He is 10, second year hunting now. He wants to bow hunt next year and has asked about getting in a tree stand. We have stayed on the ground so far. This LW Elite is big enough he could go for a walk up there. I like using my Cabelas bucks each year to buy a Lone Wolf and this one is about $60 more, but a good bit heavier according to web site. May just have to try it out, he is the best excuse to buy new hunting gear!!