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General Climbing Discussion

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appalling and disgusting use of chalk 1-May-2007 At 10:29:20 PM JamesMc
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The anti chalk folk should perhaps bear in mind that some people sweat much more than others. For me, greasing off holds from sweat really detracts from the enjoyment of climbing. A senior citizen I climb with occasionally (who once lead Little Thor bare foot and chalkless) never seems to sweat. He just doesn't understand. And there's a bloke I work with who has sweat dripping off his brow from just sitting in the office.

In terms of environmental impact, chalk is like bolts, it fades into insignificance next to the main enviro impacts from climbing, which are the result of getting from home to the crag.

Rather than tell us how disgusting it is, let us in on the secret of how you train to sweat less.

JamesMc

PS I tried X factor once. On the positive side, it left no visible mark on the rock. On the negative side, it didn't work even slightly.

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