Beta Climbing Beta Chalk

There are a couple of things to consider when buying chalk. Some chalk contains a drying agent, which is very effective at keeping your hands dry, but can cause your hands to dry out and your skin to crack, especially if you have sensitive skin. Generally use of a good hand moisturizer (eg Climb On!) after climbing sorts out this problem. The other consideration is that some climbing walls do not allow the use of loose chalk and insist on chalk balls as they can't spill in the way that loose chalk can.