Just passed my ISA certification on the first try

Studied for 3 months straight, every night after work. Aced the tree biology section which I was most worried about. Any tips for a newly certified climber?

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blairsanchez4d ago

Congrats, that's awesome! I felt the same way when I passed my cert last year - studied every night with flashcards and youtube videos after my shifts. The tree biology part was brutal but once you get the growth patterns and decay factors down, everything else clicks way easier. For climbing tips, just take your time with your gear checks and don't rush the anchor setup, that's where most new folks slip up. You'll be fine if you keep that same dedication from studying into your actual climbing work.

david_adams4d ago

Hard disagree. Rushing anchors worked fine for me, @blairsanchez.