ASTM F3249-20

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.
Designation:F3249 −20 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3249; 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 F2125 Test Method forTreestand Static Stability andAdher-
ence
1.1 This specification covers requirements for treestands,
F2126 Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
climbing sticks, and tripod/tower stands that are used for
F2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capa-
hunting, photographing, or general observation. Furthermore,
bility
this specification establishes minimum warning and package
F2275 Practice for Treestand Manufacturer Quality Assur-
labeling, instructional content, safety device requirements, and
ance Program
physical testing parameters. This is a performance based
F2337 Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
specification and is not intended to restrict design.
F2531 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats
1.2 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited.Any
statement of compliance with this specification shall be a
3. Terminology
certification that the product tested meets all of the require-
ments of the specification in its entirety.Aproduct that fails to
3.1 Definitions:
meet any one of the requirements of this specification is
3.1.1 backbar, n—adjustable component of a climbing tree-
consideredtohavefailedthisspecificationandshallnotbesold
stand that engages the tree to provide support. The backbar
with any indication that it meets parts of the specification.
may be rigid or flexible.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1.2 climbing belt, n—a strap/belt or similar device which
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
is fastened about the person in a manner so as to contain the
standard.
torso and stabilize the user’s horizontal load while either
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
devices,andsoforth,orduringascent/descentoftreeorladder.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
AFBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.3 corner stability, n—the ability of a treestand to resist
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
eccentricity, twisting, or sudden movement when load is
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
applied separately to each of the four corners of a foot
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
platform.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.4 fall arrest system, n—system that is assembled for the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user. A FAS
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
consists of a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means,
connecting hardware, climbing belt (for fixed position stands),
2. Referenced Documents
and suspension relief device.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.5 foot platform, n—horizontal structural area of a tree-
F2123 Practice for Treestand Instructions
stand on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
3.1.6 full body harness (FBH), n—component with a design
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
of straps that is fastened about the person in a manner so as to
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published May 2020. Originally
least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders, with means
approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F3249 – 17. DOI:
for attaching it to other components or subsystems.
10.1520/F3249-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.1.7 integral seat, n—a seat which is attached to the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
footplatform and is necessary to the completeness of the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM webs
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