ASTM F2126-06(2018)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity (Withdrawn 2022)
Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity (Withdrawn 2022)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 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.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
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.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities, this test method was withdrawn in November 2022 and replaced by Test Method F3545 on the Static Loading of Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands.1
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Designation: F2126 − 06 (Reapproved 2018) An American National Standard
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 3.2.3 climbing treestand—treestand that provides both the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static
desired elevation.
loadcapacityoftreestandsintermsofafactorofsafetyrelative
to the manufacturer’s rated capacity.
3.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—device to assist climb-
ing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the user
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his
regarded as the standard.
legs.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.5 ladder treestand—treestand that is secured to the tree
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
use.)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.2.7 platform—horizontal structural area of a treestand on
2. Referenced Documents
which the user stands and/or places his feet.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.8 treestand—devicedesignedtobeaffixedtoatreeorits
F2531 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats
branchessoastopermitanindividualtositorstandthereonfor
the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
3. Terminology
observe, photograph or hunt.
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
3.2.9 tripod or tower stand—tripod or tower stand is con-
ments are applicable to this test method.
structed to be self-supporting and is not required to be secured
3.2 Definitions:
to a tree.
3.2.1 backbar or V-bar—adjustable component of a climb-
ing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide
4. Summary of Test Method
support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
4.1 A climbing treestand is mounted so that its platform is
3.2.2 climbing stick—device used to assist climbing a tree
perpendicular or slightly above horizontal to a rigid wood or
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
metal pole when the rated load is applied parallel to the
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
mounting pole. A fixed position or ladder treestand shall be
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
mounted with the platform perpendicular to the mounting pole.
A tripod stand shall be positioned so that the platform is
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
perpendicular to the application of the load. A climbing stick
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
shall be mounted such that the steps are perpendicular to the
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.
pole. The platform is equipped with deflection measurement
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally
devices.The load is applied step-wise and recordings are made
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2126 – 06 (2010).
DOI: 10.1520/F2126-06R18.
of the load and deflection at each step until yielding or
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
permanent deflection occurs or until twice the rated load is
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
applied. The ladder, tripod and climbing sticks do not require
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. deflection measurements be taken.
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