"Ok but not the best for folks with sweaty hands like me"
05/06/13
I didn't find this to be much different from the other popular brands. The grind is not as fine as the Metolius super fine or Red Pine's dyno chalk. As such, it doesn't stick as quickly. Yes, quickly. With very fine grind, I get a nice coating with just a quick grab or pat but with courser grind I need to squeeze and massage it a little more to get a nice covering. Probably not a problem for most folks but my sweaty hands forces me to chalk up every few moves and with this White Gold, it takes me a couple of extra seconds each time. That makes a big difference when the arms are already pumped and you're on an overhang.
"Literally White Gold. By Far My Favorite Chalk"
04/14/13
I absolutely love this chalk. I make sure I have a bag of it whenever I go climbing. Super fine, stays on well, and soaks up moisture on my hands. I definitely recommend it.
I have the sweatiest hands when it comes to climbing, and White Gold is amazing for absorbing all the unwanted moisture. I borrowed another brand of chalk from a friend because I was running low one day, and I actually don't think it was as effective for me. I definitely don't chalk up as often when using White Gold. When it comes down to it, it's a tad bit more costly than other brands (I tried it because it was on sale), but worth it!
I have been using this chalk for a while now after switching from Metolius super chalk. It is just so much more fluffy, tacky, and less harsh on your hands. Also stays on your hands longer.
Love the grip this gives you. Doesn't dry out your hands and feels great. Only thing is I thought it came in tub as pictured. It doesn't, just a big bag. Still great chalk though!
It seems to take a lot of check to keep my hands and my daughters from feeling sweaty. It does not break up that easily kind of stays in bb size pieces. I have to use a hammer to smash it in to smaller chunks and it makes a mess. Not the best stuff I have ever used.
Really happy with this purchase! There is a great mixture of small clumps and loose powder. Drys hands really well and feels smooth. Really good for gym climbing in the summer. Will definitely continue to purchase this chalk in the future.
Really happy with this purchase! There is a great mixture of small clumps and loose powder. Drys hands really well and feels smooth. Really good for gym climbing in the summer. Will definitely continue to purchase this chalk in the future.
Sticks to your hands really well and stays on. I put it in my chalk sock and I can't get it to come through it, so I'll probably just pour a bunch into the bottom of my chalk bag. No big deal. This is great chalk!
Hard to screw up chalk so luckily Black Diamond didn't. Whole family uses this in our chalk bucket for bouldering and in the chalk socks we use for roped climbing. Prefer the uncut version especially for bouldering because the chunks allow me to pick and choose where I chalk up. Feels good, lasts long. Good stuff.
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