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.
Chalk it up to better choices: What is seawater processed chalk?
At GEKCO, we believe that your climb should leave nothing but chalk marks - and even those should wash away with the rain. That’s why we only use seawater processed magnesium carbonate, a cleaner, more sustainable option for climbers who care about the planet as much as their projects.
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?
Liquid chalk - A climber’s summer essential
Scrap the iced drinks, GEKCO’s liquid chalk is the only cooling companion you need this summer. Let’s dive deep into formulas, how to combat sweaty hands, and what makes a great liquid chalk.
The Ultimate Grip: Why Liquid Chalk Outperforms Loose Chalk in Climbing
Liquid chalk paired with fine powder, on good skin, is hands down the best for friction, performance and even the environment. If you can get it to work with your skin, it’s a game changer.
RESIN BUILD UP
Resin and it’s use in liquid chalk