designs for a flexible component to be wrapped around a tree as part of a tree stand is provided . designs of the present invention utilize a length or loop of cable . segments are threaded onto the cable for the entire length . significant features of flexible components of the present invention include the provision of adequate tensile strength to support the weight of the stand and the user . the flexible component is preferably flexible so it can wrap around the tree , but yet it preferably is also rigid enough so it does not sag when pressure is removed . it preferably also can be easily adjustable to easily accommodate different size trees .