ASTM F3249-24
(Specification)Standard Specification for Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
Standard Specification for Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for treestands, climbing sticks, and tripod/tower stands that are used for hunting, photographing, or general observation. It covers ladder treestands; non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestands; climbing sticks (continuous); climbing sticks (sectional); and tripods or tower stands. It also applies to three types of climbing treestand: climbing treestand (hand climber), Type I; climbing treestand (sit/stand), Type II; and climbing treestand (sit/stand), Type III.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for treestands, climbing sticks, and tripod/tower stands that are used for hunting, photographing, or general observation. Furthermore, this specification establishes minimum warning and package labeling, instructional content, safety device requirements, and physical testing parameters. This is a performance based specification and is not intended to restrict design.
1.2 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification shall be a certification that the product tested meets all of the requirements of the specification in its entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed this specification and shall not be sold with any indication that it meets parts of the specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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: F3249 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3249; 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 F2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capa-
bility
1.1 This specification covers requirements for treestands,
F2275 Practice for Treestand Manufacturer Quality Assur-
climbing sticks, and tripod/tower stands that are used for
ance Program
hunting, photographing, or general observation. Furthermore,
F2337 Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
this specification establishes minimum warning and package
F3545 Test Method for Static Loading of Treestands, Climb-
labeling, instructional content, safety device requirements, and
ing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
physical testing parameters. This is a performance based
specification and is not intended to restrict design.
3. Terminology
1.2 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any
3.1 Definitions:
statement of compliance with this specification shall be a
3.1.1 backbar, n—adjustable component of a climbing tree-
certification that the product tested meets all of the require-
stand that engages the tree to provide support. The backbar
ments of the specification in its entirety. A product that fails to
may be rigid or flexible.
meet any one of the requirements of this specification is
considered to have failed this specification and shall not be sold 3.1.2 climbing belt, n—a strap/belt or similar device which
with any indication that it meets parts of the specification. is fastened about the person in a manner so as to contain the
torso and stabilize the user’s horizontal load while either
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
devices, and so forth, or during ascent/descent of tree or ladder.
standard.
A FBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.3 corner stability, n—the ability of a treestand to resist
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
eccentricity, twisting, or sudden movement when load is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
applied separately to each of the four corners of a foot
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
platform.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.4 fall arrest system, n—system that is assembled for the
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user. A FAS
consists of a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- connecting hardware, climbing belt (for fixed position stands),
and suspension relief device.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.5 foot platform, n—horizontal structural area of a tree-
stand on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.6 full body harness (FBH), n—component with a design
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
of straps that is fastened about the person in a manner so as to
F2123 Practice for Treestand Instructions
contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at
least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders, with means
for attaching it to other components or subsystems.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of 3.1.7 integral seat, n—a seat which is attached to the
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.
footplatform and is necessary to the completeness of the
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2024. Published February 2024. Originally
product.
approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as F3249 – 20. DOI:
10.1520/F3249-24.
3.1.8 multiple user rated capacity (MUR), n—the maximum
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load capacity, not to be exceeded, of a treestand, tripod o tower
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
sta
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F3249 − 20 F3249 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3249; 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
1.1 This specification covers requirements for treestands, climbing sticks, and tripod/tower stands that are used for hunting,
photographing, or general observation. Furthermore, this specification establishes minimum warning and package labeling,
instructional content, safety device requirements, and physical testing parameters. This is a performance based specification and
is not intended to restrict design.
1.2 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification shall be a certification
that the product tested meets all of the requirements of the specification in its entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the
requirements of this specification is considered to have failed this specification and shall not be sold with any indication that it
meets parts of the specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2123 Practice for Treestand Instructions
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F2125 Test Method for Treestand Static Stability and Adherence (Withdrawn 2022)
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F2126 Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity (Withdrawn 2022)
F2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capability
F2275 Practice for Treestand Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program
F2337 Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
F2531F3545 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand SeatsStatic Loading of Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or
Tower Stands (Withdrawn 2022)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.
Current edition approved April 1, 2020Feb. 1, 2024. Published May 2020February 2024. Originally approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 20172020 as
F3249 – 17.F3249 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/F3249-20.10.1520/F3249-24.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 backbar, n—adjustable component of a climbing treestand that engages the tree to provide support. The backbar may be rigid
or flexible.
3.1.2 climbing belt, n—a strap/belt or similar device which is fastened about the person in a manner so as to contain the torso and
stabilize the user’s horizontal load while either working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing devices, and so forth,
or during ascent/descent of tree or ladder. A FBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
3.1.3 corner stability, n—the ability of a treestand to resist eccentricity, twisting, or sudden movement when load is applied
separately to each of the four corners of a foot platform.
3.1.4 fall arrest system, n—system that is assembled for the purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user. A FAS consists of
a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means, connecting hardware, climbing belt (for fixed position stands), and suspension relief
device.
3.1.5 f
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