1.1 This specification covers requirements for treestands, climbing sticks, and tripod/tower stands that are used for hunting, photographing, or general observation. Furthermore, this specification establishes minimum warning and package labeling, instructional content, safety device requirements, and physical testing parameters. This is a performance based specification and is not intended to restrict design.
1.2 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification shall be a certification that the product tested meets all of the requirements of the specification in its entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed this specification and shall not be sold with any indication that it meets parts of the specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
ASTM F3249-20 Referenced Document
ASTM F2123 Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions*, 2023-11-01 Update
ASTM F2125 Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Stability and Adherence*, 2021-12-01 Update
ASTM F2126 Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
ASTM F2128 Standard Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capability*, 2022-12-15 Update
ASTM F2275 Standard Practice for Treestand Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program*, 2021-05-01 Update
ASTM F2337 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System*, 2022-11-01 Update
ASTM F2531 Standard Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats*, 2021-12-01 Update
ASTM F3249-20 history
2024ASTM F3249-24 Standard Specification for Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
2020ASTM F3249-20 Standard Specification for Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
2017ASTM F3249-17 Standard Specification for Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands