ASTM F2125-09
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Stability and Adherence
Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Stability and Adherence
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for quality assurance and production control purposes. This test method is not intended to be an independent material or product-acceptance test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static stability and adherence of treestands relative to the manufacturer's rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F2125 − 09 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Treestand Static Stability and Adherence
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2125; 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 2.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
stability and adherence of treestands relative to the manufac-
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
turer’s rated capacity.
use.)
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
2.2.7 platform—horizontal structural area of a treestand on
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
which the user stands and/or places his feet.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.2.8 treestand—devicedesignedtobeaffixedto a tree or its
and are not considered standard.
branchessoastopermitanindividualtositorstandthereonfor
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
observe, photograph or hunt.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.2.9 tripod or tower stand—tripod or tower stand is con-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
structed to be self-supporting and is not required to be secured
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
to a tree.
2. Terminology
3. Summary of Test Method
2.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
3.1 A climbing treestand is mounted so that its platform is
ments are applicable to this test method.
perpendiculartoarigidwoodormetalpolewhentheratedload
2.2 Definitions:
is applied parallel to the mounting pole, at selected points. A
2.2.1 backbar or V-bar—adjustable component of a climb-
fixed position or ladder stand shall be mounted with the
ing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide
platform perpendicular to the mounting pole. A tripod stand
support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
shall be positioned so that the platform is perpendicular to the
application of the load.Aclimbing stick shall be mounted such
2.2.2 climbing stick—device used to assist climbing a tree
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is that the steps are perpendicular to the pole. The platform is
equipped with deflection measurement devices. The load is
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
and climb to the desired height on the tree. applied,inorder,attheselectedpointsandrecordingsaremade
of the deflection at each point unless the test subject moves
2.2.3 climbing treestand—treestand that provides both the
from its initial position or until permanent deflection from the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
load occurs. During this test, the test subject will rotate, but
desired elevation.
shall not slip or have permanent deformation.
2.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—device to assist climb-
3.2 In addition, for climbing treestands, only the test given
ing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the user
in 3.1 is duplicated, except that the treestand platform is not
to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his
perpendicular to the mounting pole, but at an angle approxi-
legs.
mately15°,suchasthatusedinascendingordescendingatree.
2.2.5 ladder treestand—treestand that is secured to the tree
at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder 4. Significance and Use
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
4.1 This test method is intended for quality assurance and
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
production control purposes. This test method is not intended
to be an independent material or product-acceptance test.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
5. Apparatus
Equipment and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
Archery Products.
5.1 Arigid round wood or metal pole, preferably vertical, is
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used to mount the subject product such that pole deflection is
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2125 – 05 . DOI:
10.1520/F2125-09. minimized.
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An American National Standard
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Designation:F2125–05 Designation: F 2125 – 09
Standard Test Method for
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Treestand Static Stability and Adherence
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2125; 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.
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´ NOTE—Title was corrected editorially in June 2006.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static stability and adherence of treestands relative to the manufacturer’s
rated capacity.
1.2The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as standard.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Terminology
2.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced documents are applicable to this test method.
2.2 Definitions:
2.2.1 backbar or V-bar—adjustable component of a climbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide support.
The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
2.2.2 climbing stick—device used to assist climbing a tree primarily to a fixed position treestand.Astructure that is secured to
the tree and allows the user to support his weight and climb to the desired height on the tree.
2.2.3 climbing treestand—treestand that provides both the means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a desired
elevation.
2.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—device to assist climbing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the user to
support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his legs.
2.2.5 ladder treestand—treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder treestand
may be secured to the tree at other locations and has steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
2.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is used.
(The user usually ascends the tree by some means and then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for use.)
2.2.7 platform—horizontal structural area of a treestand on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
2.2.8 treestand—device designed to be affixed to a tree or its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon for
the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to observe, photograph or hunt.
2.2.9 tripod or tower stand—tripod or tower stand is constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be secured to a
tree.
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A climbing treestand is mounted so that its platform is perpendicular to a rigid wood or metal pole when the rated load is
applied parallel to the mounting pole, at selected points. A fixed position or ladder stand shall be mounted with the platform
perpendicular to the mounting pole. A tripod stand shall be positioned so that the platform is perpendicular to the application of
the load. A climbing stick shall be mounted such that the steps are perpendicular to the pole. The platform is equipped with
deflection measurement devices. The load is applied, in order, at the selected points and recordings are made of the deflection at
each point unless the test subject moves from its initial position or until permanent deflection from the load occurs. During this
test, the test subject will rotate, but shall not slip or have permanent deformation.
3.2 In addition, for climbing treestands, only the test given in 3.1 is duplicated, except that the treestand platform is not
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF08onSportsEquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.16onArchery
Products.
Current edition approved Oct.Sept. 1, 2005.2009. Published October 2005.2009. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20012005 as F 2125 – 05
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