Why POUFF uses an 80/20 chalk blend
POUFF's formula is 80% chunky texture, 20% fine texture, both 100% pure magnesium carbonate. Here's what each part is actually doing, laid out plainly. The 20% fine This is what coats you...
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Bouldering chalk vs. sport climbing chalk: is there an actual difference?
Not in the base formula. Both are magnesium carbonate, and there's no separate chemical compound used ...
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Chalk for sweaty hands: what to actually look for
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Does climbing chalk actually expire?
No, not in the way food or cosmetics do. Magnesium carbonate is a mineral, not an organic substance, s...
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How much chalk do you actually need for a session?
This depends more on how often you're re-chalking than on any fixed amount, but there's a reasonable w...
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