ASTM F2124-05(2009)
(Practice)Practice for Testing Treestand Ladder, Tripod Stand and Climbing Stick Load Capacity
Practice for Testing Treestand Ladder, Tripod Stand and Climbing Stick Load Capacity
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity for the evaluation of the load capacity of ladder and tripod type stands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety factors.
It is emphasized that the use of these procedures will not alter the validity of data determined with specific test methods, but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable test procedure in those instances where no standard exists today.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for testing the load capacity of ladder and tripod type treestands. This practice also applies to climbing sticks which shall meet the same requirements as the steps to ladder and tripod type stands. For changes to this specification since the last issue, refer to the Summary of Changes section at the end of the standard.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F2124 − 05(Reapproved 2009) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Testing Treestand Ladder, Tripod Stand and Climbing Stick
Load Capacity
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2124; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2.2 ladder treestand—atreestandthatissecuredtothetree
at an elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
1.1 This practice provides guidance for testing the load
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
capacity of ladder and tripod type treestands.This practice also
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
applies to climbing sticks which shall meet the same require-
3.2.3 platform—the horizontal structural area of a treestand
ments as the steps to ladder and tripod type stands. For changes
on which the user stands, sits and/or places their feet.
to this specification since the last issue, refer to the Summary
of Changes section at the end of the standard.
3.2.4 treestand—a device designed to be affixed to a tree or
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
regarded as the standard.
observe, photograph or hunt.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.5 tripod or tower stand—a tripod or tower stand is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
secured to a tree.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the selection of
2. Referenced Documents
tests for the evaluation of the load capacity of ladder
2.1 ASTM Standards:
treestands, tripod type treestands and climbing sticks in accor-
F2125 Test Method for Treestand Static Stability andAdher-
dance with manufacturer’s capacity rating, particularly for
ence
quality assurance and adequacy of safety factors including:
F2126 Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
4.1.1 Static load test.
F2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capa-
4.1.2 Stability test.
bility
4.1.3 Repetitive loading test.
NOTE 1—Steps only.
3. Terminology
4.1.4 In the event of a repetitive load failure, manufacturer
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
is to submit two additional stands for testing for final accep-
ments are applicable to this practice.
tance.
3.2 Definitions:
5. Significance and Use
3.2.1 climbing stick—a device to assist climbing a tree
particularly to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is 5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintain
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
uniformity for the evaluation of the load capacity of ladder and
and climb to a desired height on the tree. tripod type stands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard
to quality assurance and safety factors.
5.2 It is emphasized that the use of these procedures will not
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
alter the validity of data determined with specific test methods,
Equipment and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid
Archery Products.
or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable test
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009. Published February 2010. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2124 – 05. DOI:
procedure in those instances where no standard exists today.
10.1520/F2124-05R09.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6. Procedure
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1 The following methods are recommended
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