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Chalk
Nov 2, 2018 12:20:50 GMT -7
Post by climber511 on Nov 2, 2018 12:20:50 GMT -7
What kind of chalk do you prefer?
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Chalk
Nov 2, 2018 14:29:26 GMT -7
Post by erick on Nov 2, 2018 14:29:26 GMT -7
I have really enjoyed friction labs stuff. Back when they first got started they were throwing around 20% off coupons like candy so I bought a bunch. With 20% off it was still a bit more expensive than regular stuff but worth it. I have not gotten a coupon in a while though so I would likely not pay full price when I run dry. Outside of that, I have not found much difference between brands.
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Chalk
Nov 2, 2018 15:03:45 GMT -7
Post by jetjackson on Nov 2, 2018 15:03:45 GMT -7
TBH It doesn't really phase me.
The reality is that all chalk will be coming from relatively similar sources - it's just MgCO3 - Magnesium Carbonate, refined from Magensia, which is mostly used to produce Magnesium Oxide.
Companies such as Friction Labs and some others, will claim that their chalk is more pure than other companies - I don't buy that, I think it's got more to do with how they grind up their chalk, and effectively the particle size distribution of the chalk which would allow one chalk to better coat the hands than another.
I'm just using the Metolius chalk at the moment, and it's not as good as Friction labs in coating my hands, but anecdotally, the difference in my experience is not that significant that it's worth paying 2-3x the amount for it.
I've never felt that I came off a route or problem because of chalk.
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Chalk
Nov 2, 2018 20:37:27 GMT -7
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Post by dsm on Nov 2, 2018 20:37:27 GMT -7
I've always bought the black diamond stuff; does the trick fine for me. I got a block of this "psychi" chalk once I liked as much.
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Post by RobF on Nov 2, 2018 21:44:45 GMT -7
I've come off lots of problems due to chalk- usually when my mates have stolen / used it all up and suddenly discover there's non left when going for a dip.
What works for me is liquid chalk at the start of each session. Provides a good base that regular chalk seems to stick to.
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Chalk
Nov 3, 2018 3:39:41 GMT -7
Post by Chris W on Nov 3, 2018 3:39:41 GMT -7
What kind of chalk do you prefer? Friction Labs. I bought some when it first came out, used it up, then grabbed a bag of my old stand by, the Metolius Super Chalk. I could tell a difference. I like the Unicorn Dust. He's not a girly unicorn; he's a warrior unicorn. Big difference.
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Chalk
Nov 3, 2018 19:04:32 GMT -7
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Post by RobF on Nov 3, 2018 19:04:32 GMT -7
More chalk talk for dry hands connoisseurs:
Just thought of a couple more examples.
On trips away to hotter places e.g.: South France / Mallorca / Kalymnos I can think of days whereby I've been on the beach mucking about making sandcastles and such like waiting for the temperatures to drop to climb in the evening. Am guessing that there'll be a load of muck blocking up my pores. Is the chalk more effective in this situation? Possibly. Would it be the limiting factor for that day? Probably to definitely not.
Regular chalking / coating tips probably gives you an extra 2-5 goes on a sandstone / granite type problem before blown tips spoils your day.
Traditionally I've always used camp chalk blocks which have always been sufficient for my needs (i.e.: very cheap). Anacdotally these have appeared harder to break up on colder days vs warmer ones. Not sure how this relates to climbing performance though...
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Chalk
Nov 3, 2018 19:08:08 GMT -7
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Post by RobF on Nov 3, 2018 19:08:08 GMT -7
Just done a quick Google of "chalk blocks" Didn't realise there were so many brands. Think I'm going to try some of the ones that are sold out / out of stock. They must be the ones that work best?
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