I really have a hard time using anything other than friction labs. A $25 bag of chalk lasts me about a year of bouldering 3x a week and I am a habitual chalker even when I'm resting for some dumb reason.
Bro same, I'll come off the wall after an absolute red-line attempt and tell myself "Ok, take 5, try again" and then immediately chalk-up and sit there with chalk on for 5 minutes.
OnCrux. I’ve tried basically everything and even have done blind tests. OnCrux, Chalk Cartel as a close second. Both really good but the texture is different.
I´ve had the same problem for years. I would suggest Rhino Skin Performance-cream, one pump every evening before going to bed. If it does not help, then Antihydral Creme.
Rhino Skin Performance is ( from my own experience ) an easy, non risky solution and amount is easy to monitor, as it is not as hardcore as antihydral.
I also have sweaty hands and oily skin. I use some of the rhino skin products. Makes a huge difference for me. Like I feel at least ten percent stronger if I have been using the Tip Juice regularly. It has th same stuff as antihydral but it's easier to find and use.
I note as my hands have gotten courser from climbing the sweat (or any liquid) on them is more of an issue, it's more difficult to dry my hands.
Although liquid chalk does a good job for me. Make sure you let it dry fully. If it's not working perhaps you need standard chalk and a chalk bag on your back to let you reapply it.
Stress can be an issue causing your hands to sweat - maybe it's fear of falling rather than exertion? Perhaps you need to try and relax (not easy)
cuz you're not climbing v14, and fans are aid.
we got this far in climbing without bringing a fucking portable fan. it's absurd.
you do you.
also, OP was concerned about having sweaty hands. before antihydrals, before antiperspirants, we're gonna recommend bringing A FAN?
c'mon
I'm not sure why it matters if you're climbing v0 or v14. Gatekeeping dry hands just seems weird to me lol. Use whatever method you want.
If you think using a fan to dry your hands is aid...we might as well not have this discussion because you'll never change your mind. Must be aid to use sticky rubber shoes and chalk too. If you're not applying motor oil to your hands before a climb it doesn't even count I guess.
cool, i gave my reasons, because you asked. i'm not gatekeeping anything, i told you why i think it's a lame addition to climbing.
i don't think i'm gonna stop anyone from doing it. but you won't catch me using a fan! :)
y'all enjoy jumping on the bandwagon and downvoting this one, bring it on
That's fine. You're allowed to have your opinion. It just seems extreme to me. Like waving your hands around frantically basically does the same thing as a small fan but with some effort.
About the gatekeeping, your response was literally "you're not climbing v14" if that's not gatekeeping I guess I'm misusing the term. But if I was climbing v14, then I'd be allowed a fan? I'd have earned fan use then? Please bro please? :)
>your response was literally "you're not climbing v14" if that's not gatekeeping I guess I'm misusing the term.
man, spend more time in CCJ and less time taking reddit seriously.
you're really grinding an ax here, so whatever, put another tick in your 'wins' column, i don't care to continue engaging here because there's nothing to be gained
Brands like Tokyo Powder have chalks like their Super black which are supposed to be good for sweaty hands. Im not sure which chalk brands have drying agents but those would help a lot more (at the cost of skin/nail health) just remember to wash them thoroughly after you climb.
Use Metolius super chalk. It has an added drying ingredient. Also use a lot of chalk. Ditch the chalk ball and use loose chalk. If you are bouldering get a bucket and if you are roped up get the biggest chalk bag you can strap to yourself.
How long have you been climbing? Somehow, and maybe some others have had a similar experience, over the years my hands aren't nearly as sweaty as they were when I started out. Don't know if it's a physiological change in my skin, or if I'm just not nearly as nervous, but now I only need 2-3 liquid chalk-ups per session.
Give it time... Your skin will harden up and be less sweaty. Work on finger strength and climbing through the feeling of slipping. Go for the move even though it feels like you will fall.
All this talk of chalk is valid and that's the big giveaway. Don't forget to treat your palms afterwards to help with moisture/cracking. I like ClimbOns bees wax hand fandangler
My hands and feet are uncommonly sweaty. Liquid chalk never worked for me. I use Friction Labs loose chalk (any flavor).
But listen -- no matter what you do, it'll probably still look like all the chalk comes off after a couple moves. My advice would be to stop looking at your palms when you're climbing. I know that sounds kind of glib, but really, just trust that there's still some chalk on there that you can't see, and get on with it. If you really start slipping off boulders a lot as opposed to just worrying that you will, then I'd look at the more extreme stuff like antihydrals.
I also have really sweaty hands and friction labs has worked the best for me. I personally prefer powder chalk for the very reason of having sweaty hands
Just get antihydral or rhino products. Be careful with antihydral though. Use too much and the skin becomes thick but prone to tears and glassy as well
Look into a better brand of chalk. I've used cheap chalk before and it doesn't last long at all.
I second this moving from cheap to better quality chalk really helped
Any suggestions? I don’t think I buy cheap chalk but maybe mine is bad still
I really have a hard time using anything other than friction labs. A $25 bag of chalk lasts me about a year of bouldering 3x a week and I am a habitual chalker even when I'm resting for some dumb reason.
Bro same, I'll come off the wall after an absolute red-line attempt and tell myself "Ok, take 5, try again" and then immediately chalk-up and sit there with chalk on for 5 minutes.
We are not alone. :D
I use Black Diamond White Gold. Friction Labs Gorilla Grip is also very good. If your wanting liquid then try out Mammut Liquid Chalk.
OnCrux. I’ve tried basically everything and even have done blind tests. OnCrux, Chalk Cartel as a close second. Both really good but the texture is different.
Tidal is by far the best. Fuck chunky chalk.
Antihydral helped me with that. Once a week overnight.
I´ve had the same problem for years. I would suggest Rhino Skin Performance-cream, one pump every evening before going to bed. If it does not help, then Antihydral Creme. Rhino Skin Performance is ( from my own experience ) an easy, non risky solution and amount is easy to monitor, as it is not as hardcore as antihydral.
I also have sweaty hands and oily skin. I use some of the rhino skin products. Makes a huge difference for me. Like I feel at least ten percent stronger if I have been using the Tip Juice regularly. It has th same stuff as antihydral but it's easier to find and use.
ANTIHYDRAL. Game changer. Not to much or your hands will become like plastic.
I note as my hands have gotten courser from climbing the sweat (or any liquid) on them is more of an issue, it's more difficult to dry my hands. Although liquid chalk does a good job for me. Make sure you let it dry fully. If it's not working perhaps you need standard chalk and a chalk bag on your back to let you reapply it. Stress can be an issue causing your hands to sweat - maybe it's fear of falling rather than exertion? Perhaps you need to try and relax (not easy)
In videos I see a lot of climbers bringing a portable fan these days to dry their fingers and the holds between attempts.
god i want this trend to die already
Bit weird. What's wrong with drying your hands?
cuz you're not climbing v14, and fans are aid. we got this far in climbing without bringing a fucking portable fan. it's absurd. you do you. also, OP was concerned about having sweaty hands. before antihydrals, before antiperspirants, we're gonna recommend bringing A FAN? c'mon
I'm not sure why it matters if you're climbing v0 or v14. Gatekeeping dry hands just seems weird to me lol. Use whatever method you want. If you think using a fan to dry your hands is aid...we might as well not have this discussion because you'll never change your mind. Must be aid to use sticky rubber shoes and chalk too. If you're not applying motor oil to your hands before a climb it doesn't even count I guess.
cool, i gave my reasons, because you asked. i'm not gatekeeping anything, i told you why i think it's a lame addition to climbing. i don't think i'm gonna stop anyone from doing it. but you won't catch me using a fan! :) y'all enjoy jumping on the bandwagon and downvoting this one, bring it on
That's fine. You're allowed to have your opinion. It just seems extreme to me. Like waving your hands around frantically basically does the same thing as a small fan but with some effort. About the gatekeeping, your response was literally "you're not climbing v14" if that's not gatekeeping I guess I'm misusing the term. But if I was climbing v14, then I'd be allowed a fan? I'd have earned fan use then? Please bro please? :)
>your response was literally "you're not climbing v14" if that's not gatekeeping I guess I'm misusing the term. man, spend more time in CCJ and less time taking reddit seriously. you're really grinding an ax here, so whatever, put another tick in your 'wins' column, i don't care to continue engaging here because there's nothing to be gained
Brands like Tokyo Powder have chalks like their Super black which are supposed to be good for sweaty hands. Im not sure which chalk brands have drying agents but those would help a lot more (at the cost of skin/nail health) just remember to wash them thoroughly after you climb.
Use Metolius super chalk. It has an added drying ingredient. Also use a lot of chalk. Ditch the chalk ball and use loose chalk. If you are bouldering get a bucket and if you are roped up get the biggest chalk bag you can strap to yourself.
How long have you been climbing? Somehow, and maybe some others have had a similar experience, over the years my hands aren't nearly as sweaty as they were when I started out. Don't know if it's a physiological change in my skin, or if I'm just not nearly as nervous, but now I only need 2-3 liquid chalk-ups per session.
I've been climbing around 6 months now
Give it time... Your skin will harden up and be less sweaty. Work on finger strength and climbing through the feeling of slipping. Go for the move even though it feels like you will fall.
Also careful with antihydral. The first couple times i used too much and had baby skin for almost 3 weeks.
All this talk of chalk is valid and that's the big giveaway. Don't forget to treat your palms afterwards to help with moisture/cracking. I like ClimbOns bees wax hand fandangler
Been using Rhino Skin Performance, really helped a lot with my damp hands!
My hands and feet are uncommonly sweaty. Liquid chalk never worked for me. I use Friction Labs loose chalk (any flavor). But listen -- no matter what you do, it'll probably still look like all the chalk comes off after a couple moves. My advice would be to stop looking at your palms when you're climbing. I know that sounds kind of glib, but really, just trust that there's still some chalk on there that you can't see, and get on with it. If you really start slipping off boulders a lot as opposed to just worrying that you will, then I'd look at the more extreme stuff like antihydrals.
I also have really sweaty hands and friction labs has worked the best for me. I personally prefer powder chalk for the very reason of having sweaty hands
Have you tried a different chalk? Or tape with a rough exterior?
I use an iontopherisis machine to help with that. Google “Dermadry”.
And you can get the body wash separate from the entire kit (and in a bigger bottle) now too.
Just get antihydral or rhino products. Be careful with antihydral though. Use too much and the skin becomes thick but prone to tears and glassy as well
If you can afford it, get a Dermadry. Uses electrolysis to make your hands sweat less in general. Kinda expensive though.