Climbing Apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed is a durable, lightweight, nonslip, camouflage, structurally superior climbing treestand that is inexpensive and simple to manufacture, may be easily compacted for transportation, and includes one or more of arm/weapon rests, interchangeable grips, tactile and visual indicators, safety harnesses, nonslip, adjustable belts, and receptacles for bumpers, sockets, and the like. Also disclosed is a parabolic belt capable of firmly gripping a tree trunk to prevent slippage when used in conjunction with interchangeable or permanent platform grips. Tactile and visual indicators allow a user to ensure that the belt is optimally installed even in conditions in which the user may not view such indicators. Bumpers and safety harnesses are incorporated to prevent falls from heights through trees, tree limbs, and the like. Interchangeable sockets allow the user to customize the treestand to meet the user's needs (e.g., photography, hunting, snacking, etc.).

1 . An apparatus for climbing a tree comprising:
 at least one base platform having at least two base platform sidewalls;   at least one climbing platform including at least two climbing platform sidewalls; and   at least two belts removably coupled to said base platform sidewalls and said climbing platform sidewalls;   wherein said base platform and said base platform sidewalls are manufactured as a first single unit using injection molding;   wherein said climbing platform and said climbing platform sidewalls are manufactured as a second single unit using injection molding; and   wherein a material of at least one of said first and second single units is fiber reinforced plastic.