This part of ISO 11334 specifies requirements and methods of testing the stability, static load capacity and fatigue of walking sticks with three or more legs and fully equipped with handle and tips. It also gives the requirements relating to safety, ergonomics, performance, marking and labelling. The requirements and tests are based on everyday usage of walking sticks with three or more legs, manufactured for a user weight (mass) of not less than 35 kg. This part of ISO 11334 is not applicable to walking sticks with three or more legs with underarm or forearm support. NOTE Recommendations further to the requirements are given in annex A.