For those of us cursed by the Fitness Center Nazi's who do not allow chalk

[SouthernLord]

I have found a suitable solution......

Metolius Eco Ball at REI.com

This is the best thing that has ever happened to my training! Works better than chalk and absolutely no mess or caking. This has my seal of approval

 

[needtogetaas]

I don't get it. Whats it do?

 

[SouthernLord]

It's non-marking climbing chalk in a nice little bag. It dries your hands just as good as chalk (better imo) and it doesn't get all over everything.

Chalk adds 20% to all your lifts

 

[fortunatesun]

Nice find. I've no problem using reg. chalk but it does tend to get messy. I think I'll try this when I run out.

 

[crazyquik]

Nice find. I've no problem using reg. chalk but it does tend to get messy. I think I'll try this when I run out.

Could try liquid chalk too. This seems much cheaper and more convenient though.

 

[SouthernLord]

Could try liquid chalk too. This seems much cheaper and more convenient though.

I've used the liquid chalk for a while. Now that I have my Eco Ball I won't go back to the liquid.

 

[Big_BK]

What is it? Just a bag that drys your hands out or is there some sort of chalk inside of it?

 

[the_alcatraz]

Nice find. I've no problem using reg. chalk but it does tend to get messy. I think I'll try this when I run out.

I like messy it's a little more hardcore when it gets messy

 

[djeclipse]

So it dries your hands before the lift, but what about during the lift? Chalk on the hands will keep the hands dry then entire lift.

I've never had any problems at any gym, even the YMCA with chalk. As long as you are clean with it, only using what you need and if ti spills you clean it up. Any gym that doesn't allow chalk is Gheay!

 

[SouthernLord]

What is it? Just a bag that drys your hands out or is there some sort of chalk inside of it?

I'm not sure what's in it. It is an opaque powder that acts just like chalk. You squeeze the bag and your hands are dry.

The purpose of the bag is for indoor climbers who don't want to show their holds as they climb.