yeah, true. i've only been climbing six years, although i've been to most crags in victoria. at the moment i'm leading 19 comfortably, and with no chalk have had no problems.
however, while i shouldn't say much (i probably will anyway...) because i have used chalk, i think you could look at noddy, who hasn't ever used chalk and still been at the top of the ranks of climbers, and still does solid grades. he is one who can (and does) speak out against the use of it. (see his letter the issue after brendans article in Rock) |