I'm just a little younger than you and unless you're afraid of heights, go for it. I like the ladder and hang on stand for me, though. I have a couple of sets. My neighbor is very old and prefers the one piece ladderstands because they may be safer. You won't believe the advantage being in a tree gives you. I shot my buck this year at about six yards from my tree and he didn't have a clue I was there. Jim