ASTM F3595-22

Standard Test Method for On-Water Towable Inflatables Testing (Withdrawn 2022)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method provides information concerning the on-water testing of towable inflatables. It is not intended to evaluate the data in regard to the quality of the towable inflatable.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is intended for use with applicable towable inflatables.  
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method is intended for use with applicable towable inflatables.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F27 on Snow and Water Sports, this test method was withdrawn in November 2022. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited applicability to industry.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2022
• Withdrawal Date: 01-Dec-2022
• ICS: 47.060 - Inland navigation vessels
• Technical Committee: F27 - Snow and Water Sports
• Drafting Committee: F27.80 - Water Sports Equipment

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F3595 −22
Standard Test Method for
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On-Water Towable Inflatables Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3595; 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 5.1.1 Record testing day information.
5.1.1.1 Record unique testing I.D. No.
1.1 This test method is intended for use with applicable
5.1.1.2 Record testing date and location.
towable inflatables.
5.1.2 Record towable inflatable information.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
5.1.2.1 Record towable inflatable name.
as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in
5.1.2.2 Record towable inflatable type (cockpit, deck, deck-
this standard.
3D, sit-inside, sit-on-top, suspended deck or other).
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1.3 Record towboat information.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1.3.1 Record, year, make, model of towboat.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1.3.2 Record engine type (inboard or outboard).
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5.1.3.3 Record propulsion type (direct drive, V-drive, jet
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
drive, sterndrive, etc.).
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1.3.4 Record ballast used, if any.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.1.4 Record length, tensile strength and condition (new/
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
used) of rope.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5.1.5 Record testing site conditions.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 5.1.5.1 Record air temperature.
5.1.5.2 Record wind conditions (calm, moderate, or high).
2. Terminology
5.1.5.3 Record visibility (clear, fog, rain or cloudy).
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1.5.4 Record water condition (smooth, moderate or
2.1.1 towable inflatable, n—inflatable device that is manu-
choppy).
factured to be towed on water behind a boat.
5.1.6 Record rider information.
5.1.6.1 Record total number of riders tested.
3. Significance and Use
5.1.6.2 Assign each rider a number and record rider age,
3.1 This test method provides information concerning the
sex, weight, and height.
on-water testing of towable inflatables. It is not intended to
5.2 Execute On-Water Tests:
evaluate the data in regard to the quality of the towable
inflatable. 5.2.1 Number of Tests—Each towable inflatable shall have a
series of tests performed with one rider, two riders, and
4. Apparatus
additional riders up to the maximum number of riders allowed
4.1 This test method shall use a load measuring system with on the towable inflatable per manufacturer guidelines.
a range of at least 10 000 N to measure the tow force. The load 5.2.2 Test Course—Set up two semi-circles with buoys for
measuring system shall be placed in line with the tow rope.
the medium and large boat turn test maneuvers (Fig. 1).
5.2.2.1 For the medium turn, set up two buoys 28 m apart,
5. Procedure
set up one additional buoy in the center of the buoys and 14 m
5.1 Record information regarding the tow vehicle, towable
perpendicular from the line connecting the two buoys (Fig.
inflatable, rope, test-site conditions, and riders prior to execut-
1A).
ing tests: see example test form in Appendix X1.
5.2.2.2 For the large turn, set up two buoys 74 m apart, set
up one additional buoy in the center of the buoys and 37 m
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F27 on Snow perpendicular from the line connecting the two buoys (Fig. 1A)
and Water Sports and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F27.80 on Water
5.2.3 Test Maneuvers:
Sports Equipment.
5.2.3.1 Each test series shall include the following maneu-
Current edition approved July 1, 2022. Published August 2022. DOI: 10.1520/
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NOTE 1—A. The smaller-diameter circles for the medium and large turns are the minimum turn radius for the test maneuvers and the larger-diameter
circles for the medium and large turns are the maximum turn radius for the test maneuvers. B. Two example boat pathways demonstrating different test
maneuvers around the buoys.
FIG. 1Illustration of Buoy Positioning for Medium and Large Turns
(1) Bring the towable inflatable to plane starting from a 5.2.3
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