Linearly collapsible climbing stick assembly

Abstract

A tree climbing stick assembly includes a post supporting at least one step and having at least two sections which telescope relative to one another for longitudinal movement between an extended position and a collapsed position. The assembly is mountable to a tree to be climbed such as by a rope. A releasable lock secures the post sections releasably in the extended position for use when climbing. The lock can be released and the sections telescopically collapsed when not in use for ease of transport in a compact state. A tether is secured to each of the sections and prevents longitudinal separation of the sections independent of the releasable lock, such that if the sections were to somehow extend past the extended and locked position, the tether secures holds the sections in telescopic engagement and keeps them from completely separating as a secondary retention system.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.