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climbtothebeet
May 24, 2004, 10:30 PM
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i need some chalk, what is the cheepest and the best??? thanks
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caveman
May 24, 2004, 10:33 PM
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metolius super chalk by far
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merock
May 24, 2004, 10:36 PM
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bison. block chalk. it's the best. metolius super chalk is a gimmick. $1.50 per block for bison. $3-4 a ball for super chalk. you decide.
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climbinginchico
May 24, 2004, 10:36 PM
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I second the Super Chalk. You can even get a prefilled sock if youre not into the loose chalk thing. Confidence in a bag- gotta love it!
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merock
May 24, 2004, 10:43 PM
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I used to swear by super chalk too.Then I tried bison... it's way better and cheaper.
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climbingfreak
May 24, 2004, 10:47 PM
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I'm gonna have to disagree with the previous statements, its defiantly either www.revolutionclimbing.com (formerly of Pusher), and www.FranklinClimbing.com are your best bets. Pusher has the best or so I am told. Franklin is pretty chunky but you can always crush it up. Defiantly by small quanities at first to figure out the ones you like then buy in bulk.
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mattman
May 24, 2004, 11:28 PM
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It's all about personal preference- and my personal preference is Bison- already crushed. It is the finest powder you could ask for- which leads to another personal preference- chunky versus fine powder. Buy small amounts of each and test away....
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goodwholesomeboy
May 24, 2004, 11:49 PM
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i am a big fan of bison chalk. but there is also the eco-ball which is just a little bag that dries off your hands.
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dredsovrn
May 25, 2004, 12:08 AM
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Cheapest and best are rarely items that are aligned. That being said, I don't think I ever noticed a real difference in chalk or price. Any one will work. I don't think you will bump a grade using certain kind of chalk.
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merock
May 25, 2004, 4:00 PM
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chunky..... like my peanut butter...
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overlord
May 25, 2004, 4:11 PM
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i just buy chalk in big bags. the bigger the better (and cheaper). maker doesnt really matter (usually its camp).
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rock_diva
May 30, 2004, 3:34 AM
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I used to use any block chalk, the cheaper the better...
but a local guy here in Phoenix is making X-chalk which has cloves and other botanicals. Cloves are a cooling agent which is important in such a hot climate, and he has other healing elements - I'm not sure of all the details. I like the scent :)
If you're curious, check out his website http://www.zen-lizard.com.
Oh, and you can buy it at our website http://www.overthecrux.com
:oops: Shameless self-promoting :oops:
~Shelley
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areyoumydude
May 30, 2004, 3:46 AM
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Frank Endo chalk, $1 a block.
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climbingurlie
May 30, 2004, 4:59 AM
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Block chalk. Crush it up, re- fill up an empty sock, keep it loose, store the rest in a ziplock bag. It's by far the best value. Costs 1/2 as much as a small bag of Metolius super chalk and can fill more than the same small bag. It's softer, smells better, and keeps your hands dry longer.
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karmaklimber
May 30, 2004, 7:06 AM
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In reply to: Frank Endo chalk, $1 a block.
Amen.
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