Top 6 Liquid Chalk Myths Debunked
Liquid chalk is like marmite - you love it or hate it. However, it has come a long way from its rocky start (pun intended). When it first appeared in the climbing world, many climbers wrote it off as a messy gimmick - sticky, smelly, and nowhere near as effective. But this early reputation has stuck around longer than it deserves. In reality, today’s liquid chalk is a completely different product - cleaner, longer-lasting, and of comparable effectiveness.
Climbers, respect the rock: leave no trace & outdoor etiquette
No matter the style - trad, bouldering, or sport - climbing comes with a shared responsibility: to respect the planet. Often climbers hold a deep respect and understanding that should ideally be shared among all climbers, and all styles of climbing - to leave no trace. In fact, these days I’d go one step further and say leave it better than you found it. Brushing off tick marks, picking up litter, tidying up the area - all the little things that add up to being a respectful climber.
What’s in your chalk bag? The environmental cost of climbing chalk
There’s something oddly comforting about the ritual of chalking up. Dipping into that familiar powder, clapping your hands, watching the white cloud drift away before launching into a climb. Chalk is one of climbing’s small constants. But how often do we stop to think about where it comes from… or what it costs?
RESIN BUILD UP
Resin and it’s use in liquid chalk