I always choose trees along the trails so the deer come from behind and to my left...I'm right handed. I like trees witha litle lean back. I just like the way I can lean into them while on stand. Incedentily, I don't ever sit down! If I really like the spot, I'll choose a small tree if I have to. I just go higher up. I look for large trees that I can hug and just touch my finger tips. My safety belt is only slightly larger than that.

Get the biggest tree you can and if not available, take what you get or move down the trail some.

Greg