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OutdoorReporter
Aug 7, 2010, 5:38 PM
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Hey everybody! I'm stoked to be a part of the RockClimbing.com community and am looking forward to everyone's posts.
I participated in a bouldering competition at my local gym in San Diego about two weeks ago and met the owner of a company called YAMA Bags. I was blown away by her handmade, unique, and colorful chalk bags and decided to interview her on my blog. Thought you guys might want to take a look.
Check it out at: http://outdoorreporter.com/...with-jezryl-castelo/
I hope this doesn't come off as being spammy on this message board. I am an outdoor blogger and avid climber and love spreading the word! Peace!
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rtwilli4
Aug 7, 2010, 5:53 PM
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You Suck
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whipper
Aug 7, 2010, 10:18 PM
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what a douche...
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billcoe_
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Sean, are you saying THIS chalkbag (and the music they MAKE you listen too on that site) is less gay?
I mean, I don't have the sense of style you obviously do on what is gay or not I suppose.....it just seems.....well....here: maybe Wikipedia can explain it better.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_flag
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irregularpanda
Aug 8, 2010, 12:02 AM
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The only fucking thing you need in a chalkbag is an extra, small zippered pocket to store a knife and some rap rings. No-body makes chalk bags with little pockets anymore, because they're all so self obsessed with style.
A churchkey would also do well.
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angry
Aug 8, 2010, 12:09 AM
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I've got a Verve chalkbag with a zippered pouch. I've never once put anything in it. I guess I could. It's just not a concern for me on the stuff I like to climb, like you know, 3000ft trad routes in the middle of nowhere.
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phillygoat
Aug 8, 2010, 12:10 AM
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irregularpanda wrote: The only fucking thing you need in a chalkbag is an extra, small zippered pocket to store a knife and some rap rings.
TRADICAL!!!
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hafilax
Aug 8, 2010, 1:06 AM
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irregularpanda wrote: The only fucking thing you need in a chalkbag is an extra, small zippered pocket to store a knife and some rap rings. No-body makes chalk bags with little pockets anymore, because they're all so self obsessed with style. A churchkey would also do well.
You're welcome.
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billcoe_
Aug 8, 2010, 2:07 AM
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angry wrote: I've got a Verve chalkbag with a zippered pouch. I've never once put anything in it. I guess I could. It's just not a concern for me on the stuff I like to climb, like you know, 3000ft trad routes in the middle of nowhere.
What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet.
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wiki
Aug 8, 2010, 5:10 AM
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irregularpanda wrote: The only fucking thing you need in a chalkbag is an extra, small zippered pocket to store a knife and some rap rings. No-body makes chalk bags with little pockets anymore, because they're all so self obsessed with style. A churchkey would also do well.
Those dont have pockets... Confused.
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angry
Aug 8, 2010, 12:10 PM
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billcoe_ wrote: angry wrote: I've got a Verve chalkbag with a zippered pouch. I've never once put anything in it. I guess I could. It's just not a concern for me on the stuff I like to climb, like you know, 3000ft trad routes in the middle of nowhere. What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet.
What kind of climber is so convinced he'll epic that he even prepares his chalkbag for it?
If you think there are some essentials that you must take on every climb, well, you probably climb slow and at a low level.
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climbingtrash
Aug 8, 2010, 2:53 PM
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angry wrote: billcoe_ wrote: angry wrote: I've got a Verve chalkbag with a zippered pouch. I've never once put anything in it. I guess I could. It's just not a concern for me on the stuff I like to climb, like you know, 3000ft trad routes in the middle of nowhere. What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet. What kind of climber is so convinced he'll epic that he even prepares his chalkbag for it? If you think there are some essentials that you must take on every climb, well, you probably climb slow and at a low level.
Not that there's anything wrong with that...
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angry
Aug 8, 2010, 3:18 PM
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climbingtrash wrote: angry wrote: billcoe_ wrote: angry wrote: I've got a Verve chalkbag with a zippered pouch. I've never once put anything in it. I guess I could. It's just not a concern for me on the stuff I like to climb, like you know, 3000ft trad routes in the middle of nowhere. What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet. What kind of climber is so convinced he'll epic that he even prepares his chalkbag for it? If you think there are some essentials that you must take on every climb, well, you probably climb slow and at a low level.Not that there's anything wrong with that...
Or is there?
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Aug 8, 2010, 3:22 PM
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angry wrote: climbingtrash wrote: angry wrote: billcoe_ wrote: angry wrote: I've got a Verve chalkbag with a zippered pouch. I've never once put anything in it. I guess I could. It's just not a concern for me on the stuff I like to climb, like you know, 3000ft trad routes in the middle of nowhere. What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet. What kind of climber is so convinced he'll epic that he even prepares his chalkbag for it? If you think there are some essentials that you must take on every climb, well, you probably climb slow and at a low level.Not that there's anything wrong with that... Or is there?
Weaklings must die.
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Aug 8, 2010, 4:36 PM
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johnwesely wrote: angry wrote: climbingtrash wrote: angry wrote: billcoe_ wrote: angry wrote: I've got a Verve chalkbag with a zippered pouch. I've never once put anything in it. I guess I could. It's just not a concern for me on the stuff I like to climb, like you know, 3000ft trad routes in the middle of nowhere. What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet. What kind of climber is so convinced he'll epic that he even prepares his chalkbag for it? If you think there are some essentials that you must take on every climb, well, you probably climb slow and at a low level.Not that there's anything wrong with that... Or is there? Weaklings must die.
"The Schrutes consider children very valuable. In the olden-days, the women would bear many children so we would have enough laborers to work the fields. And if it was an especially cold winter and there weren’t enough grains or vegetables, they would eat the weakest of the brood..."
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Aug 8, 2010, 6:07 PM
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billcoe_ wrote: What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet.
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billcoe_
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marc801 wrote: What kind of climber has forgotten what the singular, primary purpose for the little zippered compartment on a chalkbag? Are you kids that clueless these days?
LOL! Thanks for the reminder.
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OutdoorReporter wrote: Hey everybody! I'm stoked to be a part of the RockClimbing.com community and am looking forward to everyone's posts. I participated in a bouldering competition at my local gym in San Diego about two weeks ago and met the owner of a company called <name removed cause it's spam> was blown away by her handmade, unique, and colorful chalk bags and decided to interview her on my blog. Thought you guys might want to take a look. Check it out at: http://<removed cause it's spam> I hope this doesn't come off as being spammy on this message board. I am an outdoor blogger and avid climber and love spreading the word! Peace!
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irregularpanda
Aug 8, 2010, 9:11 PM
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hafilax wrote: irregularpanda wrote: The only fucking thing you need in a chalkbag is an extra, small zippered pocket to store a knife and some rap rings. No-body makes chalk bags with little pockets anymore, because they're all so self obsessed with style. A churchkey would also do well. The Arc'teryx chalk bags have a zippered pocked and the strap attachment can be used as a bottle opener. You're welcome.
Thank you, 90 dollars later Arc teryx....
I might go with a metolius and fucking open beer with my cell phone or rap ring.
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hafilax
Aug 8, 2010, 9:15 PM
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irregularpanda wrote: hafilax wrote: irregularpanda wrote: The only fucking thing you need in a chalkbag is an extra, small zippered pocket to store a knife and some rap rings. No-body makes chalk bags with little pockets anymore, because they're all so self obsessed with style. A churchkey would also do well. The Arc'teryx chalk bags have a zippered pocked and the strap attachment can be used as a bottle opener. You're welcome. Thank you, 90 dollars later Arc teryx.... I might go with a metolius and fucking open beer with my cell phone or rap ring. 
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climbingtrash
Aug 8, 2010, 9:19 PM
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marc801 wrote: billcoe_ wrote: What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet. What kind of climber has forgotten what the singular, primary purpose for the little zippered compartment on a chalkbag? Are you kids that clueless these days?
Nah, it's cuz they're all on Heroin these days and those little pouches don't accommodate a hypodermic needle and spoon that well.
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Aug 8, 2010, 10:05 PM
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Wow. I didn't think my post was going to offend like it apparently did.
I came across this company that makes unique chalk bags and thought I'd share it with the community. Its not like I make any money when someone buys one of them.
I have a total respect for climbing and the people involved in the sport, and on this forum. Sorry to those who found my post offensive or inappropriate.
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hafilax
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OutdoorReporter wrote: Wow. I didn't think my post was going to offend like it apparently did. I came across this company that makes unique chalk bags and thought I'd share it with the community. Its not like I make any money when someone buys one of them. I have a total respect for climbing and the people involved in the sport, and on this forum. Sorry to those who found my post offensive or inappropriate.
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OutdoorReporter wrote: I came across this company that makes unique chalk bags and thought I'd share it with the community. Its not like I make any money when someone buys one of them.
So you're just hoping to get laid, then.
Jay
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jt512 wrote: So you're just hoping to get laid, then. Jay
I'm hoping to get laid. Is plugging chalk bags all it takes?
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hafilax
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Greggle wrote: jt512 wrote: So you're just hoping to get laid, then. Jay I'm hoping to get laid. Is plugging chalk bags all it takes?
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Aug 9, 2010, 8:29 PM
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hafilax wrote: Greggle wrote: jt512 wrote: So you're just hoping to get laid, then. Jay I'm hoping to get laid. Is plugging chalk bags all it takes? That sounds more like masturbation.
ha! +2
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Very true... Thanks.
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marc801 wrote: billcoe_ wrote: What kind of a climber doesn't stuff at least an itty bitty headlamp in there? Headlamp, mini-knife and a gu packet. What kind of climber has forgotten what the singular, primary purpose for the little zippered compartment on a chalkbag? Are you kids that clueless these days?
Hilarious!
I have to pee in cups on occasion these days, so I keep a picture of your sister in that pocket instead.
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billcoe_
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irregularpanda wrote: I have to pee in cups on occasion these days, so I keep a picture of your sister in that pocket instead.
Pee in the chalkbag, it will soak it up.
BTW, you all caused me to buy the Stash bag (Metolius is out) and an Arcterix C80. Got to have the zipper. I'm hoping I that it helps me start climbing a letter grade or 2 harder on sport routes.
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What has climbing come to when we we have to have fancy pants chalk bags and 60 dollar Prana shorts?
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Greggle wrote: jt512 wrote: So you're just hoping to get laid, then. Jay I'm hoping to get laid. Is plugging chalk bags all it takes?
chalk bags are for chalk!
maybe these are more your style...
texas style!
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OutdoorReporter wrote: Wow. I didn't think blah blah blah..... I have a total ?respect? for blah blah... 
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Exactly 3 posts, in this thread only, I call foul.
The Groove Gear soundtrack is so friggen smooth!!!!
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