 (one for the NAS system and one for back up) as has become the standard from the racers that have puchased the system or place orders already.
If you weren't at Phoenix or Parker and would like more information, please don't hesitate to email or call at your convenience.

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to email or call me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Ross Wallach, President
RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 318-4012
www.rpmracingent.com
 

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RPM RACING

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Here's how it looks as it fits under the lifejacket very comfortably. Doesn't push on you neck until it's deployed then it encircles your neck and prevent movement.
 

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I am interested in this device. Is there a way to try them on to get the correct size as well as make sure the device is comfortable with all gear on sitting in the boat? Possibly at the races in Long Beach in August?
 

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I am interested in this device. Is there a way to try them on to get the correct size as well as make sure the device is comfortable with all gear on sitting in the boat? Possibly at the races in Long Beach in August?

I got one at the last race and don't even notice it under my gear. Ross should have them at Long Beach. All he would need is a chest measurement for sizing, there is adjustability as well.
 

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My biggest concern is that I do not have much space between my helmet and lifeline so I'm not sure if the device would push my helmet up causing a vision issue.
 

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It will push your helmet up a little but vision is not distorted, most of all the neck is supported and protected. I'm not sure why you would worry about your vision unless you're concerned about premature inflation but that would take your whole body to move significantly enough to stretch the lanyard to the point where it will trigger inflation. Once the airbag system inflates your neck is put into a "C-Spine" type position and having the airbag coupled with your lifejacket ensures the head is floated above the waterline.

If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to call or email me (310) 318-4012 [email protected]

Ross Wallach
RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
 
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