Work Item
ASTM WK92032
New Specification for Release Characteristics of Ski-Binding-Boot (S-B-B) Systems for Recreational Skiing
1. Scope
This specification covers the required release and retention characteristics of ski-binding-boot (S-B-B) systems. This specification is applicable to all recreational snow skiing bindings that have safety release mechanisms. Specifically, this performance standard establishes the minimum performance requirement for release and retention of a ski boot in a ski binding under loading scenarios that relate to ski shop testing and loads that simulate forward and backward twisting falls.Keywords
skiing; boot binding; sbb; recreational skiingRationale
The current industry standard being used is very outdated.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 08-20-2024
Technical Contact: Irving Scher
Item: 003
Ballot: F27 (24-04)
Status: Ballot Item Approved
Item: 001
Ballot: F27 (24-04)
Status: Ballot Item Approved
Item: 002
Ballot: F27 (24-04)
Status: Ballot Item Approved
Item: 010
Ballot: COS (24-11)
Status: Ballot Item Approved