F08.16 - Archery Products

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the testing technique to determine the rating velocities of an archery bow. Among the test methods are: force draw data, and the shooting test. The test arrow description and the test data correction are also detailed. This specification is not intended to provide any engineering or structural evaluation of the bow that would determine its fitness for the use intended, safe function, or any other attribute except as mentioned.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This specification will be used to determine a velocity under standard test conditions for rating an archery bow.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the testing technique to determine the rating velocities of a compound bow.  
1.2 This specification will provide only a certification of performance, that is, the velocities at which a given bow will launch arrows of specified weights under standard conditions.  
1.3 This specification is not intended to provide any engineering or structural evaluation of the bow that would determine its fitness for the use intended, safe function, or any other attribute except as stated.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 4, of this specification: 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.  
1.6 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This guide covers only the most obvious areas of overdraw safety.  
3.2 This guide is not intended as a comprehensive analysis of the subject.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the function of archery overdraws and suggests a limited number of geometric configurations that could decrease the potential risk of injury to the archer.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method establishes the procedure to be used to measure the force necessary to draw an archery bow from brace height to the full draw position, and the holding force necessary to retain the bow string when the bow is let-down from full draw to brace height. The force values taken at increments of draw length are then plotted versus draw length using rectangular coordinates. The resulting curves are known as the force-draw curve and the let-down curve.  
3.2 The force-draw curve is used to determine the energy that the limbs of the bow store when it is drawn. The area under the curve between the positions of brace height and full draw can be expressed as stored energy.  
3.3 The let-down curve is used to determine the energy required to restrain the bowstring as the bow is let-down from full draw to brace height. The energy represented by the area under the curve can be subtracted from the stored energy in order to establish the static hysteresis of the bow system.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure to be used to determine the force-draw and let-down curves for archery bows.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This guide is not meant to be all inclusive since there are, and will continue to be, special circumstances that will dictate the use of nonconforming dimensions. These special circumstances and the requirements that they establish cannot be totally anticipated and therefore must be treated individually.  
3.2 These guidelines are based on an analysis of presently used materials for the manufacture of bow strings and the strength requirements dictated by archery bows falling within a draw weight range of 0 to 100 lb (0 to 444.8 N).  
3.3 These guidelines also address the desirability of proper fit of the arrow nock to the center serving.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the formulation of preliminary guidelines for the outside diameter dimensions of the center servings for the shooting strings for archery bows.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide is not meant to be all inclusive since there are, and will continue to be, special circumstances that will dictate the use of nonconforming dimensions. These special circumstances and the requirements that they establish cannot be totally anticipated and therefore must be treated individually.
These guidelines are based on an analysis of presently used materials for the manufacture of bow strings and the strength requirements dictated by archery bows falling within a draw weight range of 0 to 100 lb (0 to 444.8 N).
These guidelines also address the desirability of proper fit of the arrow nock to the center serving.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the formulation of preliminary guidelines for the outside diameter dimensions of the center servings for the shooting strings for archery bows.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the testing technique to determine the rating velocities of an archery bow. Among the test methods are: force draw data, and the shooting test. The test arrow description and the test data correction are also detailed. This specification is not intended to provide any engineering or structural evaluation of the bow that would determine its fitness for the use intended, safe function, or any other attribute except as mentioned.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This specification will be used to determine a velocity under standard test conditions for rating an archery bow.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the testing technique to determine the rating velocities of a compound bow.
1.2 This specification will provide only a certification of performance, that is, the velocities at which a given bow will launch arrows of specified weights under standard conditions.
1.3 This specification is not intended to provide any engineering or structural evaluation of the bow that would determine its fitness for the use intended, safe function, or any other attribute except as stated.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 4, of this specification: 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method establishes the procedure to be used to measure the force necessary to draw an archery bow from brace height to the full draw position, and the holding force necessary to retain the bow string when the bow is let-down from full draw to brace height. The force values taken at increments of draw length are then plotted versus draw length using rectangular coordinates. The resulting curves are known as the force-draw curve and the let-down curve.
The force-draw curve is used to determine the energy that the limbs of the bow store when it is drawn. The area under the curve between the positions of brace height and full draw can be expressed as stored energy.
The let-down curve is used to determine the energy required to restrain the bowstring as the bow is let-down from full draw to brace height. The energy represented by the area under the curve can be subtracted from the stored energy in order to establish the static hysteresis of the bow system.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure to be used to determine the force-draw and let-down curves for archery bows.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide covers only the most obvious areas of overdraw safety.
This guide is not intended as a comprehensive analysis of the subject.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the function of archery overdraws and suggests a limited number of geometric configurations that could decrease the potential risk of injury to the archer.
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum requirements necessary for the establishment of a written quality assurance program for treestands and elevated hunting equipment.
The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum requirements necessary for the establishment of a written quality assurance program for treestands and elevated hunting equipment.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides minimum requirements for a quality assurance program.
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended to provide the user of cord materials for bowstrings the basic information for evaluation and procurement.  
4.2 This test method is not meant to be all inclusive since special circumstances may occur that will dictate the use of nonconforming procedures for evaluation. Special circumstances and the requirements they establish cannot be anticipated totally and, therefore, must be considered on an individual basis.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method establishes the classification and testing of cord as a component material used in the fashioning of bowstrings.
1.2 This test method is not intended to provide information beyond any evaluation of the cord material that would determine its fitness for use other than in the fabrication of completed bowstrings.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the classification and marking of single-lens scopes used in conjunction with archery bows. The lenses are classified in terms of optical magnification, scope markings, and charts of the empirical relationship of the apparent magnification that the consumer can expect to obtain when a correctly marked lens is used under specific conditions. The visual acuity of the lenses is related to the magnification of the lens in general, and is dependent on other factors such as the specific individual, lens quality, and the size of the rear aperture used with the lens. This specification does not go beyond this definition of acuity.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This specification is intended to ensure uniform classification of the lenses and the marking of scopes to avoid confusion of the consumer, which results form the use of different classification and identification systems.
This specification is based on the use of the diopter that is the reciprocal of the focal length of the lens as measured in metres.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers lenses and scopes used in conjunction with archery bows. It establishes a standardized system for the classification of these lenses in terms of their optical magnification, the marking of the scopes in which the lenses are mounted, and charts depicting the empirical relationship of the apparent magnification the consumer can expect to obtain when a correctly marked lens is used under specific conditions.
1.2 Acuity—The visual acuity of these lenses is related to the magnification of the lens in general. For the average subject there can be an improvement in acuity with lenses having apparent magnifications of 2 to 4× and a decrement in acuity with lenses of 6× and greater.
1.2.1 Acuity also is dependent on other factors, such as the specific individual, lens quality, and the size and quality of the rear aperture (peep) used in conjunction with the lens. Beyond this statement, acuity is not the subject of this specification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to measure the maximum arrest force and dynamic strength on treestand FAS and components or subsystems. This test is intended for program quality assurance and production quality control purposes. It is not intended to be an independent material or product acceptance test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and components or subsystems.
1.2 This test method addresses equipment used in hunting situations requiring personal protection against falls from heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors, purchasers, and users of such equipment.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to provide a stable industry standard by which benchmarks and comparisons can be made by manufacturers and consumers.
This test method is intended to clarify and define arrow spine or stiffness as it pertains to the archery industry and sport.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the formulation and designation of arrow spine measurement standards and nomenclature for arrow shafts.
1.2 The English system of measurement, specifically inches of deflection, shall be used for all spine values expressed for a given arrow shaft.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for the evaluation of the load capacity of treestands, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety factors.
It is emphasized that the use of these procedures 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 a reasonable test procedure in those instances where no standard exists today.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for testing the load capacity of treestands.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This guide covers the measurement guidelines for arrow shaft straightness and is intended to provide a standard means of measuring straightness using a fixed span distance by employing tools and devices available in the archery industry. The arrow shafts shall be measured for straightness using a span type measurement technique, where the measurements shall be taken at the center of the span by a noncontact laser type optical measurement device. The accuracy of the measurement shall depend on the consistency of roundness of the arrow shafts. However, in the case where the arrow shaft is not round, additional measurement devices shall be considered to ensure the accuracy of measurement. The straightness measurement values shall be represented by total indicator readings.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The measurement system presented in this guide is intended to ensure uniform arrow shaft straightness measurement standards to avoid confusion of the consumer, which results from the use of different straightness measurement systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the formulation and designation of straightness measurement standards and nomenclature for arrow shafts.
1.2 This guide is designed to provide manufacturers and consumers a means for measuring the straightness of arrow shafts with tools and devices available in the archery industry and sport.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the testing technique to determine the rating velocities of an archery bow. Among the test methods are: force draw data, and the shooting test. The test arrow description and the test data correction are also detailed. This specification is not intended to provide any engineering or structural evaluation of the bow that would determine its fitness for the use intended, safe function, or any other attribute except as mentioned.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This specification will be used to determine a velocity under standard test conditions for rating an archery bow.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the testing technique to determine the rating velocities of a compound bow.
1.2 This specification will provide only a certification of performance, that is, the velocities at which a given bow will launch arrows of specified weights under standard conditions.
1.3 This specification is not intended to provide any engineering or structural evaluation of the bow that would determine its fitness for the use intended, safe function, or any other attribute except as stated.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 4, of this specification: 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.

ABSTRACT
This test method covers procedure to determine the percent of let-off for archery bows. Percent of let-off shall be determined from formula using force-draw curve. Other factors for percent of let-off determination include hysteresis effect and rating conditions.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
It is recognized that certain designs of the cams used in the compounding systems of archery bows cause variation in the percent of let-off with change in draw length, draw weight, or both. This is true particularly with the style of cam that achieves draw length adjustment by effectively altering the length of the shooting string by any of several methods. In this case, the mid-draw length and the maximum draw weight obtainable (but not to exceed the maximum rated weight of the bow) shall be used to determine the official percent of let-off for the bow in question.  
Historically, two methods have been in use to establish the percent of let-off for archery bows. The most common method uses the peak draw force and the minimum holding force read from the force-draw curve to calculate the percent of let-off. The second method uses the peak draw force from the force-draw curve and the minimum holding force from the let-down curve for this calculation. This test method defines the two methods and distinguishes between them.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure to be used to determine the percent of let-off for archery bows.
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for use, selection, location, placement, and content of labels on treestands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user labels on treestands.
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for quality assurance and production control purposes with recognition that individual usage will vary considerably. This test method is not intended to be an independent material or product-acceptance test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedures for determining the capability of climbing and ladder treestands and tripods to withstand repeated loading relative to the manufacturer's rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for quality assurance and production control purposes. This test method is not intended to be an independent material or product-acceptance test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static stability and adherence of treestands relative to the manufacturer's rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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 treestand seats in terms of a factor of safety relative to the manufacturers rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity for the evaluation of the load capacity of ladder and tripod type stands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety factors.
It is emphasized that the use of these procedures 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 a reasonable test procedure in those instances where no standard exists today.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for testing the load capacity of ladder and tripod type treestands. This practice also applies to climbing sticks which shall meet the same requirements as the steps to ladder and tripod type stands. For changes to this specification since the last issue, refer to the Summary of Changes section at the end of the standard.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for instructions for treestands, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not alter the validity of data determined with specific tests related to other standards.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user instructions for treestands.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the method of determining and designating the balance point location of an arrow assembly for use with an archery bow. The base for determining the percentage location of the balance point of the arrow assembly shall be the ATA (Archery Trade Association) arrow length. When the balance point of the arrow is determined, the arrow assembly shall be complete with all components, including the arrow point in place and mounted securely ready for shooting. In determining the balance point, the arrow assembly shall be placed on a knife edge and moved longitudinally until perfect balance is achieved. The FOC (front of center) shall be measured as follows: from the bottom of nock slot, measure the distance from the bottom of the nock slot to the balance point; or from the front of the shaft assembly, measure the distance from the designated point to the balance point. The percent FOC shall be calculated using the specified formula. The following arrow assemblies are illustrated: (1) arrow assembly employing an interchangeable point insert (2) arrow assembly having the front end of the shaft tapered or swaged, (3) arrow assembly incorporating an outsert, and (4) arrow assembly with a head that has an integral cylindrical socket.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the method of determining and designating the location of the balance point of an arrow assembly for use with an archery bow.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods are intended to provide basic information for evaluation and procurement for the user of serving string materials for bowstrings.
These test methods are not meant to be all inclusive since special circumstances may occur that dictate the use of nonconforming procedures for evaluation. These special circumstances and the requirements they establish cannot be totally anticipated and therefore must be considered on an individual basis.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the classification and testing of serving string as a component material used in the fashioning of archery bowstrings.
1.2 These test methods are not intended to provide information beyond any evaluation of the serving string material that would determine its fitness for use other than in the fabrication of the completed bowstring.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum requirements necessary for the establishment of a written quality assurance program for treestands and elevated hunting equipment.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides minimum requirements for a quality assurance program.
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for availability, use, and selection of safety devices on treestands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user safety devices on treestands.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide is not intended to be all-inclusive. There may be additional aspects of performance and safety that need to be addressed in order to have a comprehensive study of the subject matter.
The suggested preliminary guideline summaries that follow were developed by a consensus of bowhunters with many years of field experience, industry people with knowledge in the design and manufacture of broadheads, and individuals experienced in the distribution and retail areas of the business who have close contact with end users.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the formulation of preliminary guidelines in six areas of broadhead performance and safety.
1.2 The first three guidelines, flight, penetration, and sharpness, are related to performance, but they can have some bearing on safety. The last three, impact resistance, assembly and attachment methods, and packaging, determine to a great degree the safety level of the broadhead in the hands of the end user.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to measure the maximum arrest force and dynamic strength on treestand FAS and components or subsystems. This test is intended for program quality assurance and production quality control purposes. It is not intended to be an independent material or product acceptance test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and components or subsystems.
1.2 This test method addresses equipment used in hunting situations requiring personal protection against falls from heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors, purchasers, and users of such equipment.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide covers only the most obvious areas of overdraw safety.
This guide is not intended as a comprehensive analysis of the subject.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the function of archery overdraws and suggests a limited number of geometric configurations that could decrease the potential risk of injury to the archer.
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide is not meant to be all inclusive since there are, and will continue to be, special circumstances that will dictate the use of nonconforming dimensions. These special circumstances and the requirements that they establish cannot be totally anticipated and therefore must be treated individually.
These guidelines are based on an analysis of presently used materials for the manufacture of bow strings and the strength requirements dictated by archery bows falling within a draw weight range of 0 to 100 lb (0 to 444.8 N).
These guidelines also address the desirability of proper fit of the arrow nock to the center serving.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the formulation of preliminary guidelines for the outside diameter dimensions of the center servings for the shooting strings for archery bows.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method establishes the procedure to be used to measure the force necessary to draw an archery bow from brace height to the full draw position, and the holding force necessary to retain the bow string when the bow is let-down from full draw to brace height. The force values taken at increments of draw length are then plotted versus draw length using rectangular coordinates. The resulting curves are known as the force-draw curve and the let-down curve.
The force-draw curve is used to determine the energy that the limbs of the bow store when it is drawn. The area under the curve between the positions of brace height and full draw can be expressed as stored energy.
The let-down curve is used to determine the energy required to restrain the bowstring as the bow is let-down from full draw to brace height. The energy represented by the area under the curve can be subtracted from the stored energy in order to establish the static hysteresis of the bow system.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure to be used to determine the force-draw and let-down curves for archery bows.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended to provide the user of cord materials for bowstrings the basic information for evaluation and procurement.  
4.2 This test method is not meant to be all inclusive since special circumstances may occur that will dictate the use of nonconforming procedures for evaluation. Special circumstances and the requirements they establish cannot be anticipated totally and, therefore, must be considered on an individual basis.
TABLE 1 Cord Material Strength Requirements   Cord Material Strength, lbA 15–3940–6465–8990–114115–139140–164165–189  Specified weight, lb5101520253035
A Multiply by 4.448 for conversion to newtons.
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1.1 This test method establishes the classification and testing of cord as a component material used in the fashioning of bowstrings.
1.2 This test method is not intended to provide information beyond any evaluation of the cord material that would determine its fitness for use other than in the fabrication of completed bowstrings.
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for the evaluation of the load capacity of treestands, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety factors.
It is emphasized that the use of these procedures 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 a reasonable test procedure in those instances where no standard exists today.
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1.1 This practice provides guidance for testing the load capacity of treestands.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for quality assurance and production control purposes.
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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.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the classification and marking of single-lens scopes used in conjunction with archery bows. The lenses are classified in terms of optical magnification, scope markings, and charts of the empirical relationship of the apparent magnification that the consumer can expect to obtain when a correctly marked lens is used under specific conditions. The visual acuity of the lenses is related to the magnification of the lens in general, and is dependent on other factors such as the specific individual, lens quality, and the size of the rear aperture used with the lens. This specification does not go beyond this definition of acuity.
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1.1 This specification covers lenses and scopes used in conjunction with archery bows. It establishes a standardized system for the classification of these lenses in terms of their optical magnification, the marking of the scopes in which the lenses are mounted, and charts depicting the empirical relationship of the apparent magnification the consumer can expect to obtain when a correctly marked lens is used under specific conditions.
1.2 AcuityThe visual acuity of these lenses is related to the magnification of the lens in general. For the average subject there can be an improvement in acuity with lenses having apparent magnifications of 2 to 4 and a decrement in acuity with lenses of 6 and greater.
1.2.1 Acuity also is dependent on other factors, such as the specific individual, lens quality, and the size and quality of the rear aperture (peep) used in conjunction with the lens. Beyond this statement, acuity is not the subject of this specification.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for selection, content and placement of user instructions for treestands, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
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1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user instructions for treestands.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for use, selection, location, placement, and content of labels on treestands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
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1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user labels on treestands.
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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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static load capacity of treestand seats in terms of a factor of safety relative to the manufacturers 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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static stability of treestands relative to the manufacturer's rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for quality assurance and production control purposes. This test method is not intended to be an independent material or product-acceptance test.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the static stability and adherence of treestands relative to the manufacturer's rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity for the evaluation of the load capacity of ladder and tripod type stands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety factors.
It is emphasized that the use of these procedures 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 a reasonable test procedure in those instances where no standard exists today.
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1.1 This practice provides guidance for testing the load capacity of ladder and tripod type treestands. This practice also applies to climbing sticks which shall meet the same requirements as the steps to ladder and tripod type stands. For changes to this specification since the last issue, refer to the Summary of Changes section at the end of the standard.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for availability, use, and selection of safety devices on treestands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
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1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user safety devices on treestands.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for quality assurance and production control purposes with recognition that individual usage will vary considerably. This test method is not intended to be an independent material or product-acceptance test.
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1.1 This test method covers the procedures for determining the capability of climbing treestands to withstand repeated loading relative to the manufacturer's rated capacity.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This guide covers the measurement guidelines for arrow shaft straightness and is intended to provide a standard means of measuring straightness using a fixed span distance by employing tools and devices available in the archery industry. The arrow shafts shall be measured for straightness using a span type measurement technique, where the measurements shall be taken at the center of the span by a noncontact laser type optical measurement device. The accuracy of the measurement shall depend on the consistency of roundness of the arrow shafts. However, in the case where the arrow shaft is not round, additional measurement devices shall be considered to ensure the accuracy of measurement. The straightness measurement values shall be represented by total indicator readings.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The measurement system presented in this guide is intended to ensure uniform arrow shaft straightness measurement standards to avoid confusion of the consumer, which results from the use of different straightness measurement systems.
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1.1 This guide covers the formulation and designation of straightness measurement standards and nomenclature for arrow shafts.
1.2 This guide is designed to provide manufacturers and consumers a means for measuring the straightness of arrow shafts with tools and devices available in the archery industry and sport.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to provide a stable industry standard by which benchmarks and comparisons can be made by manufacturers and consumers.
This test method is intended to clarify and define arrow spine or stiffness as it pertains to the archery industry and sport.
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1.1 This test method covers the formulation and designation of arrow spine measurement standards and nomenclature for arrow shafts.
1.2 The English system of measurement, specifically inches of deflection, shall be used for all spine values expressed for a given arrow shaft.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This guide covers the formulation and designation of straightness measurement standards and nomenclature for arrow shafts.
1.2 This guide is designed to provide manufacturers and consumers a means for measuring the straightness of arrow shafts with tools and devices available in the archery industry and sport.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the testing technique to determine the rating velocities of an archery bow. Among the test methods are: force draw data, and the shooting test. The test arrow description and the test data correction are also detailed. This specification is not intended to provide any engineering or structural evaluation of the bow that would determine its fitness for the use intended, safe function, or any other attribute except as mentioned.
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1.1 This specification covers the testing technique to determine the rating velocity of an archery bow.  
1.2 This specification will provide only a certification of performance; that is, the velocity at which a given bow will launch an arrow of a specified weight under standard conditions.  
1.3 This specification is not intended to provide any engineering or structural evaluation of the bow that would determine its fitness for the use intended, safe function, or any other attribute except as stated.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 4, of this specification: 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.

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the method of determining and designating the balance point location of an arrow assembly for use with an archery bow. The base for determining the percentage location of the balance point of the arrow assembly shall be the ATA (Archery Trade Association) arrow length. When the balance point of the arrow is determined, the arrow assembly shall be complete with all components, including the arrow point in place and mounted securely ready for shooting. In determining the balance point, the arrow assembly shall be placed on a knife edge and moved longitudinally until perfect balance is achieved. The FOC (front of center) shall be measured as follows: from the bottom of nock slot, measure the distance from the bottom of the nock slot to the balance point; or from the front of the shaft assembly, measure the distance from the designated point to the balance point. The percent FOC shall be calculated using the specified formula. The following arrow assemblies are illustrated: (1) arrow assembly employing an interchangeable point insert (2) arrow assembly having the front end of the shaft tapered or swaged, (3) arrow assembly incorporating an outsert, and (4) arrow assembly with a head that has an integral cylindrical socket.
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1.1 This specification covers the method of determining and designating the location of the balance point of an arrow assembly for use with an archery bow.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

ABSTRACT
This test method covers procedure to determine the percent of let-off for archery bows. Percent of let-off shall be determined from formula using force-draw curve. Other factors for percent of let-off determination include hysteresis effect and rating conditions.
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1.1 This test method establishes the procedure to be used to determine the percent of let-off for archery bows.  
1.2 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.