ASTM F2125-05e1
(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.
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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 are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as standard.
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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An American National Standard
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Designation:F2125–05
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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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e NOTE—Title was corrected editorially in June 2006.
1. Scope treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static
2.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—
stability and adherence of treestands relative to the manufac-
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
turer’s rated capacity.
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
regarded as standard.
use.)
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.2.7 platform—horizontal structural area of a treestand on
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
which the user stands and/or places his feet.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.2.8 treestand—device designed to be affixed to a tree or
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
2. Terminology
observe, photograph or hunt.
2.2.9 tripod or tower stand—tripod or tower stand is con-
2.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
structed to be self-supporting and is not required to be secured
ments are applicable to this test method.
to a tree.
2.2 Definitions:
2.2.1 backbar or V-bar—adjustable component of a climb-
3. Summary of Test Method
ing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide
3.1 A climbing treestand is mounted so that its platform is
support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
perpendiculartoarigidwoodormetalpolewhentheratedload
2.2.2 climbing stick—device used to assist climbing a tree
is applied parallel to the mounting pole, at selected points. A
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
fixed position or ladder stand shall be mounted with the
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
platform perpendicular to the mounting pole. A tripod stand
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
shall be positioned so that the platform is perpendicular to the
2.2.3 climbing treestand—treestand that provides both the
application of the load.Aclimbing stick shall be mounted such
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
that the steps are perpendicular to the pole. The platform is
desired elevation.
equipped with deflection measurement devices. The load is
2.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—device to assist climb-
applied,inorder,attheselectedpointsandrecordingsaremade
ing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the user
of the deflection at each point unless the test subject moves
to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his
from its initial position or until permanent deflection from the
legs.
load occurs. During this test, the test subject will rotate, but
2.2.5 ladder treestand—treestand that is secured to the tree
shall not slip or have permanent deformation.
at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
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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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
perpendicular to the mounting pole, but at an angle approxi-
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
mately15°,suchasthatusedinascendingordescendingatree.
Archery Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F 2125 – 01.
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NOTE 1—Load attachment structure must be secured to this load plate
4. Significance and Use
therefore fabrication by welding must assure that the plate remain flat and
4.1 This test method is intended for quality assurance and
free of distortion.
production control purposes. This test method is not intended
5.4.3 The load plate shall be pos
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