I am an experienced hunter ... 25 plus years and several 8 - 12 point bucks in the 130 - 150 category.

I am a ground blind hunter though and I think I am missing opportunities. Had a nice buck come down wind the other day and could hear his antlers clicking off the alders as he winded me and took off.

Here is the question ... I am 55 years old .. but in good shape. Is a self climbing tree stand out of the question for me. Are they difficult to set up and take down. I also have to confess I've read a lot about the safety side of things and that has always made me hesittae using them. But I have to think if I can get up just a little off the ground (even 10 - 12 feet) I'll have a much better view of things and see more animals. I've been looking at the API self climber. Any good??????