Results obtained by this test method can be used to determine the suitability of specific test device designs in measuring the release moments of ski/boot/binding systems.

This test method provides a means by which manufacturers of test devices and manufacturers of releasable ski bindings can provide compatible instructions to facilities which perform the final inspection of the complete boot/binding/ski system prior to use.

This test method is not appropriate for determining precision between operators.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method defines procedures to determine agreement between a standard apparatus for measuring the release moments of ski bindings and a test device of unspecified design.

1.2 This test method also covers procedures for checking agreement between individual devices of identical but unspecified design, intended for determining the release moments of ski bindings.

1.3 Values expressed in newton meters, newtons, and centimeters are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4 Values expressed in units of torque may be converted to the appropriate force values when devices which indicate force are used.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines

E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E74 Practice of Calibration of Force-Measuring Instruments for Verifying the Force Indication of Testing Machines

E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics

F504 Test Method for Measuring the Quasi-Static Release Moments of Alpine Ski Bindings

F1061 Specification for Ski Binding Test Devices

F1063 Practice for Functional Inspections and Adjustments of Alpine Ski/Binding/Boot Systems

F1064 Practice for Sampling and Inspection of Complete and Incomplete Alpine Ski/Binding/Boot Systems in Rental Applications

Keywords

Alpine skis; Alpine skis (binding/mounting area); Verification;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.220.20 (Winter sports equipment)

Citing ASTM Standards

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