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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

should i wash my chalk bag?

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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

how long do chalk balls last?

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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

does chalk dry out your hands?

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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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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

can i refill a chalk ball?

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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

does climbing chalk expire?

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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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