ASTM F2126-06
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for quality assurance and production control purposes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static load capacity of treestands in terms of a factor of safety relative to the manufacturer's rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as the 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
Designation:F2126–06
Standard Test Method for
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Treestand Static Load Capacity
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2126; 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 3.2.5 ladder treestand—treestand that is secured to the tree
at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
loadcapacityoftreestandsintermsofafactorofsafetyrelative
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
to the manufacturer’s rated capacity.
3.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
regarded as the standard.
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
use.)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.7 platform—horizontal structural area of a treestand on
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
which the user stands and/or places his feet.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.8 treestand—device designed to be affixed to a tree or
2. Referenced Documents
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
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for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
observe, photograph or hunt.
F2531 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats
3.2.9 tripod or tower stand—tripod or tower stand is con-
3. Terminology
structed to be self-supporting and is not required to be secured
to a tree.
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
ments are applicable to this test method.
4. Summary of Test Method
3.2 Definitions:
4.1 A climbing treestand is mounted so that its platform is
3.2.1 backbar or V-bar—adjustable component of a climb-
perpendicular or slightly above horizontal to a rigid wood or
ing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide
metal pole when the rated load is applied parallel to the
support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
mounting pole. A fixed position or ladder treestand shall be
3.2.2 climbing stick—device used to assist climbing a tree
mounted with the platform perpendicular to the mounting pole.
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
A tripod stand shall be positioned so that the platform is
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
perpendicular to the application of the load. A climbing stick
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
shall be mounted such that the steps are perpendicular to the
3.2.3 climbing treestand—treestand that provides both the
pole. The platform is equipped with deflection measurement
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
devices.The load is applied step-wise and recordings are made
desired elevation.
of the load and deflection at each step until yielding or
3.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—device to assist climb-
permanent deflection occurs or until twice the rated load is
ing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the user
applied. The ladder, tripod and climbing sticks do not require
to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his
deflection measurements be taken.
legs.
5. Significance and Use
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
5.1 This test method is intended for quality assurance and
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
production control purposes.
Archery Products.
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally
6. Apparatus
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F2126 – 01. DOI:
10.1520/F2126-06.
6.1 Arigid round wood or metal pole, preferably vertical, is
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
used to mount the subject product such that pole deflection is
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
minimized.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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