What kind of stand are you taling about? Hang on, ladder, climber? I've always been picky about what I pick for use with my climber until I hunted with some friends a few times. They would pick the best tree in the right spot....optimal diameter or a really thin dia. I used to find a good spot, look for a tree with the right bark and dia. and if it wasn't there I'd move to where I could find one. Not anymore.....I've quit being as picky with tree dia.