FL offers several consistencies to match your preference, but we found that the Unicorn Dust was a nice mix of powder and small chunks. It’s easy to apply, producing a smooth and even coating. The Unicorn Dust is the chalk that best nailed all three evaluation categories. We thought we had picked some other chalk as the top performer, only to find that the FrictionLabs reigned supreme after all. In fact, before we learned the true identities of each chalk, we each guessed which was which - and none of us guessed the Unicorn Dust correctly. The results of our test were clear: FrictionLabs was the unanimous favorite, even when we had no idea what it was. Some climbers swear by the stuff, and some insist that the hype is empty. The performance comes at a cost - as the priciest brand by far, even a tiny 2.5 oz bag of FrictionLabs is expensive. When I learned that we were doing this test blind, FrictionLabs was the brand I was most curious about.įL markets its products aggressively: its packaging declares “The New Standard in Chalk,” and the brand keeps a roster of pro climbers well-stocked with sponsor material. How to Choose the Right Climbing Chalk for Your Needs.Reviews of the 3 Other Climbing Chalks We Tested.Best for Sweaty Hands: Black Diamond White Gold.Best Value: Trango Gunpowder Climbing Chalk.Related: Best Liquid Chalk The 7 climbing chalk brands we tested. All our reviewers had to think hard about what we valued in chalk, and we all came away with strong preferences. None of the reviewers saw the key until we were completely done with testing.Įven with no brands or marketing involved, there were still significant differences in chalk type and behavior. Each bag was randomly assigned a letter from A-G, and our friend wrote down a key of which brand went with which letter. I had a (non-climbing) third party take each package of chalk and pour a specified amount into a blank gallon bag. To get around that issue, we did all of our testing without knowing which chalk was which. There’s a lot of hype, and it can be tough to tell what’s bark and what’s bite. Some chalks claim to last longer, others claim that they absorb more moisture, and one we tested even claims to condition your hands. The problem is that because chalk is predominantly the same stuff - magnesium carbonate, plus or minus some preparation differences and drying agents - most of the differences are in marketing. ![]() We wanted to put some of these debates to rest. Some climbers swear by certain brands, others say that it’s all the same, and others forswear chalk entirely. Like gate direction and tricams, chalk is one of those topics that climbers love to discuss but never reach a consensus on. FrictionLabs Unicorn Dust came away with the top score, but not by much - Trango Gunpowder Chalk is strong competition at a good value. 1 bonus bright pink Chalkboard Paper (not shown)Ĭarrie Stephens Art 2023 All Rights Reserved.We narrowed the (surprisingly varied) field of climbing chalks down to seven top contenders, and then put all of them through an entirely blind battery of tests to see which one came out on top.These Black, Green, Teal and Grey Chalk Boards have been created from high resolution images of the chalkboard I painted in my own kitchen and I am proud to say that they have received great feedback over the years making them one of my most popular items and I hope that you enjoy them too! Chalkboard never goes out of style for teachers so you you will be using these basics for years to come!! Versatile Basic Essentials! Chalkboard Digital Papers, A little Dusty, Real Chalk Board Background Textures for back to school or chalkboard themed classrooms!
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