Alpine ski bindings. Requirements and test methods

BS ISO 9462:2006+A1:2009 Alpine ski bindings. Requirements and test methods

BS ISO 9462 is an International Standard which specifies the main characteristics of ski-bindings and describes example test methods.

BS ISO 9462 applies to ski-bindings for alpine skiing for children, juniors and adults.

Contents of BS ISO 9462:

Foreword

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Test conditions

4.1 Loading rate

4.2 Accuracy of measurement

4.3 Test sole

4.4 Test ski

5 Test methods A and B

5.1 Principle

5.2 Simple torsion test

5.3 Forward bending test

6 Requirements and testing

6.1 General requirements

6.2 Release tests — Setting, reproducibility and symmetry of release values

6.3 Evaluation of reproducibility of release under different influences

6.4 Energy absorption (recentering)

6.5 Lateral release under impact loading

6.6 Field tests

6.7 Exposure to corrosion and dirt

7 Marking

Annex A (informative) Additional information to conduct tests according to test method A

Annex B (informative) Fixtures and load configurations necessary for conducting tests using test method B

Annex C (normative) Grain size distribution of dirt

Annex D (informative) Determination of tolerances on Mz and My

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