F27 - Snow and Water Sports

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 A standard terminology is needed to allow freestyle terrain park designers, builders, ski resorts, accident investigators, and scientists to use a common language in describing freestyle terrain park jumps and related parameters for a jumper using the feature.  
2.2 Angles are taken with respect to horizontal, with positive values indicating an increase in elevation and negative values indicating a decrease in elevation along the path of travel for a terrain park participant using the jump.
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1.1 This terminology covers the terms required to describe a cross sectional profile of a snow sport freestyle terrain park jump and related parameters for a jumper using the feature and does not cover any other terrain park feature.  
1.2 The terms are presented in a sequence considered to be the most logical with definitions presented later calling upon those presented earlier. This terminology standard does not require the use of any specific units; Imperial units (feet, seconds, degrees) or metric units (meters, seconds, degrees) can be used.  
1.3 The depictions used in this standard are intended to aid in understanding the definitions and are not intended to depict or describe how any particular terrain park jump or its component features should be designed, built or maintained. Some terrain park jumps may use different configurations or combinations of features, or they may not incorporate all of the features depicted or defined in this standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of snow sport terrain park features. Snow sports and the use of terrain park features involve inherent risks, and a terrain park feature that complies with all applicable standards or guidelines cannot eliminate all risks associated with terrain park features. Therefore, it is to be clearly understood that compliance with these applicable standards or guidelines in no way guarantees that injury can be prevented.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice serves the purpose of measuring snow sports freestyle terrain jump features and may be used as a method for recreating jumps in the field or two-dimensional jump profiles of existing jumps.
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1.1 This practice is intended to standardize field measurements of existing snow sport freestyle terrain park jumps. It does not cover other types of terrain park features or asymmetric jumps.  
1.2 This practice is for measuring jumps that are used in public access snow sport freestyle terrain parks discussed in Terminology F3237.  
1.3 For features with multiple takeoffs, each takeoff should be considered as an independent jump and measured according to this practice.  
1.4 The depictions and terrain features used in this standard are intended to aid understanding the definitions and methods and are not intended to depict or describe how any particular terrain park jump or its component features should be designed, built or maintained. Some terrain park features may use components that are not depicted or described in this standard, or they may use different configurations or combinations of components, or they may not incorporate all of the components depicted or defined in this standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of snow sport terrain park features. Snow sports and the use of terrain park features involve inherent risks, and a terrain park feature that complies with all applicable standards or guidelines cannot eliminate all risks associated with terrain park features. Therefore, it is to be clearly understood that compliance with these applicable standards or guidelines in no way guarantees that injury can be prevented.  
1.6 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriately functioning ski/binding/boot system with appropriate release/retention values.  
4.2 The definitions and ranges defined in this practice do not necessarily apply to procedures incorporating an inspection interval or schedule, in which such procedures are specified by the binding manufacturer. This practice is not intended to be a method for evaluating equipment design.
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1.1 This practice provides procedures for inspection and adjustment of alpine ski/binding/boot systems, including ski binding systems designated as multi-norm bindings and those compatible with “improved walking soles.”  
1.2 This practice should be followed for all ski/binding/boot systems, whether newly mounted or previously mounted, when work is performed on the system that may affect its release function, unless otherwise specified by the binding manufacturer in non-rental applications.  
1.3 This standard is not applicable to ski/binding/boot rental systems, including incomplete systems, except when a customer intends to use his or her own skis/bindings with the shop’s boots (as provided in Subsection 7.3 of Practice F1064). For more information on ski/binding/boot rental shop practices, for both complete and incomplete systems, consult Practice F1064.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method involves simulation in the laboratory of potential injury-producing loads that can occur in skiing, without implying the frequency or the magnitude of the danger. This test method does not include the simulation of all or part of a skier, and care must be taken not to confuse the values of moments measured by the test shaft with the loads subjected to the tibia of a skier under the same conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for the measurement of release moments of ski bindings under conditions where inertia loadings of the ski binding system are not significant.  
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriate functioning ski/binding/boot system and associated release/retention characteristics by providing the rental facility with an ongoing program for monitoring the appropriateness of functional characteristics of the system. It is assumed that these procedures are integrated into the maintenance and operating procedures specified by the equipment manufacturers (for example, in manufacturer-provided technical manuals). This practice is not intended to create additional or redundant requirements for the rental facility. However, this practice should be the basis for the development of rental procedures if the equipment manufacturer’s maintenance and operating procedures do not specifically state that they are in compliance with this practice. This practice will aid the rental facility in providing the end user with a system that provides appropriate release/retention characteristics.  
5.2 This practice is applicable to rental facilities that use releasable alpine ski bindings. It is not intended as a method for evaluating equipment designs or types, such as alpine touring equipment. Mixing components of different system types (for example, using an alpine touring boot in an alpine binding) is discouraged.
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1.1 This practice establishes a uniform method for the sampling and inspection of complete and incomplete Alpine ski/binding/boot systems used in rental operations. This practice is appropriate for use in rental applications in which all or part of the functional components of the system are supplied by the rental facility.  
1.2 This practice should be followed by any facility that rents complete or incomplete Alpine ski/binding/boot systems to an end user.  
1.3 This practice is not intended for use with other ski boot or bindings systems, such as alpine touring or pin/tech systems. Use of ski boots or ski bindings that do not meet the requirements for alpine ski equipment can cause unexpected release and retention characteristics.  
1.4 This standard does not apply to a ski/binding/boot system that is rented to one individual for the majority of a season and not returned to the rental inventory until the end of the season (often referred to as a seasonal rental); such systems will follow the practice provided in Practice F1063.
Note 1: Refer to Practice F1063 for equivalent procedures and tolerances for retail systems.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 A standard set of definitions is needed to allow manufacturers, consumers, retailers, and scientists to use a common language in describing Alpine skis.
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1.1 This terminology covers the terms required to describe the geometry of Alpine skis and does not cover special purpose skis.  
1.2 The terms are presented in a sequence considered to be the most logical, with definitions presented later calling upon those presented earlier.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides a means of determining the breaking strength of the slalom water ski. It is not intended to evaluate the data with regard to the quality of the slalom water ski.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of breaking load for slalom water skis.  
1.2 This test method is intended for use with applicable slalom water skis.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 A standard set of definitions is needed to allow producers, dealers, users, consumers, general interest individuals, and consultants to use a common language for describing snowboards, snowboard bindings, and snowboard boots.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers terms used to describe the geometry and common hardware used on snowboards (skis), snowboard bindings, and snowboard boots.  
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides a means for determining the mass and moment of inertia of adult Alpine skis. It is not intended to evaluate data with regard to the quality of the ski.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers test measurement methods for mass and moment of inertia of adult Alpine skis.2  
1.2 No limitation to ski size is proposed. This test method is applicable to all adult Alpine skis.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements for devices used to determine the release moments of ski equipment in retail sales and rental facilities; it is applicable to the manufacture, repair, and calibration of such devices. Classification: Type I-a device capable of indicating both positive and negative release moments (Mz); Type IA-a device type I with specified limits of linear displacement or angular deflection; Type IB-a type I device limited in use to a specified binding or group of bindings; Type II-a device capable of indicating both positive and negative release moments (My); Type IIA-a type II device with specified limits of linear displacement or angular deflection; Type IIB-a type II device limited in use to a specified binding or group of bindings; and Type III-a device other than type I or type II with specified capability. The test device shall be of a design such that when tested will meet the requirements prescribed. If the device is designed to indicate force, and a distance measurement is required to calculate the moment, the magnitude of the smallest increment of the distance measurement shall not be greater than 5 % of the shortest measurement anticipated.
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1.1 This specification covers requirements for devices used to determine the release moments of ski equipment in retail sales and rental facilities.  
1.2 This specification is applicable to the manufacture, repair, and calibration of such devices.  
1.3 This specification is to be used with Test Method F1062.  
1.4 The values expressed in newton metres, newtons, and centimetres are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.5 The values expressed in units of torque may be converted to the appropriate force values when devices that indicate force are used.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method provides a means of determining the breaking strength (breaking force) of rope. It is not intended to evaluate the data with regard to the quality of the rope.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is intended for ropes used in the application of towing inflatables or other towable products (excluding handled ropes).  
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended for use in evaluating the binding to snowboard insert retention strength resulting from use. This test method may also be used to compare the durability of different materials and designs. This test method references ISO 10958-2, which is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing insert retention for snowboards.
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1.1 This test method covers the requirements and test method for snowboards with channel-mounting systems on which bindings are attached to the board by means of a removable insert and screws.  
1.2 This test method does not apply to snowboards for children with a mass less than 25 kg. It contains data for the manufacturer of snowboards, bindings, and retention devices concerning dimensions, tests, and other specifications for the binding mounting area.  
1.3 For snowboards with fixed inserts, see ISO 10958-2.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT
This test method covers the determination of center spring constant, forebody spring constant, and afterbody spring constant of Alpine skis. In addition, it covers a method for determination of the spring constant balance. The apparatuses shall be center spring constant equipment and forebody and afterbody spring constant equipment.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of center spring constant, forebody spring constant, and afterbody spring constant of Alpine skis. In addition, it covers a method for determination of the spring constant balance.  
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT
This practice establishes procedures for the selection of release torque values for Alpine ski/boot/binding systems. The recommended release torque is chosen based on skier type, age, and other factors such as adjustments for normal, discretionary, and release/retention settings. Also discussed are methods of selecting skier type, determining skier code, and determining release torque value. Procedures discussed in this practice may be used by ski binding manufacturers in their instructions for installation and use and by ski shops for making adjustments on already mounted ski bindings. However, this practice does not cover nonmechanical bindings or bindings used with boots that reach more than halfway up the lower leg.
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1.1 This practice provides procedures for the selection of release torque values for Alpine ski/boot/bindings systems. These procedures may be used by ski binding manufacturers in their instructions for installation and use and by ski shops for the adjustment of already mounted ski bindings.  
1.2 This practice is applicable to releasable Alpine ski/boot/binding systems.  
1.3 Release torque values selected using this practice may not be appropriate for circumstances in which:  
1.3.1 The skier carries an object that significantly increases the skier's effective body weight,  
1.3.2 The skier grasps or in some manner controls an object such as a sled, or  
1.3.3 The skier encounters exceptional snow or terrain conditions not commonly found on developed ski slopes.  
1.4 This practice may be inappropriate for non-mechanical bindings or bindings used with boots that reach more than half way up the lower leg.  
1.5 Release torque values outside the recommendations of this practice may increase the risk of injury to the skier. However, skiers who are informed of this potential risk may request such settings and have them provided, subject to any guidelines and limitations specified by the binding manufacturer.  
1.6 These values refer to recommended release torque for initial adjustment of a ski binding and subsequent readjustment of the binding during routine maintenance or following a suspected malfunction. However, these values are not intended to apply to the condition of the equipment at any time after it is put into use.  
1.6.1 For information concerning applicable tolerances to be used for the adjustment and inspection of releasable Alpine ski bindings in retail operations consult Practice F1063; for rental applications consult Practice F1064.  
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Results obtained by this test method can be used to determine the suitability of specific test device designs in measuring the release moments of ski/boot/binding systems.  
4.2 This test method provides a means by which manufacturers of test devices and manufacturers of releasable ski bindings can provide compatible instructions to facilities which perform the final inspection of the complete boot/binding/ski system prior to use.  
4.3 This test method is not appropriate for determining precision between operators.
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1.1 This test method defines procedures to determine agreement between a standard apparatus for measuring the release moments of ski bindings and a test device of unspecified design.  
1.2 This test method also covers procedures for checking agreement between individual devices of identical but unspecified design, intended for determining the release moments of ski bindings.  
1.3 Values expressed in newton meters, newtons, and centimeters are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.4 Values expressed in units of torque may be converted to the appropriate force values when devices which indicate force are used.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides information concerning the resistance of a ski to permanent bending and an indication of its basic strength. It is not intended to evaluate the data with regard to the quality of the ski.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of linear deformation load and breaking load for Alpine skis.2  
1.2 This test method is applicable to all Alpine skis.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method describes the steps required to evaluate a step-in snowboard binding system function. The test method consists of a series of laboratory tests that evaluate resistance to static and dynamic loading, function under cold and icy conditions, impact and fatigue behavior and assessment of potential false positive release. All tests must be passed.  
4.2 All possible strains on the boot can be attributed to one torque M and one force F each on every axis X, Y, Z of a system of coordinates (see Fig. 1). The point of origin of the coordinates is agreed to be in the center of the ankle joint which is located approximately 100 mm from the plantar surface and 80 mm from the back of the heel.
FIG. 1 Torques and Forces  
4.3 The torques and forces illustrated in the drawing in Fig. 1 are positive. The corresponding parameters acting in opposite direction are given negative signs. The arrowheads indicate the sense of rotation of the snowboard boot movement.
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1.1 This test method specifies the essential requirements for a snowboard step-in binding—boot system (see 3.1.2); hereafter referred to as step-in snowboard bindings.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to step-in snowboard bindings for adults and children. This type of binding system utilizes a mechanical interlocking mechanism, and the interlock mechanism of the system will be specific to the particular manufacturer. Compatibility between different systems is not expected or anticipated thus each potential combination of boot and binding requires testing.  
1.3 For snowboard boots interfacing with ski binding, see ISO 11634.  
1.4 For snowboard plate bindings, see ISO 14790.  
1.5 For snowboard strap bindings made for soft boots, see ISO 14573.  
1.6 For snowboard step-in bindings, see ISO 15344.  
1.7 This standard does not address how or under what circumstances a snowboard binding with programmable release modes should release in its intended modes nor does it address the safety, desirability, or efficacy of any programmable release mode for snowboard bindings; any testing of such bindings to this standard must be performed with the release modes disabled or adjusted to their highest release value.  
1.8 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method provides a means for determining the torsional stiffness of Alpine skis. It is not intended to evaluate the data with regard to the quality of the ski.
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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of ski forebody torsion and ski afterbody torsion of adult Alpine skis.  
1.2 No limitation to ski size is proposed. This test method is applicable to all Alpine skis.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers dimensions for binding mounting areas to be used in alpine skis and mounting-related dimensions on alpine ski bindings, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional unit" ski-binding-retention device- boot." The area wherein parts of the binding may be mounted is defined. Standard dimensions and location for a binding mounting area enable a ski designer to locate reinforcing elements within this area. Standard dimensions also enable the binding designer to determine all interface dimensions for binding unit size, screw locations, etc.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This specification defines the area wherein parts of the binding may be mounted. Standard dimensions and location for a binding mounting area enable a ski designer to locate reinforcing elements within this area. Standard dimensions also enable the binding designer to determine all interface dimensions for binding unit size, screw locations, etc. Bindings and skis built in compliance with this specification are compatible. This specification does not apply to any bindings or skis manufactured prior to Jan. 1, 1979.
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1.1 This specification covers2 dimensions for binding mounting areas for alpine skis and mounting-related dimensions on alpine ski bindings as part of an interface (“ski-binding-boot”) system, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional elements of the system. It contains data needed for the manufacture of alpine skis, and for manufacturers of alpine ski bindings, specifically with respect to the binding mounting area. This specification is applicable to alpine skis of the following chord lengths (see Terminology F472 for the definition of chord length, LN):    
Group 1: LN ≥ 1700 mm  
Group 2: 1400 mm ≤ LN    
Group 3: 1000 mm ≤ LN    
Group 4: 750 mm ≤ LN  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriately functioning system with appropriate release torque setting(s).  
4.2 The definitions and tolerances defined in this practice do not necessarily apply to procedures incorporating an inspection interval or schedule, in which such procedures are specified by the binding manufacturer. This practice is not intended to be a method for evaluating equipment design.  
Note 2: Refer to Practice F1064 for definitions and tolerances pertaining to the evaluation of equipment once in use.
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1.1 This practice provides procedures for inspection and adjustment of alpine ski/binding/boot systems.  
1.2 This practice should be followed for systems, whether newly mounted or previously mounted, when work is performed on the system that may affect its release function, unless otherwise specified by the binding manufacturer in non-rental applications.  
1.3 Nonapplicability of this function and release inspection practice to rental shop operations is based upon the existence of applicable ASTM practices.  
Note 1: Refer to Practice F1064 for equivalent procedures and tolerances for complete and incomplete rental systems.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 A standard terminology is needed to allow freestyle terrain park designers, builders, ski resorts, accident investigators, and scientists to use a common language in describing freestyle terrain park jumps.  
2.2 Angles are taken with respect to horizontal, with positive values indicating an increase in elevation and negative values indicating a decrease in elevation along the path of travel for a terrain park participant using the jump.
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1.1 This terminology covers the terms required to describe a cross sectional profile of a snow sport freestyle terrain park jump and does not cover any other terrain park feature.  
1.2 The terms are presented in a sequence considered to be the most logical with definitions presented later calling upon those presented earlier. This terminology standard does not require the use of any specific units; Imperial units (feet, seconds, degrees) or metric units (meters, seconds, degrees) can be used.  
1.3 The depictions used in this standard are intended to aid in understanding the definitions and are not intended to depict or describe how any particular terrain park jump or its component features should be designed, built or maintained. Some terrain park jumps may use different configurations or combinations of features, or they may not incorporate all of the features depicted or defined in this standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of snow sport terrain park features. Snow sports and the use of terrain park features involve inherent risks, and a terrain park feature that complies with all applicable standards or guidelines cannot eliminate all risks associated with terrain park features. Therefore, it is to be clearly understood that compliance with these applicable standards or guidelines in no way guarantees that injury can be prevented.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT
This practice establishes procedures for the selection of release torque values for Alpine ski/boot/binding systems. The recommended release torque is chosen based on skier type, age, and other factors such as adjustments for normal, discretionary, and release/retention settings. Also discussed are methods of selecting skier type, determining skier code, and determining release torque value. Procedures discussed in this practice may be used by ski binding manufacturers in their instructions for installation and use and by ski shops for making adjustments on already mounted ski bindings. However, this practice does not cover nonmechanical bindings or bindings used with boots that reach more than halfway up the lower leg.
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1.1 This practice provides procedures for the selection of release torque values for Alpine ski/boot/bindings systems. These procedures may be used by ski binding manufacturers in their instructions for installation and use and by ski shops for the adjustment of already mounted ski bindings.  
1.2 This practice is applicable to releasable Alpine ski/boot/binding systems.  
1.3 Release torque values selected using this practice may not be appropriate for circumstances in which:  
1.3.1 The skier carries an object that significantly increases the skier's effective body weight,  
1.3.2 The skier grasps or in some manner controls an object such as a sled, or  
1.3.3 The skier encounters exceptional snow or terrain conditions not commonly found on developed ski slopes.  
1.4 This practice may be inappropriate for non-mechanical bindings or bindings used with boots that reach more than half way up the lower leg.  
1.5 Release torque values outside the recommendations of this practice may increase the risk of injury to the skier. However, skiers who are informed of this potential risk may request such settings and have them provided, subject to any guidelines and limitations specified by the binding manufacturer.  
1.6 These values refer to recommended release torque for initial adjustment of a ski binding and subsequent readjustment of the binding during routine maintenance or following a suspected malfunction. However, these values are not intended to apply to the condition of the equipment at any time after it is put into use.  
1.6.1 For information concerning applicable tolerances to be used for the adjustment and inspection of releasable Alpine ski bindings in retail operations consult Practice F1063; for rental applications consult Practice F1064.  
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method involves simulation in the laboratory of potential injury-producing loads that can occur in skiing, without implying the frequency or the magnitude of the danger. This test method does not include the simulation of all or part of a skier, and care must be taken not to confuse the values of moments measured by the test shaft with the loads subjected to the tibia of a skier under the same conditions.
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1.1 This test method covers a procedure for the measurement of release moments of ski bindings under conditions where inertia loadings of the ski binding system are not significant.  
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method involves simulation in the laboratory of potential injury-producing loads that can occur in skiing, without implying the frequency or the magnitude of the danger. This test method does not include the simulation of all or part of a skier, and care must be taken not to confuse the values of moments measured by the test shaft with the loads subjected to the tibia of a skier under the same conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for the measurement of release moments of ski bindings under conditions where inertia loadings of the ski binding system are not significant.  
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 A standard set of definitions is needed to allow manufacturers, consumers, retailers, and scientists to use a common language in describing Alpine skis.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers the terms required to describe the geometry of Alpine skis and does not cover special purpose skis.  
1.2 The terms are presented in a sequence considered to be the most logical, with definitions presented later calling upon those presented earlier.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriate functioning system and release/retention value by providing the rental facility with an ongoing program for monitoring the appropriateness of functional characteristics of the system. It is assumed that these procedures are integrated into the maintenance and operating procedures specified by the equipment manufacturers. This practice is not intended to create additional or redundant requirements for the rental facility. However, this practice should be the basis for the development of rental procedures if the equipment manufacturer's maintenance and operating procedures do not specifically state that they are in compliance with this practice. This practice will aid the rental facility in providing the end user with an appropriate release/retention value.  
5.2 This practice is applicable to rental facilities that use releasable Alpine ski bindings. It is not intended as a method for evaluating equipment design.
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1.1 This practice establishes a uniform method for the sampling and inspection of complete and incomplete Alpine ski/binding/boot systems used in rental operations. This practice is appropriate for use in rental applications in which all or part of the functional components of the system are supplied by the rental facility.  
1.2 This practice should be followed by any facility that rents complete or incomplete Alpine ski/binding/boot systems to an end user.  
Note 1: Refer to Practice F1063 for equivalent procedures and tolerances for retail systems.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides a means for determining the mass and moment of inertia of adult Alpine skis. It is not intended to evaluate data with regard to the quality of the ski.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers test measurement methods for mass and moment of inertia of adult Alpine skis.2  
1.2 No limitation to ski size is proposed. This test method is applicable to all adult Alpine skis.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 A standard set of definitions is needed to allow producers, dealers, users, consumers, general interest individuals, and consultants to use a common language for describing snowboards, snowboard bindings, and snowboard boots.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers terms used to describe the geometry and common hardware used on snowboards (skis), snowboard bindings, and snowboard boots.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriately functioning system with appropriate release torque setting(s).  
4.2 The definitions and tolerances defined in this practice do not necessarily apply to procedures incorporating an inspection interval or schedule, in which such procedures are specified by the binding manufacturer. This practice is not intended to be a method for evaluating equipment design.  
Note 2: Refer to Practice F1064 for definitions and tolerances pertaining to the evaluation of equipment once in use.
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1.1 This practice provides procedures for inspection and adjustment of alpine ski/binding/boot systems.  
1.2 This practice should be followed for systems, whether newly mounted or previously mounted, when work is performed on the system that may affect its release function, unless otherwise specified by the binding manufacturer in non-rental applications.  
1.3 Nonapplicability of this function and release inspection practice to rental shop operations is based upon the existence of applicable ASTM practices.  
Note 1: Refer to Practice F1064 for equivalent procedures and tolerances for complete and incomplete rental systems.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended for use in evaluating the binding to snowboard insert retention strength resulting from use. This test method may also be used to compare the durability of different materials and designs. This test method references ISO 10958-2, which is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing insert retention for snowboards.
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1.1 This test method covers the requirements and test method for snowboards with channel-mounting systems on which bindings are attached to the board by means of a removable insert and screws.  
1.2 This test method does not apply to snowboards for children with a mass less than 25 kg. It contains data for the manufacturer of snowboards, bindings, and retention devices concerning dimensions, tests, and other specifications for the binding mounting area.  
1.3 For snowboards with fixed inserts, see ISO 10958-2.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Results obtained by this test method can be used to determine the suitability of specific test device designs in measuring the release moments of ski/boot/binding systems.  
4.2 This test method provides a means by which manufacturers of test devices and manufacturers of releasable ski bindings can provide compatible instructions to facilities which perform the final inspection of the complete boot/binding/ski system prior to use.  
4.3 This test method is not appropriate for determining precision between operators.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method defines procedures to determine agreement between a standard apparatus for measuring the release moments of ski bindings and a test device of unspecified design.  
1.2 This test method also covers procedures for checking agreement between individual devices of identical but unspecified design, intended for determining the release moments of ski bindings.  
1.3 Values expressed in newton meters, newtons, and centimeters are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.4 Values expressed in units of torque may be converted to the appropriate force values when devices which indicate force are used.  
1.5 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.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements for devices used to determine the release moments of ski equipment in retail sales and rental facilities; it is applicable to the manufacture, repair, and calibration of such devices. Classification: Type I-a device capable of indicating both positive and negative release moments (Mz); Type IA-a device type I with specified limits of linear displacement or angular deflection; Type IB-a type I device limited in use to a specified binding or group of bindings; Type II-a device capable of indicating both positive and negative release moments (My); Type IIA-a type II device with specified limits of linear displacement or angular deflection; Type IIB-a type II device limited in use to a specified binding or group of bindings; and Type III-a device other than type I or type II with specified capability. The test device shall be of a design such that when tested will meet the requirements prescribed. If the device is designed to indicate force, and a distance measurement is required to calculate the moment, the magnitude of the smallest increment of the distance measurement shall not be greater than 5 % of the shortest measurement anticipated.
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1.1 This specification covers requirements for devices used to determine the release moments of ski equipment in retail sales and rental facilities.  
1.2 This specification is applicable to the manufacture, repair, and calibration of such devices.  
1.3 This specification is to be used with Test Method F1062.  
1.4 The values expressed in newton metres, newtons, and centimetres are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.5 The values expressed in units of torque may be converted to the appropriate force values when devices that indicate force are used.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method involves simulation in the laboratory of potential injury-producing loads that can occur in skiing, without implying the frequency or the magnitude of the danger. This test method does not include the simulation of all or part of a skier, and care must be taken not to confuse the values of moments measured by the test shaft with the loads subjected to the tibia of a skier under the same conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for the measurement of release moments of ski bindings under conditions where inertia loadings of the ski binding system are not significant.
1.2 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.

ABSTRACT
This practice establishes procedures for the selection of release torque values for Alpine ski/boot/binding systems. The recommended release torque is chosen based on skier type, age, and other factors such as adjustments for normal, discretionary, and release/retention settings. Also discussed are methods of selecting skier type, determining skier code, and determining release torque value. Procedures discussed in this practice may be used by ski binding manufacturers in their instructions for installation and use and by ski shops for making adjustments on already mounted ski bindings. However, this practice does not cover nonmechanical bindings or bindings used with boots that reach more than halfway up the lower leg.
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1.1 This practice provides procedures for the selection of release torque values for Alpine ski/boot/bindings systems. These procedures may be used by ski binding manufacturers in their instructions for installation and use and by ski shops for the adjustment of already mounted ski bindings.
1.2 This practice is applicable to releasable Alpine ski/boot/binding systems.
1.3 Release torque values selected using this practice may not be appropriate for circumstances in which:
1.3.1 The skier carries an object that significantly increases the skier's effective body weight,
1.3.2 The skier grasps or in some manner controls an object such as a sled, or
1.3.3 The skier encounters exceptional snow or terrain conditions not commonly found on developed ski slopes.
1.4 This practice may be inappropriate for non-mechanical bindings or bindings used with boots that reach more than half way up the lower leg.
1.5 Release torque values outside the recommendations of this practice may increase the risk of injury to the skier. However, skiers who are informed of this potential risk may request such settings and have them provided, subject to any guidelines and limitations specified by the binding manufacturer.
1.6 These values refer to recommended release torque for initial adjustment of a ski binding and subsequent readjustment of the binding during routine maintenance or following a suspected malfunction. However, these values are not intended to apply to the condition of the equipment at any time after it is put into use.
1.6.1 For information concerning applicable tolerances to be used for the adjustment and inspection of releasable Alpine ski bindings in retail operations consult Practice F1063; for rental applications consult Practice F1064.
1.7 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method describes the steps required to evaluate a step-in snowboard binding system function. The test method consists of a series of laboratory tests that evaluate resistance to static and dynamic loading, function under cold and icy conditions, impact and fatigue behavior and assessment of potential false positive release. All tests must be passed.
All possible strains on the boot can be attributed to one torque M and one force F each on every axis X, Y, Z of a system of coordinates (see Fig. 1). The point of origin of the coordinates is agreed to be in the center of the ankle joint which is located approximately 100 mm from the plantar surface and 80 mm from the back of the heel.
The torques and forces illustrated in the drawing in Fig. 1 are positive. The corresponding parameters acting in opposite direction are given negative signs. The arrowheads indicate the sense of rotation of the snowboard boot movement.
FIG. 1 Torques and Forces
  DimensionLengthTest L11000 mmStatic Bending L1300 mmImpact and Fatigue L2100 mmAll Tests L380 mmAll Tests L4Min = L5 × 0.85Optional Shortened Foot
Acceptable for All Tests L5L5Full Length Foot
Acceptable for All TestsFIG. 2 Schematic Drawing of Artificial Leg for Binding Tests
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1.1 This test method specifies the essential requirements for a snowboard step-in bindingboot system (see 3.1.2); hereafter referred to as step-in snowboard bindings.
1.2 This test method is applicable to step-in snowboard bindings for adults and children. This type of binding system utilizes a mechanical interlocking mechanism, and the interlock mechanism of the system will be specific to the particular manufacturer. Compatibility between different systems is not expected or anticipated thus each potential combination of boot and binding requires testing.
1.3 For snowboard boots interfacing with ski binding, see ISO 11634.
1.4 For snowboard plate bindings, see ISO 14790.
1.5 For snowboard strap bindings made for soft boots, see ISO 14573.
1.6 For snowboard step-in bindings, see ISO 15344.
1.7 This standard does not address how or under what circumstances a snowboard binding with programmable release modes should release in its intended modes nor does it address the safety, desirability, or efficacy of any programmable release mode for snowboard bindings; any testing of such bindings to this standard must be performed with the release modes disabled or adjusted to their highest release value.
1.8 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides a means for determining the torsional stiffness of Alpine skis. It is not intended to evaluate the data with regard to the quality of the ski.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of ski forebody torsion and ski afterbody torsion of adult Alpine skis.
1.2 No limitation to ski size is proposed. This test method is applicable to all Alpine skis.
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.

ABSTRACT
This test method covers the determination of center spring constant, forebody spring constant, and afterbody spring constant of Alpine skis. In addition, it covers a method for determination of the spring constant balance. The apparatuses shall be center spring constant equipment and forebody and afterbody spring constant equipment.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of center spring constant, forebody spring constant, and afterbody spring constant of Alpine skis. In addition, it covers a method for determination of the spring constant balance.
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides information concerning the resistance of a ski to permanent bending and an indication of its basic strength. It is not intended to evaluate the data with regard to the quality of the ski.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of linear deformation load and breaking load for Alpine skis.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to all Alpine skis.
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
A standard set of definitions is needed to allow manufacturers, consumers, retailers, and scientists to use a common language in describing Alpine skis.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers the terms required to describe the geometry of Alpine skis and does not cover special purpose skis.
1.2 The terms are presented in a sequence considered to be the most logical, with definitions presented later calling upon those presented earlier.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriate functioning system and release/retention value by providing the rental facility with an ongoing program for monitoring the appropriateness of functional characteristics of the system. It is assumed that these procedures are integrated into the maintenance and operating procedures specified by the equipment manufacturers. This practice is not intended to create additional or redundant requirements for the rental facility. However, this practice should be the basis for the development of rental procedures if the equipment manufacturer's maintenance and operating procedures do not specifically state that they are in compliance with this practice. This practice will aid the rental facility in providing the end user with an appropriate release/retention value.
This practice is applicable to rental facilities that use releasable Alpine ski bindings. It is not intended as a method for evaluating equipment design.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes a uniform method for the sampling and inspection of complete and incomplete Alpine ski/binding/boot systems used in rental operations. This practice is appropriate for use in rental applications in which all or part of the functional components of the system are supplied by the rental facility.
1.2 This practice should be followed by any facility that rents complete or incomplete Alpine ski/binding/boot systems to an end user.  
Note 1—Refer to Practice F1063 for equivalent procedures and tolerances for retail systems.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
A standard set of definitions is needed to allow producers, dealers, users, consumers, general interest individuals, and consultants to use a common language for describing snowboards, snowboard bindings, and snowboard boots.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers terms used to describe the geometry and common hardware used on snowboards (skis), snowboard bindings, and snowboard boots.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers dimensions for binding mounting areas to be used in alpine skis and mounting-related dimensions on alpine ski bindings, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional unit" ski-binding-retention device- boot." The area wherein parts of the binding may be mounted is defined. Standard dimensions and location for a binding mounting area enable a ski designer to locate reinforcing elements within this area. Standard dimensions also enable the binding designer to determine all interface dimensions for binding unit size, screw locations, etc.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This specification defines the area wherein parts of the binding may be mounted. Standard dimensions and location for a binding mounting area enable a ski designer to locate reinforcing elements within this area. Standard dimensions also enable the binding designer to determine all interface dimensions for binding unit size, screw locations, etc. Bindings and skis built in compliance with this specification are compatible. This specification does not apply to any bindings or skis manufactured prior to Jan. 1, 1979.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers dimensions for binding mounting areas for alpine skis and mounting-related dimensions on alpine ski bindings as part of an interface (“ski-binding-boot”) system, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional elements of the system. It contains data needed for the manufacture of alpine skis, and for manufacturers of alpine ski bindings, specifically with respect to the binding mounting area. This specification is applicable to alpine skis of the following chord lengths (see Terminology F 472 for the definition of chord length, LN):
Group 1: LN ≥ 1700 mm Group 2: 1400 mm ≤ LN  1700 mm Group 3: 1000 mm ≤ LN  1400 mm Group 4: 750 mm ≤ LN  1000 mm
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides a means for determining the mass and moment of inertia of adult Alpine skis. It is not intended to evaluate data with regard to the quality of the ski.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers test measurement methods for mass and moment of inertia of adult Alpine skis.  
1.2 No limitation to ski size is proposed. This test method is applicable to all adult Alpine skis.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriately functioning system with appropriate release torque setting(s).  
The definitions and tolerances defined in this practice do not necessarily apply to procedures incorporating an inspection interval or schedule, in which such procedures are specified by the binding manufacturer. This practice is not intended to be a method for evaluating equipment design.  
Note 2—Refer to Practice F 1064 for definitions and tolerances pertaining to the evaluation of equipment once in use.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides procedures for inspection and adjustment of alpine ski/binding/boot systems.  
1.2 This practice should be followed for systems, whether newly mounted or previously mounted, when work is performed on the system that may affect its release function, unless otherwise specified by the binding manufacturer in non-rental applications.  
1.3 Nonapplicability of this function and release inspection practice to rental shop operations is based upon the existence of applicable ASTM practices.  
Note 1—Refer to Practice F 1064 for equivalent procedures and tolerances for complete and incomplete rental systems.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements for devices used to determine the release moments of ski equipment in retail sales and rental facilities; it is applicable to the manufacture, repair, and calibration of such devices. Classification: Type I-a device capable of indicating both positive and negative release moments (Mz); Type IA-a device type I with specified limits of linear displacement or angular deflection; Type IB-a type I device limited in use to a specified binding or group of bindings; Type II-a device capable of indicating both positive and negative release moments (My); Type IIA-a type II device with specified limits of linear displacement or angular deflection; Type IIB-a type II device limited in use to a specified binding or group of bindings; and Type III-a device other than type I or type II with specified capability. The test device shall be of a design such that when tested will meet the requirements prescribed. If the device is designed to indicate force, and a distance measurement is required to calculate the moment, the magnitude of the smallest increment of the distance measurement shall not be greater than 5 % of the shortest measurement anticipated.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for devices used to determine the release moments of ski equipment in retail sales and rental facilities.
1.2 This specification is applicable to the manufacture, repair, and calibration of such devices.
1.3 This specification is to be used with Test Method F 1062.
1.4 The values expressed in newton metres, newtons, and centimetres are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 The values expressed in units of torque may be converted to the appropriate force values when devices that indicate force are used.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Results obtained by this test method can be used to determine the suitability of specific test device designs in measuring the release moments of ski/boot/binding systems.
This test method provides a means by which manufacturers of test devices and manufacturers of releasable ski bindings can provide compatible instructions to facilities which perform the final inspection of the complete boot/binding/ski system prior to use.
This test method is not appropriate for determining precision between operators.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method defines procedures to determine agreement between a standard apparatus for measuring the release moments of ski bindings and a test device of unspecified design.
1.2 This test method also covers procedures for checking agreement between individual devices of identical but unspecified design, intended for determining the release moments of ski bindings.
1.3 Values expressed in newton meters, newtons, and centimeters are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 Values expressed in units of torque may be converted to the appropriate force values when devices which indicate force are used.
1.5 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriate functioning system and release/retention value by providing the rental facility with an ongoing program for monitoring the appropriateness of functional characteristics of the system. It is assumed that these procedures are integrated into the maintenance and operating procedures specified by the equipment manufacturers. This practice is not intended to create additional or redundant requirements for the rental facility. However, this practice should be the basis for the development of rental procedures if the equipment manufacturer’maintenance and operating procedures do not specifically state that they are in compliance with this practice. This practice will aid the rental facility in providing the end user with an appropriate release/retention value.
This practice is applicable to rental facilities that use releasable Alpine ski bindings. It is not intended as a method for evaluating equipment design.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes a uniform method for the sampling and inspection of complete and incomplete Alpine ski/binding/boot systems used in rental operations. This practice is appropriate for use in rental applications in which all or part of the functional components of the system are supplied by the rental facility.
1.2 This practice should be followed by any facility that rents complete or incomplete Alpine ski/binding/boot systems to an end user. Note 1
Refer to Practice F 1063 for equivalent procedures and tolerances for retail systems.

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1.1 This test method specifies the essential requirements for a snowboard step-in binding-boot system (see ); hereafter referred to as step-in snowboard bindings.
1.2 This test method is applicable to step-in snowboard bindings for adults and children. This type of binding system utilizes a mechanical interlocking mechanism, and the interlock mechanism of the system will be specific to the particular manufacturer. Compatibility between different systems is not expected or anticipated thus each potential combination of boot and binding requires testing.
1.3 For snowboard boots interfacing with ski binding, see ISO 11634.
1.4 For snowboard plate bindings, see ISO 14790.
1.5 For snowboard strap bindings made for soft boots, see ISO 14573.
1.6 For snowboard step-in bindings, see ISO 15344.
1.7 This standard does not address how or under what circumstances a snowboard binding with programmable release modes should release in its intended modes nor does it address the safety, desirability, or efficacy of any programmable release mode for snowboard bindings; any testing of such bindings to this standard must be performed with the release modes disabled or adjusted to their highest release value.
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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1.1 This test method specifies the essential requirements for a snowboard step-in binding-boot system (see ); hereafter referred to as step-in snowboard bindings.
1.2 This test method is applicable to step-in snowboard bindings for adults and children. This type of binding system utilizes a mechanical interlocking mechanism, and the interlock mechanism of the system will be specific to the particular manufacturer. Compatibility between different systems is not expected or anticipated thus each potential combination of boot and binding requires testing.
1.3 For snowboard boots interfacing with ski binding, see ISO 11634.
1.4 For snowboard plate bindings, see ISO 14790.
1.5 For snowboard strap bindings made for soft boots, see ISO 14573.
1.6 For snowboard step-in bindings, see ISO 15344.
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides a means for determining the torsional stiffness of Alpine skis. It is not intended to evaluate the data with regard to the quality of the ski.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of ski forebody torsion and ski afterbody torsion of adult Alpine skis.
1.2 No limitation to ski size is proposed. This test method is applicable to all Alpine skis.
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.