US Patent 7156206 Climbing tree stand with supplemental bracing members

A climbing tree stand for engaging a support is disclosed. The climbing tree stand comprises a platform member adapted to receive the placement of at least one human foot in a first position, at least one supplemental bracing member provided on the platform member and adapted to receive the placement of said at least one human foot in a second position, and at least one foot receiving member provided on the platform member and adapted to engage said at least one human foot in said first and second positions. The climbing tree stand may further comprise two pivot arms pivotally connected to the platform member for engaging the support and a flexible connector connected to the platform member for engaging the support.