Hanging overhead crevice simulator

Abstract

A portable simulated overhead crevice apparatus for rock climbing practice designed to be easily suspended from fixed points. The invention comprises a structure with an internal sub-frame ( 1 ) with a rough covering ( 4 ) to simulate the look and feel of natural rock. Along the underside length is a pronounced concave longitudinal furrow. There is a plurality of apertures along the upper-side ( 3 ) and a plurality of apertures situated about the apparatus ( 5 ) through which a flexible elongated support member ( 7 ) and a flexible elongated stabilization member ( 6 ) may be removably coupled to suspended and stabilize the apparatus at various elevations and orientations from fixed points about the apparatus, such as rafters, trees, and other structures specifically constructed for the purpose of suspending the invention. There exists at least one member ( 2 ) of the sub-frame which spans the furrow and to which a safety line may be removably coupled. The apparatus is useful as a teaching medium to allow students to practice climbing simulated overhead crevices in rocks in a safe and accessible manner, as well as vertical and other orientations, and is suitable for sporting activities in commercial establishments as well as private settings.

1 . A hanging overhead crevice simulator apparatus comprising a structure of rigid material with a cross-section resembling a rounded, inverted “V” with a pronounced concave longitudinal furrow on the underside length and a plurality of apertures through which an flexible elongated member may be removably coupled to suspend and stabilize the same from fixed points about the apparatus.  
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of closed loop members extending from the apparatus wherein a flexible elongated member may be removably coupled to suspend and stabilize the apparatus from fixed points about the apparatus.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one support brace spanning the furrow to which a support line may be removably coupled.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of the apparatuses in  claim 1  contiguous with one another thereby extending the longitudinal furrow in a multitude of orientations and configurations.