ASTM F2400-16

Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Pole Vaulting (Withdrawn 2023)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the performance requirements for helmets used as protective head gear in pole vaulting. Prior to testing, samples should be conditioned in ambient, low temperature, high temperature, and water immersion conditions. The products should be tested using flat and curbstone anvils on any site on or above the test line with peak acceleration not exceeding the specified values. Both lateral and upward visual clearances should be sufficiently unobstructed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for helmets to be used in the activity of pole vaulting.  
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification are to be carried out in accordance with Test Methods F1446 except where noted in this specification.  
1.3 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification shall be a certification that the product meets all of the requirements of the specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed the specification and shall not be sold with any indication that it meets parts of the specification.  
1.4 Helmets designed to comply with this and other standards may proclaim uses as certified by the manufacturer.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.6 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WITHDRAWN RATIONALE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 performance requirements for helmets to be used in the activity of pole vaulting.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities, this specification was withdrawn in November 2023. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 28-Nov-2023
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.53 - Headgear and Helmets

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2400-06(2011) - Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Pole Vaulting
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: F2400 −16 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Helmets Used in Pole Vaulting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2400; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Pole vaulting by its very nature carries a risk of serious injury and even death. Participation in pole
vaulting (just as in other sports involving speed, heights, and falls) implies acceptance of this risk.
Measures to significantly reduce this risk include, first and foremost, the use of regulation sized pole
vault pits and padded standard base covers, along with the removal or padding of any adjacent hard
surfaces. Education of pole vault coaches and athletes is another important risk reduction measure.
Helmets might be part of a plan to reduce risk as well. A helmet that meets this specification might
be helpful for certain events like a bounce out, a fall while exiting the pole vault pit, or other impacts.
Ahelmet, however, is not likely to prevent serious injury or death if a vaulter lands outside of the pole
vault pit and strikes his or her head after a vault.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for 2.1 ASTM Standards:
helmets to be used in the activity of pole vaulting. F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in
Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification are to
Headgear
be carried out in accordance with Test Methods F1446 except
where noted in this specification.
3. Terminology
1.3 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited.Any
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, see
statement of compliance with this specification shall be a
Test Methods F1446.
certification that the product meets all of the requirements of
the specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet
4. Number of Samples
any one of the requirements of this specification is considered
to have failed the specification and shall not be sold with any
4.1 Five helmets are required of each model and size to be
indication that it meets parts of the specification. tested.
1.4 Helmets designed to comply with this and other stan-
5. Conditioning
dards may proclaim uses as certified by the manufacturer.
5.1 Conditioning of test samples shall be in accordance with
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
the requirements of the section on Conditioning Environments
standard.
of Test Methods F1446.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Selection of Headform
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 The appropriate size headform shall be selected based
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
on the headform size selection terminology of Test Methods
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F1446 for the helmet to be tested. Headforms to be used shall
be as specified in Test Methods F1446, using the variable mass
drop assembly configuration.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee F08.53 on Headgear and Helmets. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published May 2016. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2400 – 06 (2011). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/F2400-16. the ASTM website.
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7. Reference Marking helmet’s outer surface shall be more than 15 mm further from
the surface of the test headform than the minimum distance.
7.1 Marking the test line shall be in accordance with the
8.1.4 Lateral visual clearance shall be unobstructed through
Reference Marking requirements of Test Methods F1446.
at least 105° to each side of the median plane and upward
7.2 The preload ballast weight shall be 5 kg.
visual clearance must be unobstructed through at least 40°
7.3 Mark the test lineABCD on the helmet as shown i
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Designation: F2400 − 06 (Reapproved 2011) F2400 − 16 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Helmets Used in Pole Vaulting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2400; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Pole vaulting by its very nature carries a risk of serious injury and even death. Participation in pole
vaulting (just as in other sports involving speed, heights, and falls) implies acceptance of this risk.
Measures to significantly reduce this risk include, first and foremost, the use of regulation sized pole
vault pits and padded standard base covers, along with the removal or padding of any adjacent hard
surfaces. Education of pole vault coaches and athletes is another important risk reduction measure.
Helmets might be part of a plan to reduce risk as well. A helmet that meets this specification might
be helpful for certain events like a bounce out, a fall while exiting the pole vault pit, or other impacts.
A helmet, however, is not likely to prevent serious injury or death if a vaulter lands outside of the pole
vault pit and strikes his or her head after a vault.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for helmets to be used in the activity of pole vaulting.
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification are to be carried out in accordance with Test Methods F1446 except where
noted in this specification.
1.3 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification shall be a
certification that the product meets all of the requirements of the specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet any one
of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed the specification and shall not be sold with any indication that
it meets parts of the specification.
1.4 Helmets designed to comply with this and other standards may proclaim uses as certified by the manufacturer.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.6 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.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.53 on Headgear and Helmets.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011April 1, 2016. Published February 2012May 2016. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20062011 as
F2400 – 06.F2400 – 06 (2011). DOI: 10.1520/F2400-06R11.10.1520/F2400-16.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, see Test Methods F1446.
4. Number of Samples
4.1 Five helmets are required of each model and size to be tested.
5. Conditioning
5.1 Conditioning of test samples shall be in accordance with the requirements of the section on Conditioning Environments of
Test Methods F1446.
6. Selection of Headform
6.1 The appropriate size headform shall be selected based on the headform size selection terminology of Test Methods F1446
for the helmet to be tested. Headforms to be used shall be as specified in Test Methods F1446. , using the variable mass drop
assembly configuration.
7. Reference Marking
7.1 Marking the test line shall be in accordance with the Reference Marking requirements of Test Methods F1446.
7.2 The preload ballast weight shall be 5 kg.
7.3 Mark the test line ABCD on the helmet as shown in Fig. 1.
8. Helmet Inspection
8.1 The configuration requirements of the section on Configuration in Test Methods F1446 shall be satisfied.
8.1.1 In addition, for this specification no aerodynamic fairings will be allowed as pole-vaulters try or tend to land on their back.
8.1.2 Ventilation ports are allowed as long as all other requir
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Designation: F2400 − 16 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Helmets Used in Pole Vaulting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2400; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Pole vaulting by its very nature carries a risk of serious injury and even death. Participation in pole
vaulting (just as in other sports involving speed, heights, and falls) implies acceptance of this risk.
Measures to significantly reduce this risk include, first and foremost, the use of regulation sized pole
vault pits and padded standard base covers, along with the removal or padding of any adjacent hard
surfaces. Education of pole vault coaches and athletes is another important risk reduction measure.
Helmets might be part of a plan to reduce risk as well. A helmet that meets this specification might
be helpful for certain events like a bounce out, a fall while exiting the pole vault pit, or other impacts.
A helmet, however, is not likely to prevent serious injury or death if a vaulter lands outside of the pole
vault pit and strikes his or her head after a vault.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for 2.1 ASTM Standards:
helmets to be used in the activity of pole vaulting. F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in
Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification are to
Headgear
be carried out in accordance with Test Methods F1446 except
where noted in this specification.
3. Terminology
1.3 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, see
statement of compliance with this specification shall be a
Test Methods F1446.
certification that the product meets all of the requirements of
the specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet
4. Number of Samples
any one of the requirements of this specification is considered
to have failed the specification and shall not be sold with any 4.1 Five helmets are required of each model and size to be
indication that it meets parts of the specification.
tested.
1.4 Helmets designed to comply with this and other stan-
5. Conditioning
dards may proclaim uses as certified by the manufacturer.
5.1 Conditioning of test samples shall be in accordance with
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
the requirements of the section on Conditioning Environments
standard.
of Test Methods F1446.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Selection of Headform
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 The appropriate size headform shall be selected based
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
on the headform size selection terminology of Test Methods
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F1446 for the helmet to be tested. Headforms to be used shall
be as specified in Test Methods F1446, using the variable mass
drop assembly configuration.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
2
Subcommittee F08.53 on Headgear and Helmets. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published May 2016. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2400 – 06 (2011). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/F2400-16. the ASTM website.
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7. Reference Marking helmet’s outer surface shall be more than 15 mm further from
the surface of the test headform than the minimum distance.
7.1 Marking the test line shall be in accordance with the
8.1.4 Lateral visual clearance shall be unobstructed through
Reference Marking requirements of Test Methods F1446.
at least 105° to each side of the median plane and upward
7.2 The preload ballast weight shall be 5 kg.
visual clearance must be unobstructed through at least 40°
7.3 Mark the test line ABCD on the helmet as shown in Fig.
above the reference plane.
1.
8.1.4.1 The clearance for peripheral vision will be checked
by placing the helmet on each appr
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