Tamara Zulim

1) When did you start climbing?
I started climbing about 7 years ago (year 2000.).

2) What (who) led you to first climbing steps?
A family friend knew couple of climbers and suggested that we finish climbing course/school. At first I was a bit sceptic and thought that I wouldn´t continue climbing after finishing climbing course since there was no climbing gym to train. I am not quite sure why I decided to stick to climbing, but today I´m very glad that I did continue because it changed my life completely.

3) What does climbing mean for you and your lifestyle?
Every now and then I hear new climbers refering to climbing as a lifestyle and not only a sport. I can realy agree with them. The satisfaction from climbing a route doesn´t last for very long and I am always pushing myself to new challenges. It teaches me a lot about patience.

4) What was your most exciting climbing situation?
There isn´t a specific climbing situation that I can single out. I guess climbing a route that has been a project to me for a longer period of time is very exciting. Climbing on sight also.

5) Favourite climbing sends?
It really feels great to send a  route that you´re scared of at the beginning, something that you struggle with before you are done with it.

6) What is your job now?
I have graduated from college a month ago, I am a marine biologist but I plan to continue my education.

7) Your location?
Split, Croatia.

8) What is the most valued product of Ocun kit for you?
Probably Mojave climbing harness.

9) Why? 
Don´t really have to explain why:-)