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ClimbSkin Review Pros and Cons [Pictures and Proof]

April 14, 2016 by Jason Clements

I enjoy rock climbing, and more specifically, I enjoy bouldering. Every sesh, I want to improve. I want an edge. go site how hard does sildenafil make you texts in time frankenstein and bladerunner essay favorite place descriptive essay viagra billigster preis https://revivemedicalny.com/citrate/doxycycline-purchase-uk/8/ persuasive essay graphic organizer online source link watch creative writing for tv and new media essay questions over hamlet inderal buy canada essay solitude https://indiana.internexus.edu/courses/questions-to-ask-about-social-media-for-an-essay/52/ virkninger av viagra https://ardelyx.com/news-releases/iron-dragon-cialis-reddit/197/ desmethyl carbodenafil and dapoxetine yarsagumba le viagra himalaya cheap mba essay writing websites online middle school math problem solving essay on nurse in kannada how to use viagra tablet for girl https://assessmentcentertraining.org/exercises/sat-essay-score-cornell/58/ https://moorelifeurgentcare.com/edtreatment/levitra-vs-viagra-indonesia/84/ much ado about nothing deceit essay essay history write merk viagra yang aman milpharm ltd sildenafil https://willcoxwinecountry.org/linkedin/short-introduction-about-myself-in-interview/47/ enter resume cover page I want my skin healthy and strong so that my skin is not limiting my improvements.

So when my friend, Richard Lonski told me that he completed a birthday challenge that included something like a hundred laps – and he did NOT destroy his hands – because he used Friction Labs ClimbSkin, that got my attention.

Just so you know my biases, I have an affiliate account with Frictions Labs. They make excellent chalk – it is worth trying if you are serious about improving your climbing. You might like it; you might not. That’s okay.

Keah Kalantari is one of the Founders at Frictions Labs – he shipped me a container of ClimbSkin at no cost to me. He didn’t request a review in return for the ClimbSkin. I did this experiment with ClimbSkin of my own accord.

ClimbSkin Review Pros and Cons: Here is My Experience

Pros:

ClimbSkin really works. An Example: I spent 6 hours working on a horizontal roof problem with little skin damage and nearly no skin soreness afterwards.
You only use a little bit with each application. It should last many months for the average climber who climbs 3 to 4 times per week.
Friction Labs offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee
Many, many testimonials of real, satisfied customers
Solid owner, solid team behind it
You don’t need to be a climber to benefit from ClimbSkin

Testimonial from a Nurse I know through THE Climbing Community

Cons:

Chemicals in the ingredients
On sale ClimbSkin costs $20 per ounce
Your skin might become too callused (You must add an emery board to your kit.)
The label states: Topic[al] Use Only

ClimbSkin Review Pros and Cons: How I Set Up My Experiment
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ClimbSkin By Friction Labs Review Their Labeling is Stupid

April 12, 2016 by Jason Clements

*** UPDATE 4-12-16 …and just like that, Friction Labs have the information on their website updated so that the ingredients listed online match the ingredients listed on the container.

I think I’ll turn this article into a “How Excellent Companies Respond To Criticism” or something like that…

ClimbSkin By Friction Labs Review – Their Labeling is Stupid

I received a container of ClimbSkin from Friction Labs at no cost to me. There was no request from them for me to review it. I don’t owe them anything; but part of what I do here at HCRBeta is support entrepreneurs and small businesses.

When I wrote about Friction Labs chalk, I gushed. It is excellent chalk. It is a little pricey, too. However, one principle that I have learned is that the best customers are the ones who recognize the value of expertise. You don’t have to market to people who consider cheapness a desirable quality.

I’ve got 2 things to say about ClimbSkin:

ClimbSkin is Awesome. It Works Like a Magic Glove That Gives You +10 Protection For Your Skin
ClimbSkin’s Labeling is Stupid. It Will Make Many Consumers Angry (Maybe F.L. didn’t realize there is a big difference in their web language and the actual label.)

Let me get the critical out of the way. Once they fix their labeling, this article goes away. So the “ClimbSkin is Awesome” portion of this review is going to be here: (_____).

ClimbSkin Ingredients Labeling

I deserve, as do all consumers, to know what the ingredients are in a product; especially a product that is going to be absorbed into my skin and into my body.

Using the phrase “…just natural ingredients…” is a stupid mistake by ClimbSkin’s marketing team. Every smart consumer knows that “natural” means nothing.
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Updates and News from Organic Climbing: The Best Bouldering Pads. Period.

March 1, 2016 by Jason Clements

We are in the thick of the fall season and Josh Helke, the owner of Organic Climbing, has some updates, news, and tips for us. [Connect with Organic Climbing on Facebook.]

The Quick Read:

The New Organic Roll Down Pack – Made-in-the-USA quality back pack
The New Organic Load Flap – For boulderers who need many pads
The New Organic Blubber Pad – Extra padding for big landing zones
Organic Climbing Important Warranty Information – Josh makes quality gear
3 Tips for new boulderers from Josh Helke – Enjoy your climbing
Shout OUT to Spencer and Vikki at the Conscious Climber Project

HCRB: What’s new at Organic Climbing:

Josh: The Organic Roll Down Pack. A super burly, well designed, and fairly priced roll down style backpack for all around use and abuse.

[Click here to view the Organic Roll Down Pack pricing at the Organic Climbing website.]

HCRB: Who should buy the Organic Roll Down Pack?

Josh: The Organic Roll Down Pack is a 4-season pack, perfect for climbers and students.

HCRB: What else is new, Josh? [Read more…] about Updates and News from Organic Climbing: The Best Bouldering Pads. Period.

Meet Beau Belger at Moosejaw on the Plaza

February 17, 2016 by Jason Clements

I have always maintained that buying gear from your friend’s shops makes it a more enjoyable experience. Add that degree of trust, and you walk out of the store feeling like you just made a purchase of a lifetime! So, let’s make some friends: Meet Beau Belger.

Beau is one of the managers at Moosejaw on the Plaza where he works with Gracey Cockram.

When you meet Beau, ask him about how in the world he enjoys the cold weather!

Ladies and Gentlemen: Meet Beau Belger.

HCRB: What is your favorite outdoor activity?

Beau: My favorite outdoor activity is Outdooring, which I define as the act of being out of doors. I am a big fan of pretty much anything I can do in the great outdoors.

HCRB: What is your go-to drink in the winter? …after a workout? …when relaxing?

Beau: My favorite drink, honestly this answer holds true for all three: Coffee.

HCRB: Best book you’ve read in the last year? …best movie?

Beau: The best book I read was The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. I’d say the best movie I saw this year was the Revenant

HCRB: One place you want to travel to, that you haven’t yet? …why?

Beau: I am in the process of formulating a plan to fly into Santiago Chile buy a bike and take 6 months riding through the Andes and some wonderful wine country. Make my way down to Patagonia climb my little heart out find a way onto a fishing vessel that would take me around the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and work my way up the Argentine coast to Buenos Aries.

I think the only “why” question i need to answer here would be why haven’t I done it yet, which I can only answer by saying; school.

HCRB: Alright, Beau, why should we stop into Moosejaw to meet you? [Read more…] about Meet Beau Belger at Moosejaw on the Plaza

Everything You Wanted To Know About ClimbOn: Meet Will Reynolds Young

February 11, 2016 by Jason Clements

This interview with Will Reynolds Young will answer everything you wanted to know about climbOn. If you are a rock climber, you have probably already used climbOn. Did you know that there are a host of other skin care products that climbOn (and SKINourisment) carries?

Please meet Will Reynolds Young. He is the Chief Digital Officer for climbOn and the parent company, SKINourishment, Inc. Their brands include climbOn, crossFIXE, SKINourishment SPA, and RIDICULOUS!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Will Reynolds Young:

HCRB: What is the last good book you read?

Will Reynolds Young: The Body in Pain by Elaine Scarry

HCRB: What was your favorite breakfast cereal when you were a kid?

Will Reynolds Young: Cinnamon Toast Crunch – I’m a sucker for sugar.

HCRB: Last place you were when you said, “WOW, that is a beautiful sunset!”

Will Reynolds Young: Anyone who’s spent a day with me knows I am a sucker for sunsets. It amazes me that no two sunsets are the same. Recently, a time comes to mind where I was driving to downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is unique because it has the Fort Pitt Tunnels as sort of an entrance to the city. You drive through the tunnels and all of a sudden there’s the city. I happen to be doing this at the perfect time.

HCRB: What was the last thing you googled?

Will Reynolds Young: Blue Mountain Ski Resort.

HCRB: What is something that you are an expert at, that few people know?

Will Reynolds Young: Public Speaking. Don’t get me wrong, I get nervous, but somehow I just have a tendency to rock it. Here’s a session I did at Podcamp Pittsburgh in 2013 entitled Small Business Social Media Toolkit.

HCRB: You an Apple or Android guy? Why?

Will Reynolds Young: Apple. I have an iPhone, Apple TV, and a Macbook. I bleed Apple. I love the beauty of the devices and how well they are built, not to mention the OS is just fantastic. That being said, I love technology. In the last year, I’ve had a Nexus 5X and a Samsung Galaxy S6.

HCRB: Would you rather climb Everest or submarine the Marianas Trench?

Will Reynolds Young: Climb Everest, no question.

Quick climbOn Facts

Since 1996, Polly has created food grade skin care products before organic and all natural was the cool thing to do. Often times we hear about natural products that really aren’t natural at all. Propylene glycol is considered a natural ingredient.

We take natural to a whole new level with food grade, pure products. This means no fillers, parabens, perfumes. We have been really lucky and honored to grow by word of mouth. We have no sales team and I am the only one who does marketing on a regular basis.

To this day we still hand pour all of our products in our own Wimberley, Texas warehouse, production, and offices. Here’s some highlights about our company with some links to educational blog posts on the topic.

Woman-owned
Made in the USA
EU Compliant
100% pure
Food grade
NO synthetic ingredients
No “fragrance“
NO phthalates, NO petroleum by-products, NO mineral oil
NO GMOs
NOT tested on animals
Safe for Adults, Children, Babies, Animals and our planet!
You can find all of our educational posts at, http://skinourishment.com/blogs/education.

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Hobo Hammocks Offer Impressive Lifetime Warranty

February 3, 2016 by Jason Clements

Hobo Hammocks Offers Impressive Lifetime Warranty

“When you buy a hammock from Hobo Hammocks, you are buying a hammock for life. That’s because if any part of your hammock ever rips, tears, or otherwise malfunctions, we will send you a replacement…for FREE! All you have to do is ship in the old hammock and tell us how it broke! (mostly for our entertainment) Whether you purchased it yesterday or 20 years ago, the warranty stands.”

Isn’t that what you want when shopping for your outdoor gear: Confidence that your purchase will endure!

If you aren’t already impressed with Hobo Hammocks for their support of their local Rescue Mission of Salt Lake and their motto of “your purchase just provided a meal to the homeless,” you need to be impressed – with their Lifetime Warranty!

I keep calling Hobo Hammocks “that great company with a big heart,” and they keep proving it.

To Jake Andersen: Good Job!

And If You Are At HCRBeta Because You Are Shopping Around For A New Hammock…

Click here to read this article: Hobo vs. ENO Hammock for beginners
Get to know more about the owner, Jake Andersen, and the story behind Hobo Hammocks
Take a few more minutes to look at other sites that might rate and review hammocks…

Okay, you’re back. Thank you for coming back to HCRBeta to read further.

If you are ready to purchase your Hobo Hammock, here is a coupon code to help you save $5 on your purchase.

HCRBeta is a Hobo Hammock affiliate. HCRBeta receives a small referral fee when you purchase your Hobo Hammock through the links here at HCRBeta.

If you choose to do so, thank you. You are helping HCRBeta. You have my gratitude.

And if you choose to purchase a hammock from another company, that’s okay.

And I’ll use Jake Andersen’s words to end this short article:

“Peace & Love!”

Read all about outdoor gear, tips, and maintenance ideas in the HCRBeta Gear Category.

Jason Clements is the founder of and writer for HCRBeta, Hike Climb Relax: How to… He lives in Shawnee, Kansas and also runs the cell phone recycling company, Cells for Cells, which recycles cell phones to raise money for families battling cancer. You can follow Jason on Facebook or on Twitter @jasonclements.