I have an older Summit Viper self climber tree stand and was wondering how big of a tree I could climb using it? I have read where they recommend trees 8"-20" in diameter. I have used this stand over 40 times since I have had it and most trees have been smaller trees. I recently found a nice hunting spot with plenty of rubs, scrapes and trails and all the trees in this certain area are much bigger trees, mostly around 24"-36" trees. I was just wondering if anyone else has climbed "bigger" trees with their climbing tree stands? Thanks and Good Hunting.