ASTM F2128-05

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An American National Standard
Designation:F2128–05
Standard Test Method for
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Treestand Repetitive Loading Capability
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2128; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2.3 handclimber, or climbing aid—a device to assist
climbing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the
1.1 This test method covers the procedures for determining
user to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand
the capability of climbing treestands to withstand repeated
with his legs.
loading relative to the manufacturer’s rated capacity.
3.2.4 ladder treestand—a treestand that is secured to the
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
tree at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
treestand can be secured to the tree at other locations and has
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
and are not considered standard.
3.2.5 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
use.)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.6 platform—the horizontal structural area of a treestand
2. Referenced Documents
on which the user stands or places his feet, or both.
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3.2.7 treestand—a device designed to be affixed to a tree or
2.1 ASTM Standards:
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
F 2124 Practice for Testing Ladder Treestand, Tripod Tree-
for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
stand and Climbing Stick Load Capacity
observe, photograph or hunt.
3. Terminology
3.2.8 two person treestand—a ladder or hang-on treestand
designed and marketed for use by two persons simultaneously.
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
ments are applicable to this practice.
4. Summary of Test Method
3.2 Definitions:
4.1 A treestand is mounted so that its platform is perpen-
3.2.1 backbar or V-bar—the adjustable component of a
dicular to a rigid wood or metal pole when the rate load
climbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to
capacity is applied parallel to the mounting pole. The load is
provide support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
applied vertically and is guided so that it is applied at the
3.2.2 climbing treestand—a treestand that provides both the
locations applied when ascending or descending a tree on the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
treestand. The test subject is noted after a certain number of
desired elevation.
loading cycles, by means of a thorough visual inspection, to
determine if any structural damage such as yielding or crack-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
ing, or both, has occurred. In the case of a ladder treestand, the
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
load is applied to the rungs of the ladder. The test subject is
Archery Products.
noted after a certain number of loading cycles, by means of a
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F 2128 – 01.
thorough visual inspection, to determine if any structural
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
damage such as yielding or cracking, or both, has occurred.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.2 Stand up-sit down two-piece climbers—both seat and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. foot sections may be tested at the same time.
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F2128–05
5. Significance and Use 7. Procedure
7.1 Read instructions accompanying the test subject to
5.1 This test method is intended for quality assurance and
ascertaintheproperprocedureforuseandmountingandsecure
production control purposes with recogniti
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