ISO/TC 83/SC 4/WG 3 - Skis and snowboards

This document defines the minimum requirements for safety in poles for alpine and touring skiing. It specifies test methods to check conformity with these requirements. It is applicable to ski-poles for alpine and touring skiing in the following ranges of total length, lT: — group A, lT ≥ 1 050 mm (adults' poles); — group B, 1 050 mm > lT ≥ 700 mm (junior poles); — group C, lT

This document specifies test methods for screws used for fastening ski bindings to alpine skis. NOTE 1 Acceptance criteria are specified in ISO 6004. The results of these test methods characterize the properties of the binding screw. NOTE 2 A test method for the mounting and fastening characteristics of different ski models is specified in ISO 8364.

ISO 8364:2017 specifies requirements and test methods for the binding mounting area and free space area, ski bindings and retention devices of alpine skis, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional unit "ski binding ? retention device ? boot". ISO 8364:2017 contains data for the manufacturer of alpine skis, bindings and retention devices, concerning dimensions, tests and other specifications for the binding mounting area.

ISO 10045:2017 specifies the dimensions, mechanical properties and fastening characteristics of test screws used for testing the binding mounting area of alpine skis.

ISO 7139:2017 specifies laboratory measurement methods to determine the elastic properties of cross-country skis. Its purpose is to calculate the resistance of defined parts of the ski to bending. ISO 7139:2017 applies to cross-country skis with a nominal length greater than or equal to 150 cm. The standard measurement procedures can be used to ensure comparability between laboratory measurement data, determined and published by ski manufacturers, institutions or others. In ISO 7139:2017, no attempt is made to relate the measurement data to the quality of the ski

ISO 7798:2017 specifies a method for the determination of the fatigue indexes of cross-country skis (i.e. the resistance of the skis to changes of bottom camber height or irreversible damage) after a bending test with cyclic loading. ISO 7798:2017 is applicable to cross-country skis with a nominal length of 160 cm to 215 cm.

ISO 6003:2017 specifies laboratory measurement methods for mass and polar moment of inertia of alpine skis. If laboratory measurement data are determined and published by the ski manufacturer or other institutions, standard measurement procedures can be used to ensure comparability. ISO 6003:2017 also specifies a tolerance range which can be met by the measurement data of all manufactured skis, if for the specific model length measurement data are published by the manufacturer of the ski. NOTE The appropriate ski length can be given with the published measurement data. ISO 6003:2017 is not the purpose of this document to evaluate the measurement data with regard to their influence on the quality of the ski.

ISO 7138:2017 specifies laboratory measurement methods for mass and location of the balance point of cross-country skis. If laboratory measurement data are determined and published by manufacturers or other institutions, standard measurement procedures can be used to ensure comparability. ISO 7138:2017 is not the purpose of this document to evaluate the measurement data with regard to their influence on the quality of the ski.

ISO 8783:2015 provides guidelines for carrying out comparative testing of alpine skis with the objective of evaluating the performance characteristics. It is applicable to alpine skis in accordance with ISO 6289.

ISO 10958-2:2015 specifies requirements and test methods for snowboards as sports equipment on which bindings are attached by means of inserts that are not removable and screws. It contains data for the manufacturer of snowboards, bindings and retention devices concerning dimensions, tests and other specifications for the binding mounting area. For dimensions with no tolerance indicated, a tolerance of ±1 mm is valid.

ISO 5902:2013 specifies laboratory measurement methods to determine the elastic properties of alpine skis. Its purpose is to calculate the resistance of defined parts of the ski to bending and torsion. The standard measurement procedures are recommended in order to ensure comparability between laboratory measurement data determined and published by ski manufacturers, institutions and others.

ISO 6265:2013 specifies a method for determining the resistance of alpine skis to permanent deformation and breaking. lt is applicable to all alpine skis for adults, juveniles and children.

ISO 6266:2013 specifies a method for the determination of the fatigue indexes of alpine skis (i.e. the resistance of the skis to changes in shape and of stiffness) after a bending test with cyclic loading.

ISO 7795:2011 specifies test methods for determining the mounting and fastening characteristics of screws that are intended for fastening ski binding to cross-country skis. The requirements for ski-binding screws are specified in ISO 7794. The results of the test methods specified in ISO 7795:2011 characterize only the properties of the screw. The results do not specify the actual mounting and fastening characteristics of different ski models, this information being specified in ISO 9119.

ISO 7794:2011 specifies the dimensions, mechanical properties, mounting and fastening characteristics of screws used for mounting ski bindings on cross-country skis. The purpose of ISO 7794:2011 is to facilitate the design of a more rational and safer binding mounting system.

ISO 10228:2011 specifies the dimensions, mechanical properties and fastening characteristics of test screws used for testing the binding mounting area of cross-country skis.

ISO 6289:2003 defines terms for the specification of important characteristics of alpine, cross-country skis (XC-skis) and snowboards.

Specifies the dimensions, mechanical properties, and fastening characteristics of screws used for mounting ski bindings on alpine skis. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (1981).

Specifies requirements and test methods for the binding mounting areas of cross-country skis, within which parts of the toe-clip binding in accordance with ISO 6960 may be mounted. Alpine skis are excluded.

The purpose of the measuring method is to determine the residual camber height and length as a function of the load ("flattening test"). Gives some essential informations related to the parameters "contact load" and "standard camber length". Applies to cross-country skis of size 130 cm and longer.

Specifies the conditions for measuring the geometrical characteristics of alpine and cross-country skis (sampling and conditioning, tolerances) and the details of the test report.

Specifies a method for determination of the resistance of defined parts of cross-country skis to breaking when quasistatically loaded. The test is applicable to all sizes of cross-country skis for adults, juniors and children. The test procedure shall not be used for determination of breaking load of ski structures with relatively high plastic deformation (for example skis with steel edges or skis with aluminium skins).

ISO 7331:2011 defines the minimum requirements for safety in ski-poles for alpine skiing and specifies test methods to check conformity with these requirements. Special designs may deviate from ISO 7331:2011, but shall be marked in a durable manner as special designs.

ISO 8364:2007 specifies requirements and test methods for the binding mounting area and free space area, ski bindings and retention devices of alpine skis, in order to optimize the compatibility of the functional unit "ski binding - retention device - boot". It contains data for the manufacturer of alpine skis, bindings and retention devices, concerning dimensions, tests and other specifications for the binding mounting area.

ISO 7331:2005 specifies the minimum requirements for safety in ski-poles for alpine skiing and gives test methods to check conformity with these requirements. It applies to ski-poles for alpine skiing in the following ranges of total length: group A, equal to or great er than 1 050 mm (adults' poles); group B, less than 1 050 mm but equal to or greater than 700 mm (junior poles); group C, equal to or less than 700 mm (children's toy-poles).

ISO 10958-2:2004 specifies requirements and test methods for snowboards on which bindings are attached by means of inserts that are not removable and screws. ISO 10958-2:2004 does not apply to snowboards for children with a mass less then 25 kg. It contains data for the manufacturer of snowboards, bindings and retention devices concerning dimensions, tests and other specifications for the binding mounting area.

Specifies test methods for the determination of the mounting and fastening characteristics of screws which are intended for fastening ski binding to cross-country skis. The results of these test methods characterize only the properties of the screw and give no information about the actual mounting and fastening characteristics of different ski models. Requirements are specified in ISO 7794.

Specifies a method for determining the resistance of alpine skis to permanent deformation and breaking. Applies to all sizes of alpine skis for adults, juveniles and children.

Specifies test methods for screws used for fastening ski bindings to alpine skis. Acceptance criteria are specified in ISO 6004. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (1981).

Specifies the dimensions, mechanical properties and fastening characteristics of test screws used for testing the binding mounting area of cross-country skis.

Specifies the dimensions, mechanical properties, and fastening characteristics of screws used for mounting ski bindings on cross-country skis. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (1984).

Specifies the dimensions, mechanical properties and fastening characteristics of test screws used for testing the binding mounting area of alpine skis.

Specifies the apparatus, sampling and conditioning and the procedure for laboratory measuring methods to determine the elastic properties. Applies for cross-country skis with a nominal length greater than or equal to 150 cm. Standard measurement procedures are recommended in order to ensure the comparability between measurement data determined by the manufacturers.

Specifies laboratory measurement methods for the characteristics mentioned above. If laboratory measurement data are determined and published by manufacturers, standard measurement procedures are recommended to ensure comparability.

Specifies a methode for the determination of the fatigue indexes, i.e. the resistance of the skis to changes of bottom camber height or irreversible damage, after a bending test with cyclic loading. Is applicable to cross-country skis with a nominal length of 160 cm to 215 cm.

Specifies laboratory measuring methods for the characteristics mentioned above. If laboratory measurement data are determined by the manufacturer, standard measurement procedures are recommended to ensure compatibility. Specifies also a tolerance range which shall be met by the measurement data of all manufactured skis, if for the specific model length measurement data are published by the manufacturer. It is not the purpose of these methods to evaluate these data with regard to their influence on the quality of the ski.

Specifies a method for the determination of the resistance of the skis to changes in shape and of stiffness after a bending test with cyclic loading. Is applicable to all adult's skis and junior skis from 1400 to 1700 mm and children's skis from 1000 to 1300 mm. The test method determines the fatigue behaviour of camber height and centre spring constant as two important characteristics.

Specifies laboratory measurement methods to determine the elastic properties of alpine skis. Its purpose is to calculate the resistance of defined parts of the ski to bending and torsion.