ISO 8783:2015
(Main)Alpine skis - Guidelines for conducting slope performance tests
Alpine skis - Guidelines for conducting slope performance tests
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.
Skis alpins — Principes directeurs pour la réalisation d'essais de performance sur piste
L'ISO 8783:2015 fournit des principes directeurs pour la réalisation d'essais comparatifs sur des skis alpins, dans le but d'évaluer leurs caractéristiques de performance. Elle s'applique aux skis alpins conformes à l'ISO 6289.
Alpske smuči - Smernice za opravljanje preskusov voznih lastnosti na snegu
Ta mednarodni standard določa smernice za izvedbo primerjalnih preskusov alpskih smuči z namenom ovrednotenja zmogljivosti.
Uporablja se tudi za alpske smuči v skladu s standardom ISO 6289.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 23-Jul-2015
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 83/SC 4 - Snowsports equipment
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 83/SC 4/WG 3 - Skis and snowboards
- Current Stage
- 9092 - International Standard to be revised
- Start Date
- 11-Jul-2025
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2014
Overview
ISO 8783:2015 - Alpine skis: Guidelines for conducting slope performance tests gives standardized guidance for comparative, on-slope performance testing of alpine skis. Intended to evaluate ski performance characteristics objectively and reproducibly, the standard applies to alpine skis manufactured in accordance with ISO 6289. It combines subjective expert assessment with statistical support to ensure reliable, comparable test results for ski models.
Key topics and requirements
- Test principle: Comparative rating by competent test personnel supported by sufficient individual results to allow statistical analysis and reproducibility.
- Test conditions: Tests are carried out on the same terrain for all testers, in hard, well-prepared snow; skis of the same category should be tested within a single day unless snow conditions change.
- Test personnel: Testers must be independent, neutral experts with adequate skiing and assessment ability, trained on the evaluation criteria and rating system.
- Test committee: Supervision by a committee of at least three technical experts plus a test supervisor; majority vote determines testing adequacy.
- Test skis and preparation:
- Skis must be typical of the model and tested as delivered (unless manufacturer-recommended treatment is applied).
- Running surfaces cleaned and uniformly waxed for prevailing snow conditions.
- No prior use of test skis before the official test; damaged skis removed for refurbishment.
- Criteria and rating:
- Core evaluated characteristics: movement (turnability), edge grip, steering behaviour, stability, quietness, skier friendly/ski character.
- Use of reference skis for comparison and a five-grade rating scale: very good, good, satisfactory, poor, very poor.
- Bindings and tuning: Test with manufacturer-recommended bindings; optional tuning or additional elements can be tested as sold or in separate tests.
- Test report and publication:
- Required report elements: reference to ISO 8783, test conditions, ski descriptions and lengths, individual ratings, total scores and standard deviations, and noted deviations (e.g., tester weight).
- Publications must disclose test and snow conditions and explain any overall score weighting.
Applications and users
ISO 8783:2015 is relevant for:
- Ski manufacturers and R&D teams validating performance of new ski models
- Independent test laboratories and test committees conducting comparative slope performance tests
- Consumer magazines, retailers and certification bodies publishing ski test results
- Product managers and engineers using standardized test protocols to compare design changes
Keywords: ISO 8783:2015, alpine skis, slope performance tests, ski testing protocol, edge grip, turnability, stability, test report.
Related standards
- ISO 6289 - Skis: Vocabulary (normative reference used by ISO 8783:2015)
ISO 8783:2015 - Alpine skis — Guidelines for conducting slope performance tests Released:7/24/2015
ISO 8783:2015 - Skis alpins — Principes directeurs pour la réalisation d'essais de performance sur piste Released:7/24/2015
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 8783:2015 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Alpine skis - Guidelines for conducting slope performance tests". This standard covers: 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 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 8783:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.20 - Winter sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 8783:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 8783:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Alpine skis -- Guidelines for conducting slope performance tests
Skis alpins -- Principes directeurs pour la réalisation d'essais de performance sur piste
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO 8783:2015
ICS:
97.220.20 Oprema za zimske športe Winter sports equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8783
Second edition
2015-08-01
Alpine skis — Guidelines for
conducting slope performance tests
Skis alpins — Principes directeurs pour la réalisation d’essais de
performance sur piste
Reference number
©
ISO 2015
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative reference . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Test conditions . 2
6 Test personnel . 2
6.1 Requirements . 2
6.2 Skiing ability . 2
6.3 Assessment ability . 2
7 Test committee . 2
8 Test skis . 2
9 Rating . 3
9.1 Criteria . 3
9.2 Classification . 3
10 Preparation . 3
11 Additional elements and tuning (binding and damping elements) . 3
12 Binding and binding systems . 4
13 Test report . 4
14 Publication of test results . 4
Foreword
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8783
Second edition
2015-08-01
Alpine skis — Guidelines for
conducting slope performance tests
Skis alpins — Principes directeurs pour la réalisation d’essais de
performance sur piste
Reference number
©
ISO 2015
© ISO 2015, Published in Switzerland
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of
the requester.
ISO copyright office
Ch. de Blandonnet 8 • CP 401
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel. +41 22 749 01 11
Fax +41 22 749 09 47
copyright@iso.org
www.iso.org
ii © ISO 2015 – All rights reserved
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative reference . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Test conditions . 2
6 Test personnel . 2
6.1 Requirements . 2
6.2 Skiing ability . 2
6.3 Assessment ability . 2
7 Test committee . 2
8 Test skis . 2
9 Rating . 3
9.1 Criteria . 3
9.2 Classification . 3
10 Preparation . 3
11 Additional elements and tuning (binding and damping elements) . 3
12 Binding and binding systems . 4
13 Test report . 4
14 Publication of test results . 4
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities and
equipment, Subcommittee SC 4, Snowsports equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first editio
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 8783
Deuxième édition
2015-08-01
Skis alpins — Principes directeurs
pour la réalisation d’essais de
performance sur piste
Alpine skis — Guidelines for conducting slope performance tests
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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos .iv
1 Domaine d’application . 1
2 Références normatives . 1
3 Termes et définitions . 1
4 Principe . 2
5 Conditions d’essai . 2
6 Personnel d’essai . 2
6.1 Exigences . 2
6.2 Niveau de ski . 2
6.3 Aptitude à l’évaluation . 2
7 Comité d’essai . 2
8 Skis d’essai . 2
9 Évaluation . 3
9.1 Critères. 3
9.2 Classification . 3
10 Préparation . 3
11 Éléments supplémentaires et réglage (éléments de fixation et d’amortissement) .3
12 Fixations ou systèmes de fixation . 4
13 Rapport d’essai . 4
14 Publication des résultats d’essai . 4
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NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO 8783:2015(F)
Skis alpins — Principes directeurs pour la réalisation
d’essais de performance sur piste
1 Domaine d’application
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