Which HANS Device Fits The OMP GP-R Helmet? Posts, Angle, Size And Clips Explained
A customer asked us whether the OMP GP-R works with a standard HANS system, and which brace to buy with it. Our GP-R guide lists HANS posts as fitted, so the helmet is set up for a device. That leaves angle, size, tethers and clips to sort out. We go through each one below and compare four devices from £300 to £696 inc VAT.
- Prices and listing details read from the live site, inc VAT
- Sizes and angles quoted from each device listing
- We check posts and clips against your helmet before you order
The GP-R is set up for a HANS or FHR device, and we confirm the clips
£405.60inc VAT
Our GP-R comparison guide lists HANS posts as fitted. The GP-R listing does not name the post type, so we check the pairing with you.
- Angle: the 20 degree devices suit most saloons, hatches and rally cars
- Size: set by your collar or chest, not by the helmet size
- Tethers and clips: matched to the device, so tell us which one you are looking at
- Four devices compared below, from £300 to £696 inc VAT
Does the GP-R take standard HANS posts?
Our OMP GP-R against Sparco Stealth RF guide lists the GP-R as coming with HANS posts fitted. That’s the bit most people ask about. It means you aren’t drilling or bonding anything yourself.
The GP-R listing doesn’t name the type of post, though. Posts, tethers and clips are matched to the device and the helmet they pair with, so we won’t tell anyone a device clips straight on from a listing alone. Cameron will check the device you have in mind against the GP-R, and he’d rather do that on the phone than have you find out in the garage.
The GP-R is an FIA 8859-2015 helmet in white, sizes XXS (52 to 53cm) to XL (62 to 63cm), from £405.60. Don’t mix it up with the GP-R K. That’s a separate karting listing, and this page is about the FIA helmet.
Measure round your head just above the eyebrows and match the centimetres. A Medium is 58 to 59cm. Your head size picks the helmet and has nothing to do with the size of HANS device you need.
If you’re waiting on a particular size, the timings are under the Availability and FAQ tabs on the product page.
- From £405.60 inc VAT
- FIA 8859-2015, composite shell, white
- Sizes XXS (52 to 53cm) to XL (62 to 63cm)
- HANS posts listed as fitted in our GP-R guide
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Angle, size, tethers and clips: what you are choosing
Three of the four devices below are 20 degree composite devices. The Schroth listing says that angle suits most saloon, hatch and rally drivers, who sit more upright. The Stand21 Club Series 3 listing says there’s no 30 degree option at that level and that 30 degrees is exclusive to the carbon devices in the range. Simpson’s Hybrid Sport has no angle to pick, because it’s a hybrid design that rests on the back and shoulders.
For a typical club car with a normal road-style seat, Garreth’s tip is to start at 20 degrees, and Cameron will check how far back you sit to confirm it. If you’re in a low reclined seat, tell us before ordering and we’ll talk it through.
| Device | Sizes | What sets your size |
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| Schroth Super Sport XLT | M, L | Collar. M is 15 to 18.5in (38 to 47cm), L is 18in (46cm) and above |
| HANS IV | S, M, L | Collar. S 13 to 15.5in (33 to 39cm), M 15 to 17.5in (38 to 44cm), L 17 to 18in (43 to 46cm) |
| Stand21 Club Series 3 | M, L | Collar. M is 15 to 18in (38 to 45.5cm), L is over 18in |
| Simpson Hybrid Sport | XS to XL | Chest circumference with race kit on, in centimetres below the chest muscles. M is 102 to 112cm |
Measure in the kit you race in. If you sit between two sizes, tell us your measurement and we will say which way to go.
Four devices to pair with the GP-R
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| Device | Approval | Recline | Price inc VAT |
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| Schroth Super Sport XLT FHR HANS Device | FIA 8858-2010 | 20 Degree | From £354 |
| Hans IV Device | FIA 8858-2010 | 20 Degree | From £324 |
| Stand21 Club Series 3 HANS Device | FIA 8858-2010 | 20 Degree | From £300 |
| Simpson Hybrid Sport Head and Neck Restraint | FIA 8858-2010 / SFI 38.1 | Hybrid | From £696 |
From means the lowest price across the sizes and options on the listing. Prices include VAT and were read from the live site.
The Schroth Super Sport XLT is a composite device of about 800 grams with sliding tethers. Its listing says the tethers work with Schroth Twist style FHR/HANS clips only, that the clips are included, and that they must be fitted to your helmet before use. Bring that detail to us if your helmet is a GP-R.
The HANS IV is 10% lighter than the HANS III, with sliding tethers and three sizes. The Medium is listed at 720g with pads. The Stand21 Club Series 3 is 640g bare, with sliding tethers built in that adjust to your helmet’s clip system. Its listing says posts are sold separately and must match your specific helmet.
The Simpson Hybrid Sport is the dearest of the four and the only one that isn’t a conventional collar device. It comes with a Standard HANS Posts option for helmets that already have standard fitment anchors, or an M61 Quick Release option that replaces the original posts. We’d want to confirm the GP-R against either before you pick.
Common questions
Does the OMP GP-R work with a standard HANS device?
Our GP-R comparison guide lists HANS posts as fitted, so the helmet is set up for a device. The GP-R listing doesn’t name the post type, so give us the device you want and we’ll confirm the clips before you order. Email or chat is the quickest way to do that.
Which angle should I buy?
For most saloon, hatch and rally cars, 20 degrees. The Schroth listing says its 20 degree model suits drivers with more upright driving positions. If you sit well back in a reclined seat, ask us before ordering.
Does my GP-R size decide my HANS size?
No. The listings size the Schroth, HANS IV and Stand21 by collar measurement and the Simpson Hybrid Sport by chest circumference. A Medium GP-R at 58 to 59cm tells us nothing about those.
Do I need to buy posts separately?
Our GP-R guide lists posts as fitted, but the Stand21 Club Series 3 listing says its posts are sold separately and must match your specific helmet, so we check what the GP-R carries against the device before you buy anything extra.
Can I use the Simpson Hybrid Sport with the GP-R?
The listing offers Standard HANS Posts for helmets that already have standard fitment anchors, and an M61 Quick Release option in place of the original posts. We’ll confirm which suits the GP-R before you order. It’s the dearest of the four at £696, so it’s worth getting right.
Is the GP-R K the same helmet?
No. The GP-R K has its own listing as a karting helmet with a Snell K2020 approval. This page is about the FIA 8859-2015 OMP GP-R Helmet.
Where do I find timings for my GP-R size?
On the product page, under the Availability and FAQ tabs. If those don’t answer it, email us or open a chat. Tell us the size you’re after and we’ll look into it.
What we would buy
Garreth
Garreth's top tip
For a GP-R in a normal club car I'd take the Schroth Super Sport XLT at £354. The clips are in the box, it's 20 degrees, and you're not hunting for the right set afterwards.
If money's tight, the Club Series 3 at £300 is lighter, but I'd want the posts question settled before I bought it.
Cameron
Cameron's fitting view
The HANS IV at £324 is worth a look too. It comes in three sizes and the Medium covers 38 to 44cm, so people near a boundary have more room to land on a good fit.
Whichever device you pick, I'll check the GP-R posts against it with you before you pay.
Not sure which device goes with your GP-R?
Tell us the device you're looking at, your collar or chest measurement and your GP-R size. Cally, our digital receptionist, takes your details, and Cameron comes back to you with the right pairing.
