F27.30 - Skiing and Snowboarding Equipment

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.  
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 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.

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.
SCOPE
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.
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, 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
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.
SCOPE
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.
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, 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.
SCOPE
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
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
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 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
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.
SCOPE
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
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
SCOPE
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 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.

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 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.

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
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.

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 apparatus 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 problems, 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.

SCOPE
1.1 These definitions cover the terms required to describe the geometry of Alpine skis and do 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
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.

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.
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 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 the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.

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.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers² dimensions for binding mounting areas for 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." 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 nominal lengths (see Terminology F 472 for the definition of nominal length, LN):Group 1:  LN ≥ 1700 mmGroup 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 the standard.

SCOPE
1.1 These definitions cover the terms required to describe the geometry of Alpine skis and do 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.

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 problems, 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.

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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers  dimensions for binding mounting areas for 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." 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 nominal lengths (see Terminology F472 for the definition of nominal length, L ):  Group 1: LN greater than or equal 1700 mm Group 2: 1400 mm greater than or equal L       1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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 the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.

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 problems, 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the determination of the attachment strength of bindings to alpine skis. This specification is applicable to alpine skis of the following nominal lengths (see Terminology F 472 for a definition of nominal length lN):Group 1:LN 1700 mmGroup 2:1400 mm L N 1700 mmGroup 3:1000 mm L N 1400 mmGroup 4:750 mm L N 1000 mm
1.2 The binding mounting area, a designated binding attachment area provided by the ski manufacturer in accordance with Specification F 473, shall be the only area of the ski subjected to this test and may be specially reinforced.
1.3 This specification covers skis in which bindings are attached by means of screws.
1.4 The specified tests check tendencies for screws to pull out, skis to delaminate, and screw hole threads to strip by using test screws that are loaded normal to the ski surface.
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 6, of this specification: 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers the determination of the attachment strength of bindings to alpine skis.
This specification is being withdrawn due to lack of interest and support for continued use.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F27 on Snow Skiing, this specification was withdrawn in April 2004.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the dimensions and material properties of alpine ski boots intended for use with current systems of alpine ski bindings with attachment at the boot toe and boot heel. Proper function of the ski-boot-binding system depends, in part, on the boot properties specified herein.  
1.2 For ski-boot-binding systems that function irrespective of the boot sole shape, or that have different requirements for the boot sole properties, it is not always necessary for the ski boot properties to comply with this specification in order to achieve the desired degree of performance.  
1.3 This specification applies to ski boots of sizes 15.0 and larger (Types A and C) in the Mondopoint system (see ISO 9407).  
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification establishes the dimensions and material properties of alpine ski boots intended for use with current systems of alpine ski bindings with attachment at the boot toe and boot heel. Proper function of the ski-boot-binding system depends, in part, on the boot properties specified herein.
This specification is being withdrawn due to lack of interest and support for continued use.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F27 on Snow Skiing, this specification was withdrawn in April 2004.

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1.1 This specification covers the screw to be used in the test described in Specification F474. Because of the dependence of the test results on screw dimensions, a standard test screw is needed to obtain reproducible numbers.