ASTM F3543-22
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Hunting Saddles
Standard Terminology Relating to Hunting Saddles
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 This standard is provided to develop and maintain uniformity of terminology for the discussion and evaluation of Hunting Saddles, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety factors.
2.2 The use of the terminology described will not alter the validity of data determined with specific test methods but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of reasonable test procedures for those instances where no standard exists today.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers terms related to hunting saddles.
1.2 This terminology is appropriate for use by hunting saddle development professionals, owners and institutions, testing firms, users and other practitioners in matters concerning hunting saddle test methods, practices and specifications which fall under jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities.
1.3 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.
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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: F3543 − 22
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Hunting Saddles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3543; 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.
center tether connection to allow for horizontal movement of the
1. Scope
hunting saddle and user. The bridge may or may not be adjustable with
1.1 This terminology covers terms related to hunting
a device.
saddles.
bridge loops, n—when present, that portion of the saddle
1.2 This terminology is appropriate for use by hunting
where the bridge attaches to the saddle.
saddle development professionals, owners and institutions,
DISCUSSION—On some saddle varieties, this is component is nonex-
testing firms, users and other practitioners in matters concern-
istent as the bridge is sewn directly to the saddle body.
ing hunting saddle test methods, practices and specifications
buckle, n—a device to connect ends of belt or strap to form a
which fall under jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on
continuous length.
Sports Equipment and Facilities.
connector, n—a device used to couple (connect) parts of the
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
saddle system together.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
carabiner, n—a connector generally comprised of a trapezoi-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dal or oval shaped body with a closed gate with the ability to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
be locked (manually or automatically) or similar arrange-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ment that may be opened to attach another object and, when
released, automatically closes to retain the object.
2. Significance and Use
climbing belt, n—a rope, strap, belt or system of straps that
2.1 This standard is provided to develop and maintain
encirclesthetreeandconnectstotheClimbingBeltLoopsor
uniformity of terminology for the discussion and evaluation of
Saddle Body using connectors.
Hunting Saddles, particularly with regard to quality assurance
and safety factors. climbing belt loop, n—the connector on the Saddle Body to
which the Climbing Belt is connected.
2.2 The use of the terminology described will not alter the
validity of data determined with specific test methods but
equivalent, n—alternative designs, equipment, materials, or
provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or
methods that can be demonstrated will provide an equal or
invalid) and guidance in the selection of reasonable test
greater degree of safety compared to the designs, equipment,
procedures for those instances where no standard exists today.
materials, or methods specified in the standard.
failure, n—load refusal, breakage, or separation of component
3. Terminology
parts where the ultimate strength has been exceeded.
3.1 Definitions:
free fall, n—the act of falling before the hunting saddle system
anchor, n—a secure point of attachment for tether, bridge,
begins to apply force to arrest the fall.
linesman belt, carabiner or connector.
free fall distance, n—the vertical distance traveled by a user
bridge, n—a rope, strap, or other material/device that is
before force is applied to the hunting saddle system.
temporarily or permanently attached to the hunting saddle
and connected to the tether.
hunting saddle, n—the portion of the hunting saddle system
DISCUSSION—The bridge is typically attached to the hunting saddle in
which directly connects to and provides the direct support of
two places creating a lateral structure that is the “bridge” between the
a person.
hunting saddle and the tether.The bridge typically can slide through the
DISCUSSION—The Hunting Saddle typically is composed of a Saddle
Body, Bridge loops, Bridge, Lineman’s Loops and may include Leg
Straps, and a Waist Belt.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
hunting saddle system, n—the complete system which pro-
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.
vides support to a user to prevent movement in the vertical
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2022. Published February 2022. DOI: 10.1520/
F3543-22. direction.
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