This specification covers requirements for devices used to determine the release moments of ski equipment in retail sales and rental facilities; it is applicable to the manufacture, repair, and calibration of such devices. Classification: Type I-a device capable of indicating both positive and negative release moments (Mz); Type IA-a device type I with specified limits of linear displacement or angular deflection; Type IB-a type I device limited in use to a specified binding or group of bindings; Type II-a device capable of indicating both positive and negative release moments (My); Type IIA-a type II device with specified limits of linear displacement or angular deflection; Type IIB-a type II device limited in use to a specified binding or group of bindings; and Type III-a device other than type I or type II with specified capability. The test device shall be of a design such that when tested will meet the requirements prescribed. If the device is designed to indicate force, and a distance measurement is required to calculate the moment, the magnitude of the smallest increment of the distance measurement shall not be greater than 5 % of the shortest measurement anticipated.

1.1 This specification covers requirements for devices used to determine the release moments of ski equipment in retail sales and rental facilities.

1.2 This specification is applicable to the manufacture, repair, and calibration of such devices.

1.3 This specification is to be used with Test Method F1062.

1.4 The values expressed in newton metres, newtons, and centimetres are to be regarded as the standard.

1.5 The values expressed in units of torque may be converted to the appropriate force values when devices that indicate force are used.