I didn't! :?

T0

OK guys, This is supposed to be something where we help new climbers learn the ins and the out of climbing without making some of the same mistakes we might have when we started. We should be supportive and help each other out. Not resort to name calling. they are not stupid because they don't know, that is why they are here. In the beginners forum, TO LEARN. If we treat others like that they will get discouraged and then they will quit and then there will be no future left. remember when you were a Noob? you probably asked the same questions. so lets all try to be civilized.

You can buy the chalk in Block form, loose form, or now becoming more popular is bag form (ecco ball, etc.) they all work the same just in different ways. Blocks are for people who like to work it in their hands more, loose is more for dipping your hands into to help dry them and the Ecco ball style is a closed bag or ball with chalk in it. More gyms are starting to require the Ecco balls because the chalk is enclosed and there is less chance of spilling your chalk. Check with your local gym on their requirements and they may even sell it. Otherwise look for magnesium carbonate. it is usually sold on eBay fairly inexpensively $2-$5 plus shipping depending on the amount you buy and what form it is in. if you buy loose or block chalk you will also need a chalk bag to hold it $10-$15. Try your local Gym or Shops first because it is always better to support the local places as they are the backbone of our towns. They make it all possible. plus you may make friends and find people to climb with.

Why is everyone busting me.....All I did was ask a simple question.....why did everyone just insult me?

Because you asked a question that could have been answered by:

1) going to google
2) typing climbers chalk
3) clicking any early entry
4) reading for your self

If you want a little more abuse, then ask what a good rock shoe is. Or who are the famous climbers.

Unless you have very sweaty hands or the route is wet, it is totally a head game. Almost like Linus's blanket. Climbing chalk is for the more insecure climbers. I've watched so many climbers dipping in to their chalk bags as a habit. Some even dip two or three times before even moving an inch. I've only used my chalk a couple of times over the years. Over-rated.

jammer

Unless you have very sweaty hands or the route is wet, it is totally a head game. Almost like Linus's blanket. Climbing chalk is for the more insecure climbers. I've watched so many climbers dipping in to their chalk bags as a habit. Some even dip two or three times before even moving an inch. I've only used my chalk a couple of times over the years. Over-rated.

jammer

Yes, I've never used an ecco ball myself as I have a refillable but use the term for both as the local gym prefers ecco balls as that is what the owner used but he still allows refillable chalk balls. I never actually looked at what is used in one of those so now i will have to do some research.

Get off the slabs!!!!! :D

jda, what bug crawled up your ass and died. I'm trying to help and people like you discourage others from joining your sport. And a little note, I've only spent this winter in the Gym, previous to this i have spent 2 years climbing and bouldering outside. If some people weren't as arrogant as yourself and were a little more helpful this sport might get a lot more good exposure as well as a lot more enthusiastic people to join. remember, you were a noob too once so maybe you should be the one to shut up and maybe think twice before you open you mouth to insult someone who is asking for some help. This forum is designed specifically for new people so either help or get out of this forum and into one that is more of what you are looking for.

Some of these, non thread searching, non spell checkers, will end up smashing their head on a rock or placing a cam totally backwards, or not realize they actually need to clip in to stay alive and the thwarting of such people from a dangerous sport may not be such a bad idea after all.

I just get a kick out of surfing google images for STFU stuff.. this place makes too prac ap for that hobby

How the freck does not using spell check associate someone with forgetting to clip? I'm fairly sure my inability to spell 'chrysanthemum' doesn't make me or anyone else more liable to deck.

For me, this conversation is over

If the answers were plastered on the wall in millions of places and someone told you to read the walls before asking, I probably would give you some smart answer.

Angry at life 14 year old? Maybe you should do a little self evaluation and read your own posts.

I'm sorry if you think that's immature. No, actually I'm not sorry at all. In fact i hope you get violated by pig monkey men in the woods.

If the average rc.comer did as you suggested it would eliminate 90+% of the posts, probably 99% of the useless posts and rc.com could be a usefull place to hang out. Oh what a wonderful world that would be. But first the average rc.comer would have to have a measurable IQ.

I'm fairly sure my inability to spell 'chrysanthemum' doesn't make me or anyone else more liable to deck.

It's the whole mindset of the thing, if you're too lazy to click the button under the post window, then what makes anyone think you're not too lazy to learn to set a cam right?

We should all just ask Grover, he has the best responses to posts' of this nature.

Carry On,

Jefro