CLIMBING CHALK REVIEW; FRICTION LAB CLIMBING CHALK
Summary
Purchase some of the World’s best climbing chalk at The Friction Labs Store.
Pros:
- Friction Labs Climbing Chalk (F.L.) does climbing chalk the right way.
- F.L. is significantly better than the “Wal-Mart-style” cheap chalks; and a solid degree better than, what I believe was the premiere brand of chalk, Bison.
- F.L. is stickier and lasts longer on your hands for multiple burns.
- F.L. has the science to back up their claims.
- F.L. has a robust website that will answer all of your questions.
- F.L. has 3 different blends to choose from: Bam Bam, Gorilla Grip, Unicorn Dust
- F.L. has a very convenient auto-ship service.
- F.L. creates a relationship with their fans.
- F.L. can be used in your regular workouts with dumbbells, kettlebells, etc.
Cons:
- You will pay more for a quality product.
- I don’t like the wording of their guarantee. But I am certain that if you don’t act like a complete grocery bag, and you happen to be the 1 out of 1,000,000 people who may not like the F.L. chalk, their customer service will probably treat you right.
A Little Background on My Opinion – I Have Been a Bison Chalk Snob
I am a chalk snob in the same way that I am a beer snob. Bud Light just doesn’t taste like anything I want to put in my mouth. Gross! Give me a Boulevard Tank 7 and I can taste the fruit tanginess and full flavor and the long crisp finish. Pair that Tank 7 with any pizza and I am in Heaven.
Yeah, I’ve tried all the Wal-Mart-style cheap chalks like Metolius, Evolv, Black Diamond. Those are just entry-level chalks. Plain and simple. You can burn through a brick or container of that cheap stuff in a busy weekend. All of those are gritty and you just about have to chalk up after every single move. You really get what you pay for with those brands…not much besides the basic idea of chalk to keep your hands dry. Continue Reading