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fisaacs
Aug 21, 2002, 7:25 PM
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I've got about all the info I need on most of my other gear, but am still at a cusp on figuring out what I should do about chalk. From what i've surmised, it barely matters whose chalk-bag I buy (especially since i'm a beginner, the best one is probably a cheap one) and I know about using pantyhose instead of a ball, but does it really frikkin matter what kind of chalk I go for? I've been thinking about the eco-ball, but would like to know if anyone's had any negative effects from this (other than overdried hands when belaying)
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thrillseeker05
Aug 21, 2002, 7:36 PM
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now your just counting pennies.... just get a ball of chalk and get on the rock!
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peanutbutterandjelly
Aug 21, 2002, 7:41 PM
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Yea chalk bags are all personal preference. I like a smaller bag, but I know a lot of people that like big bags. Chalk, well chalk is chalk.
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pir8penguin
Aug 21, 2002, 7:54 PM
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i have a slightly more specific preference: prana chalk bags. i'll admit i got my first one because they were/are trendy (cool logo, etc) but i've tried others and i really don't like them (especially not the black diamond or REI clakbags). I'm in love witht the fleece in prana's (because it's shorter and softer) and the big bouldering chalk bag works well since i have larger hands. i have a standard sized bag that i keep a chalkball in for the occasions where i have to use a chalkball (certain gyms).
chalk? block chalk, it's the cheapest. balls are ok, but less at one time, more to fool with in a fix. eco ball? why bother...unless yuo're going to climb where they don't allow chalk (ie, zion).
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climbera5
Aug 21, 2002, 7:57 PM
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Personal preferance really. Some like a small bag and dip fingers only, others like a big bag to get the whole hand. A ball helps distribute chalk more quickly over palm of hand. It depends on the route you are doing and how much you sweat. You'll want a bigger bag for long routes, etc.
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bsperes
Aug 21, 2002, 8:11 PM
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Go medium bag with a Pusher chalk ball (easy to refill) and of course Pusher chalk. I like to keep a little loose in the bottom of the bag in addition to the ball.
No SuperChalk, that stuff is killer on the lungs. Gives me the worst cough if near too much of it.
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fieldmouse
Aug 22, 2002, 1:27 AM
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anything but power-grip
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beyond_gravity
Aug 22, 2002, 3:06 AM
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Chalkbags are not chalkbags. A crappy chalk bag and be really unplesent. Lets say you get a really small, unlined, cheap one. Your hand will barley fit in and it feel really bad on the skin. (also does not seal very well).
Things you should get...
Wide opening- Can you get your hand in with ease?
Supported Brim- Nothing sucks more then a chalkbag that wont stay open.
Lined- Unlined chalkbags are horrible. I'd pay another $30 for a lined one if I had to. Make sure it's lined and feels nice on the skin.
Design- How do you want to wear your bag? I'd pesonally go with a "one loop" attachment. This was you can either clip it on you with a biner, or us a chalkbag belt. The Two loop design is more stable, but you have to use a belt. You can use carabiners but you will have to use two and they dont allways sit nicley.
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pir8penguin
Aug 22, 2002, 1:46 PM
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correction:dual loop bags can be worn with a single caribiner (ie, std prana chalk bag). i do this with my smaller chalkbag.
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beyond_gravity
Aug 22, 2002, 4:28 PM
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They can? Hmm, I guess i've never tried one of the smaller bags, but my BlackRock bag will not work with a single biner.
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tim
Aug 22, 2002, 5:16 PM
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dude, just get a decent bag with a stiff opening, shovel a superchalk ball into it, and go climb.
you'll slide off of everything in sight during summer in the Southeast if you use regular chalk. Didn't ever make a difference when I was climbing out West (nice dry summers) but my god it is like night and day at Seneca or the Gunks in August. The cough sucks but, would you rather cough and send it, or not cough and grease off? Your call.
now go climb already
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blindslap
Aug 22, 2002, 6:15 PM
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i like metolius chalkbags. cool designs and they are really good quality. For chalk i like the bison ball, good chalk thats easy to get to through the ball.
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