The Sailing Foundation Harness and Tether Study 1999
Prepared by Matt Pedersen Revised May 15, 1999 Updated and Edited for World Wide Web October 6, 1999 Includes Addendum with manufacturer's comments Major Funding provided by the Bonnell Cove Foundation
Table of Contents Executive Summary Study Objective Products Tested Test Methodology Test Summary In the Water Test Static Testing Dynamic Load Testing - Harnesses Dynamic Load Testing - Tethers Conclusions Appendix I - Summary of Product Data Inflatable Harnesses Standard Harnesses Tethers Appendix II - In the Water Testing Appendix III - Static Testing Tables Inflatable Harnesses Standard Harnesses Tethers Appendix IV - Contributors & Participants Appendix V - Manufacturer Contact Information Appendix VI - US and International Standards Addendum - Manufacturer's Comments Back to the US Sailing Safety Home Page Bound paper copies of this report are available for $15.00 (US) through The Sailing Foundation P.O. Box 4213 Tumwater, WA 98501
Table of Contents Executive Summary Study Objective Products Tested Test Methodology Test Summary In the Water Test Static Testing Dynamic Load Testing - Harnesses Dynamic Load Testing - Tethers Conclusions
Appendix I - Summary of Product Data Inflatable Harnesses Standard Harnesses Tethers Appendix II - In the Water Testing
Appendix III - Static Testing Tables Inflatable Harnesses Standard Harnesses Tethers Appendix IV - Contributors & Participants Appendix V - Manufacturer Contact Information Appendix VI - US and International Standards Addendum - Manufacturer's Comments
Bound paper copies of this report are available for $15.00 (US) through The Sailing Foundation P.O. Box 4213 Tumwater, WA 98501
