carolyn Posted June 20, 2003 Author Posted June 20, 2003 did I just set this up for a page top? Attitude....youre sleeping on the job! Quote
thelawgoddess Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 RuMR said: it'll go from a liquid to a paste and then finally a dry film of chalk that gets into your skin... you can also buy similar stuff pre-made. Quote
bunglehead Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 CHALK?!!! And all this time I thought people meant crayons! Man I feel like such an idiot! No wonder every time I'm done climbing it looks like a kindergarten class was up there! Quote
Dr.Hook Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 RuMR said: Here's an idea for you... Back east, we would mix isopropyl alcohol w/ chalk...use a squeeze ketchup bottle...work this into your hands really well...it'll go from a liquid to a paste and then finally a dry film of chalk that gets into your skin...forms a chalk base, if you will...then regular chalking tends to last better...don't need it out here since the humidity isn't as great... Thanks RumR will give a try, I sweat like a bitch, as I'm sitting hear typing my hands are dripping... goes a long way with the ladies... Quote
chucK Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 carolyn said: Honestly, its not the 'ethical issue' that bothers me so much. I learned to climb without chalk. I rarely feel the need for it or forget...even with the humidity and typical slick basalt out here. I will at least try and remember to bring my bag climbing with me...maybe even clip it onto my harness?!?! Then just don't bring it. One less thing to forget. One less thing to clip onto your harness. Once you get hooked on it, you'll probably be like Dr. Hook, sweating while he just thinks about climbing . Quote
Dr.Hook Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 Unfortunately chucK I believe the problem started during12 years of competetive gymnastics. The use of chalk is standard in the sport, any other ex-gymnasts suffering the same problem? Quote
chucK Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 The use of chalk in climbing is standard too. I too used to sweat just reading or even thinking about climbing. Then I read some newagey BS about training yourself not to need it by just not using it. I tried it, and now I don't use chalk usually. Give it a try Dr. Hook! Get unhooked!!! Quote
RuMR Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 carolyn said: Rumr...that potion has to just dry the shit outta your hands in the long run! If'n you're worried about the appearance of your hands, try some other sport...god, my hands look gross...like they got in between a meat grinder and a belt sander...COOL! Or, you could rub some lotion in at the end of the day... Quote
RuMR Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 thelawgoddess said: RuMR said: it'll go from a liquid to a paste and then finally a dry film of chalk that gets into your skin... you can also buy similar stuff pre-made. $$$$...Costs too much... Quote
carolyn Posted June 20, 2003 Author Posted June 20, 2003 RuMR said: carolyn said: Rumr...that potion has to just dry the shit outta your hands in the long run! If'n you're worried about the appearance of your hands, try some other sport...god, my hands look gross...like they got in between a meat grinder and a belt sander...COOL! Or, you could rub some lotion in at the end of the day... Not concerned about how my hands look - if you saw them, you would believe me. More concerned about how they FEEL. I despise the feeling of dry hands and feet! I was in gymnastics for about 10yrs, as well. Used chalk up the wazoo. I would wake up in tears as a child in the middle of the night cause my hands hurt so much (mainly dryness). Sometimes I would put vaseline on them....then put gloves or socks on so I didnt feel as uncomfortable. Strange, I know. But one's got to do what one's got to do to get their sleep, ya know! Quote
rbw1966 Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 carolyn said: I was in gymnastics for about 10yrs, as well. Used chalk up the wazoo. Try using it on your hands instead. Ouch! Quote
carolyn Posted June 21, 2003 Author Posted June 21, 2003 rbw1966 said: carolyn said: I was in gymnastics for about 10yrs, as well. Used chalk up the wazoo. Try using it on your hands instead. Ouch! Quote
Szyjakowski Posted June 21, 2003 Posted June 21, 2003 i have a chalk habbit. damn cuz chalk is most definitely aid. and i always thought i was free climber...... Oh well........................ Quote
whirlwind Posted June 21, 2003 Posted June 21, 2003 chalk is good for u the calcium soaks though your skin and helps build strong bones . on that note i don't think its nessisary in the NW, although in warmer weather it does seem to help a bit Quote
ScottP Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 Dru said: lame attempt at pun deleted Wow, that's a first! Quote
A7U Posted June 29, 2003 Posted June 29, 2003 catbirdseat said: trask said: I wear mine as a protective cover on my dick Chalk bag as codpiece. Dude, be careful not to pull the drawstring too tight. It limits circulation. Excellent plug for my Kerochalk brand of waterproof chalk. Scary new horizon, though, too. Trask has probably bred at this stage so there is no Darwin Award angle, however, I will add Nonoxynol-9 to the formula. Quote
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