I must be very lucky, becuase i have a whole bunch of straight trees i can get up in! I first do my end of the year scouting every year and see where the bucks and deer have been using the most! Then i find a nearby tree and wrap it with surveyours tape after climbing up in it to make sure its good to go. I have climbed hickory, locust, ash, and cherry, and walnuts here in ohio. Dont try to find one early in the morning it never works out, atleast for me anyways. I love climber!