| 摘要 |
<p>A climbing aid (10) including an elongated shank member (12) with a first end (14) and a second end (16), a generally rigid pad member (18) secured to the first end (14) of the shank, and a stirrup (20) and spike (60) attached adjacent the second end (16) of the shank (12) is disclosed. The pad member (18) is secured to a metal support (24). An adjustable strap (28) secures the pad (18) and the support (24) to the wearer's leg (30). The shank (12) is pivotally mounted to the support (2) of the pad (18) via a housing (34) and a pivot member (38) that fits within the housing (34). The shank (12) may pivot laterally or transversely. The housing (34) prevents the pad (18) and support (24) from twisting the pad about the wearer's leg as the wearer climbs or stands on a pole. The length of the shank (12) may also be adjusted. A strap (62) extends from the stirrup (20) and around a part of the shank (12) and secures the wearer's foot to the stirrup (20).</p> |
