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To Chalk or not to Chalk 31-Mar-2005 At 3:15:42 PM rhinckle

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i've been using the same chalk ball since 1997, without a refill.
i usually forget to use it, after initially chalking up, realizing i haven't tied in, ending up with it on the rope, and off i go, oblivious of the chalk bag, apart from when i need a bolt plate..

i'm not offended by chalk.
i like it when i find a bit when i'm wondering if i'm on route or not.
i like seeing it on bluestone walls and knowing that someone's been there.
it's the climbing version of dog piss.
if you don't like white marks on rock, what are you going to do about falcons and other cliff nesting birds.

has anyone ever climbed with riggers gloves?
i was scoping some rock one cold morning and thought bugger it i'll give it a go.
felt good.
the leather doesn't sweat & isn't greasy.
fingers have enough friction on the inside of the glove
there's still good rock feel.
worried that the gloves would pop off, but that didn't happen, wouldn't have mattered as i was on toprope w/- grigri.