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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

should i wash my chalk bag?

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Top Answer: It's not really necessary to wash your chalk bag. If it's from a maintenance perspective, I would say there is no need unless it gets really smelly for some reason, or if it gets very dirty or if something spills in or on it. With that s...

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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

does climbing chalk expire?

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Climbing Gear · Oct 1, 2022

Do I need a chalk bag for climbing?

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Top Answer: A chalk bag is not required, neither is chalk itself, but it is very helpful, especially if the holds are a little bit "over-touched", and if you sweat from your palms....

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Climbing Gear · Sep 27, 2022

Is there a reason to get chalk powder instead of chalk blocks?

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Top Answer: I think its just a matter of preference. I personally order very cheap chalk blocks online and just break them up in my chalk bag.

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Climbing Gear · Sep 26, 2022

how much chalk should be in a chalk bag?

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Top Answer: Not so much that it will spill out, and not so little that you have to scrape the sides for it. I tend to have 1-2 broken down chalk blocks in my chalk bucket. But this also depends on the size of your chalk bag....

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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

how long do chalk balls last?

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Top Answer: It depends how often you use it, and how often you climb really. It could last a few weeks and it could last a few months. If you climb once or twice a week, it will last for a few months. If you climb 4-5 times a week and have long sessions, you wil...

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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

can i refill a chalk ball?

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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

does chalk dry out your hands?

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Climbing Gear · Apr 27, 2023

I purchased climbing gear in 2020, used frequently the first few years and left in storage. It may have been exposed to solvents. Retire? Or not?

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Climbing Gear · Nov 11, 2022

Do you need a chalk bag for bouldering?

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Top Answer: While a chalk bag is not a requirement for bouldering or climbing in general, it is highly recommended to use chalk as it can be the difference between sending a route and falling. Chalk, when used, is preferably kept in a chalk bag or a chalk bucket...

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