Work Item
ASTM WK87381
New Specification for Projectiles Used with SAP Based Launchers
1. Scope
This speci?cation establishes requirements and characteristics of SAP Based Launcher projectiles which help de?ne whether an SAP Based Launcher is suitable for use in the sport commonly called Gel Ball, GelWars, or SAP Sport Games. Furthermore, the speci?cation establishes minimum warning and package labeling to help ensure that the SAP Based Launcher projectiles are used in a safe manner and that the risk of injury is reduced.
Keywords
Gel Blaster, Gel Ball, GelWars, SAP Sports Games
Rationale
The SAP Based Launcher sports activity has grown exponetially over the last 5 years growing from a nearly unknown activity to being one of the fastest growing action sports activities today. This activity is similar to airsoft sports and therefore the F08.27 subcommittee has been following the growth in this new market. This year several manufactures and other interested groups have approached the F08.27 subcommittee with the request to assist them in the development of ASTM standards for this sport. The subcommittee has agreed to assist this industry to begin development of their own standards with the expectation once they have developed their initial standards the group will break off it not their own subcommittee.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 08-08-2023
Technical Contact: Audrey Haworth
Item: 000
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