ASTM F1937-98
Historical Standard: ASTM F1937-98 Standard Specification for Body Protectors Used in Horse Sports and Horseback Riding
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ASTM F1937
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers minimum performance criteria and describes test methods for body protectors for use in horse sports and horseback riding.
1.2 It is not the intention of this specification to bar from consideration materials of improved quality or performance not known at the time of development of this specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1045 Performance Specification for Ice Hockey Helmets
F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
BETA Standard
BETA1.24.4.95 Standard for Horse Riders Body and Shoulder ProtectorsNational Institute of Justice Standard
NIJS0101.03 Ballistic Resistance of Police Body ArmorSAE Standard
SAEJ211 Recommended Practice for Instrumentation for Impact Tests--Requirements for Channel Class 1000Keywords
body protector; horse sports; horseback riding; Body protectors; Horse sports--specifications; Shock absorption/attenuation; Sports equipment--specifications; Sports protective equipment--specifications ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.340.10 (Protective clothing)
DOI: 10.1520/F1937-98
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