Ice skates. Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 15638:2009 Ice skates. Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 15638 applies to ice skates intended for users with a body mass up to 100 kg for ice skating excluding the field of sports competitions.

It specifies the minimum safety requirements for ice skates as well as requirements for test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during their normal use.

Contents of BS EN 15638:

Foreword

Introduction

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Design

4.1 General

4.2 Requirements for design

4.2.1 Connection of the runner to the boot

4.2.2 Attachment of the blade in the blade holder

4.2.3 Linearity of the runner

4.2.4 Position of the runner

4.2.5 Impact resistance

4.2.6 Surface condition

4.2.7 Condition of the blade

5 Testing

5.1 General

5.2 Test specimen

5.3 Last

5.4 Connection of the runner to the boot

5.5 Resistance against impact loads

5.5.1 Conditioning

5.5.2 Lateral impact onto the blade

5.5.3 Frontal impact onto the blade tip and end

5.6 Hardness of the runner

6 Marking

7 Information supplied by the manufacturer

7.1 General

7.2 Contents

7.2.1 General

7.2.2 Information about the construction of the ice skate

7.2.3 Instructions for use

7.2.4 Servicing and maintenance instructions