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the shizzle => equipment => Topic started by: Dolly on January 09, 2012, 10:33:58 pm
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http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rosin-chalk-blisterpack-id_1210796.html#more_infos (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rosin-chalk-blisterpack-id_1210796.html#more_infos)
I may have misunderstood but it looks as though this is a mixed bag of resin and chalk.
Anyone know of it ?
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I used liquid chalk, in Rosin and alcohol a fair bit in Spain. Seals up the pores well.
Usually one application at start of session, then chalk as normal. Maybe a top up after a break. Don't use too much, as it clogs up holds more than regular chalk.
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It does say "product unavailable" on the web site, but I would be concerned if they were pushing this stuff on unsuspecting punters.
it does say "8C plus" on the packet though....
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avoid like plague.
fills up the rock's pores forever.
plus, it's sticky, so whatever you touch will stick on your hands, that is not only chalk, but also dust, dirt, and so on. I briefly used it many years ago because I thought I was hardcore, but it's horrible, and made even worse by the fact that yes, it's pushed on unsuspecting punters that will use it with no clue where there's no need or reason (like on grit).
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I'm sure they did this before a few years ago, but took it off the shelves when they were asked not to.
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Can think of things to say about slopes, wedges and why we should tell them no. :badidea: