ASTM F473-09

Standard Specification for Binding Mounting Area Dimensions on Alpine Skis and Bindings

ABSTRACT
This specification covers dimensions for binding mounting areas to be used in alpine skis and mounting-related dimensions on alpine ski bindings, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional unit" ski-binding-retention device- boot." The area wherein parts of the binding may be mounted is defined. Standard dimensions and location for a binding mounting area enable a ski designer to locate reinforcing elements within this area. Standard dimensions also enable the binding designer to determine all interface dimensions for binding unit size, screw locations, etc.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This specification defines the area wherein parts of the binding may be mounted. Standard dimensions and location for a binding mounting area enable a ski designer to locate reinforcing elements within this area. Standard dimensions also enable the binding designer to determine all interface dimensions for binding unit size, screw locations, etc. Bindings and skis built in compliance with this specification are compatible. This specification does not apply to any bindings or skis manufactured prior to Jan. 1, 1979.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers dimensions for binding mounting areas for alpine skis and mounting-related dimensions on alpine ski bindings as part of an interface (“ski-binding-boot”) system, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional elements of the system. It contains data needed for the manufacture of alpine skis, and for manufacturers of alpine ski bindings, specifically with respect to the binding mounting area. This specification is applicable to alpine skis of the following chord lengths (see Terminology F 472 for the definition of chord length, LN):
Group 1: LN ≥ 1700 mm Group 2: 1400 mm ≤ LN  1700 mm Group 3: 1000 mm ≤ LN  1400 mm Group 4: 750 mm ≤ LN  1000 mm
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2009
• ICS: 97.220.20 - Winter sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F27 - Snow and Water Sports
• Drafting Committee: F27.30 - Skiing and Snowboarding Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F473-96(2003) - Standard Specification for Binding Mounting Area Dimensions on Alpine Skis and Bindings
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM F473-09(2017) - Standard Specification for Binding Mounting Area Dimensions on Alpine Skis and Bindings
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2017

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F473 −09
Standard Specification for
Binding Mounting Area Dimensions on Alpine Skis and
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Bindings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF473;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
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1.1 This specification covers dimensions for binding
3.1 Definitions:
mounting areas for alpine skis and mounting-related dimen-
3.1.1 binding mounting—all the connections between the
sions on alpine ski bindings as part of an interface (“ski-
parts of the binding and the ski, especially those designed to
binding-boot”) system, in order to optimize the compatibility
transmit forces between binding and ski and that fulfill the
of the functional elements of the system. It contains data
minimum strength requirements determined for the function of
needed for the manufacture of alpine skis, and for manufac-
the binding.
turers of alpine ski bindings, specifically with respect to the
3.1.2 binding mounting area—that portion of the top surface
binding mounting area. This specification is applicable to
of the ski that is intended for mounting bindings. The stan-
alpine skis of the following chord lengths (see Terminology
dardized binding mounting area establishes the area on the ski
F472 for the definition of chord length, L ):
N
within which the entire diameter of binding screws should be
Group 1: L $ 1700 mm
N
placed.
Group 2: 1400 mm# L < 1700 mm
N
Group 3: 1000 mm# L < 1400 mm
N
Group 4: 750 mm# L < 1000 mm
N
4. Significance and Use
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1 This specification defines the area wherein parts of the
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
bindingmaybemounted.Standarddimensionsandlocationfor
standard.
a binding mounting area enable a ski designer to locate
2. Referenced Documents reinforcingelementswithinthisarea.Standarddimensionsalso
enable the binding designer to determine all interface dimen-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
sions for binding unit size, screw locations, etc. Bindings and
F472 Terminology for Geometry of Alpine Skis
skis built in compliance with this specification are compatible.
F944 Specification for Properties of Adult Alpine Ski Boots
4 This specification does not apply to any bindings or skis
(Withdrawn 2004)
manufactured prior to Jan. 1, 1979.
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2.2 ISO Standard:
8364 Alpine Skis and Bindings—Binding Mounting Area—
5. Specifications of Binding Mounting Area
Requirements and Test Methods
5.1 Tolerances—Unless otherwise indicated, the tolerance
on all dimensions specified is 61 mm.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F27 on Snow
5.2 Indication of Mounting Point:
Skiing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F27.30 on Skis and Boots.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2009.PublishedJuly2009.Originallyapproved
5.2.1 The ski manufacturer shall be required to put a clearly
in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F473 – 96 (2003). DOI:
visible mark at least on the left side or top surface, or both, of
10.1520/F0473-09.
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the ski, up to the left outer edge.This line corresponds with the
This specification is meant to conform in all significant aspects to the
specification for binding mounting area for alpine skis as set forth in ISO 8364.
mark on the side surface of the boot sole, or when noted, to the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
boot sole toe location (see Specification F944).
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2.2 The location of the mark on the ski shall be deter-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
mined by the ski manufacturer in accordance with established
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
test procedures and results.
www.astm.org.
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5.3 Length of Binding Mounting Area (see Fig. 1)—The
Floor, New York, NY 10036.
length of the binding mounting area forwards and backwards
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036. from the midsole mounting point shall be as follows:
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NOTE 1—Tolerance in millimetres.
FIG. 1 Longitudinal Profile
Group 1: 275 mm Groups 1 and 2: 42.5 mm
Group 2: 240 mm Groups 3 and 4: 40.5 mm
Group 3: 210 mm
5.5.2 Minimum Center-to-Center Distance:
Group 4: 190 mm
or about
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Designation:F473–96 (Reapproved 2003) Designation: F 473 – 09
Standard Specification for
Binding Mounting Area Dimensions on Alpine Skis and
1
Bindings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 473; 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
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1.1 This specification covers dimensions for binding mounting areas for alpine skis and mounting-related dimensions on alpine
ski bindings as part of an interface (“ski-binding-boot”) system, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional unit“
ski-binding—retention device—boot.” elements of the system. It contains data needed for the manufacture of alpine skis, and for
manufacturers of alpine ski bindings, specifically with respect to the binding mounting area. This specification is applicable to
alpine skis of the following nominalchord lengths (see Terminology F 472 for the definition of nominalchord length, L ):
N
Group 1: L $ 1700 mm
N
Group 2: 1400 mm# L < 1700 mm
N
Group 3: 1000 mm# L < 1400 mm
N
Group 4: 750 mm# L < 1000 mm
N
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 472 Terminology for Geometry of Alpine Skis
F 944 Specification for Properties of Adult Alpine Ski Boots
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2.2 ISO Standard:
8364 Alpine Skis and Bindings—Binding Mounting Area—Requirements and Test Methods
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 binding mounting—all the connections between the parts of the binding and the ski, especially those designed to transmit
forcesbetweenbindingandskiandwhichthatfulfilltheminimumstrengthrequirementsdeterminedforthefunctionofthebinding.
3.1.2 binding mounting area—that portion of the top surface of the ski that is intended for mounting bindings.The standardized
binding mounting area establishes the area on the ski within which the entire diameter of binding screws should be placed.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This specification defines the area wherein parts of the binding may be mounted. Standard dimensions and location for a
binding mounting area enable a ski designer to locate reinforcing elements within this area. Standard dimensions also enable the
binding designer to determine all interface dimensions for binding unit size, screw locations, etc. Bindings and skis built in
compliance with this specification are compatible. This specification does not apply to any bindings or skis manufactured prior to
Jan. 1, 1979.
5. Specifications of Binding Mounting Area
5.1 Tolerances—Unless otherwise indicated, the tolerance on all dimensions specified is 61 mm.
5.2 Indication of Mounting Point :
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F27 on Snow Skiing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F27.30 on Skis and Boots.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as F473–96.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 473 – 96 (2003).
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This specification is meant to conform in all significant aspects to the specification for binding mounting area for alpine skis as set forth in ISO 8364.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
4
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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5.2.1 The ski manufacturer shall be required to put a clearly visible mark at least on the left side or top surface, or both, of the
ski, up to the left outer edge. This line corresponds with the mark on the side surface of the boot sole, or when noted, to the boot
sole toe location (see Specification F 944).
5.2.2 The location of the mark on the ski shall
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