ASTM F1063-22

4.1?The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the end user with an appropriately functioning ski/binding/boot system with appropriate release/retention values.

4.2?The definitions and ranges defined in this practice do not necessarily apply to procedures incorporating an inspection interval or schedule, in which such procedures are specified by the binding manufacturer. This practice is not intended to be a method for evaluating equipment design.

1.1?This practice provides procedures for inspection and adjustment of alpine ski/binding/boot systems, including ski binding systems designated as multi-norm bindings and those compatible with improved walking soles.

1.2?This practice should be followed for all ski/binding/boot systems, whether newly mounted or previously mounted, when work is performed on the system that may affect its release function, unless otherwise specified by the binding manufacturer in non-rental applications.

1.3?This standard is not applicable to ski/binding/boot rental systems, including incomplete systems, except when a customer intends to use his or her own skis/bindings with the shops boots (as provided in Subsection 7.3 of Practice F1064). For more information on ski/binding/boot rental shop practices, for both complete and incomplete systems, consult Practice F1064.

1.4?The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5?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.