DIN EN 958
Mountaineering equipment - Energy absorbing systems for use in klettersteig (via ferrata) climbing - Safety requirements and test methods; German version EN 958:2017
Bergsteigerausrüstung - Fangstoßdämpfer für die Verwendung auf Klettersteigen (Via Ferrata) - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren; Deutsche Fassung EN 958:2017
Overview
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for energy absorbing systems (EAS) for use in climbing on a Via Ferrata, for users weighing not less than 40 kg (total weight without equipment) and no more than 120 kg (total weight including equipment). The responsible German standardization committee is Working Committee NA 112-04-05 AA "Bergsteigerausrüstung" ("Mountaineering equipment") at DIN Standards Committee Sports Equipment (NASport).
Responsible national committee
NA 112-04-05 AA - Mountaineering equipment
