ASTM F2123-01

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An American National Standard
Designation:F2123–01
Standard Practice for
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Treestand Instructions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2123; 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 2.2.8 treestand—a device designed to be affixed to a tree or
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user
for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
instructions for treestands.
observe, photograph or hunt.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
2.2.9 tripod or tower treestand—a tripod or tower treestand
regarded as standard.
is constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
secured to a tree.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Summary of Practice
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1 This practice provides guidelines for the selection,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
content and placement of user instructions for treestands
2. Terminology particularly for quality assurance and adequacy of safety.
2.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
4. Significance and Use
ments are applicable to this practice.
4.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintain
2.2 Definitions:
uniformity in practices for selection, content and placement of
2.2.1 backbar or V-bar—the adjustable component of a
user instructions for treestands, particularly with regard to
climbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to
quality assurance and safety.
provide support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
4.2 It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not
2.2.2 climbing stick—a device to assist climbing a tree
alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
2.2.3 climbing treestand—a treestand that provides both the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
5. Procedure
desired elevation.
5.1 It is recommended that manufacturers follow the meth-
2.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—a device to assist
ods of developing instructions so described herein. When
climbing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the
unusual or special conditions require instructions or informa-
user to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand
tion not covered herein, the manufacturer shall be responsible
with his legs.
for their development to assure adequate information for the
2.2.5 ladder treestand—a treestand that is secured to the
user.
tree at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
5.2 All user instructions shall be clearly understandable, in
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
English, and included with each unit.
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
5.3 Selection of Content:
2.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—a
5.3.1 Initial, basic instructions shall include, but not be
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
limited to, the following:
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
5.3.1.1 The manufacturer’s name and address.
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
5.3.1.2 The unit model identification.
use.)
5.3.1.3 The unit weight limit.
2.2.7 platform—the horizontal structural area of a treestand
5.3.1.4 Notification to read instructions before use and that
on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
failure to do so could result in injury or death.
5.3.1.5 Awarning to use fall protection such as a safety belt
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
or harness.
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
5.3.1.6 Cautions on use during inclement weather and on
Archery Products.
trees of questionable integrity.
Current edition approved June 10, 2001. Published August 2001.
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