ASTM F2126-06(2010)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for quality assurance and production control purposes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static load capacity of treestands in terms of a factor of safety relative to the manufacturer's rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F2126 − 06 (Reapproved 2010) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Treestand Static Load Capacity
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2126; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—device to assist climb-
ing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the user
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static
to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his
loadcapacityoftreestandsintermsofafactorofsafetyrelative
legs.
to the manufacturer’s rated capacity.
3.2.5 ladder treestand—treestand that is secured to the tree
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
regarded as the standard.
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
use.)
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.7 platform—horizontal structural area of a treestand on
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which the user stands and/or places his feet.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2531 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats
3.2.8 treestand—devicedesignedtobeaffixedtoatreeorits
branchessoastopermitanindividualtositorstandthereonfor
3. Terminology
the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
observe, photograph or hunt.
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
ments are applicable to this test method. 3.2.9 tripod or tower stand—tripod or tower stand is con-
structed to be self-supporting and is not required to be secured
3.2 Definitions:
to a tree.
3.2.1 backbar or V-bar—adjustable component of a climb-
ing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide
4. Summary of Test Method
support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
4.1 A climbing treestand is mounted so that its platform is
3.2.2 climbing stick—device used to assist climbing a tree
perpendicular or slightly above horizontal to a rigid wood or
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
metal pole when the rated load is applied parallel to the
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
mounting pole. A fixed position or ladder treestand shall be
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
mounted with the platform perpendicular to the mounting pole.
A tripod stand shall be positioned so that the platform is
3.2.3 climbing treestand—treestand that provides both the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a perpendicular to the application of the load. A climbing stick
desired elevation. shall be mounted such that the steps are perpendicular to the
pole. The platform is equipped with deflection measurement
devices.The load is applied step-wise and recordings are made
of the load and deflection at each step until yielding or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
permanent deflection occurs or until twice the rated load is
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.
applied. The ladder, tripod and climbing sticks do not require
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
deflection measurements be taken.
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F2126 – 06. DOI:
10.1520/F2126-06R10.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 5. Significance and Use
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1 This test method is intended for quality assurance and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. production control purposes.
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