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Chalk bag recommendations pls.

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 Fraser 22 Aug 2012
I'm looking for a new chalk bag which should have the following spec:

- able to be fixed to a harness (or otherwise portable on routes)
- have a fully-closable draw-string or equivalent
- have a zipped pocket for a key (not many chalk bags seem to have this feature nowadays)
- be able to take a new chalk ball and still close properly
- have a decent sized opening so you get your full hand in and squeeze a new chalk-ball onto your whole hand, not just your finger tips.
- be less than £20

Any suggestions/recommendations?


In reply to Fraser:

Wow, I'd hate to see your list of requirements when you buy a car or a house!

The Petzl Kodapoche meets all of those requirements.

 krikoman 22 Aug 2012
In reply to Fraser: How about none ha ha ha


Chalk!!! FFS!
 Gazlynn 22 Aug 2012
In reply to Fraser:

I got a black one of these you can have for a tenner posted.

http://www.escape2.co.uk/LSWS2/index.php?product=6230


I don't climb hard enough to warrant chalk

cheers

Gaz
mike1979 22 Aug 2012
In reply to Fraser: over the budget, but fulfills other criteira: Arcteryx chalkbag. Worth the money in my opinion.
In reply to lithos:
> (In reply to Fraser)
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> http://www.chalk-bags.com/

I second this, Drew Haigh is a thoroughly nice bloke, poster on here, 2009/10 British Climbing Champion and Guinness world record holder.

He makes bespoke bags so would be able to help.

The downside - his hair is too short!

http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=1990
 xplorer 22 Aug 2012
In reply to Fraser:

Search for the 'zipper dipper'
OP Fraser 22 Aug 2012
In reply to Gazlynn:

I think you may just have yourself a deal. I see you're also Central Belt based so will mail you off-line for arrangements.


In reply to others:

Thanks for the suggestions and much as I'd like to help out Drew and his business, in this instance I'll have to pass. I saw him climb at Ratho once and he is, without doubt, one of the smoothest climbers I've ever seen - totally impressive.

 pff 23 Aug 2012
In reply to Fraser:
i use a red chili one that has loops for attaching, a drawstring, an elastic loop for something, and a side zip that allows access between the bag lining and outer. Dunno if theres different size chalk balls but the drawstring on mine closes v. tight while theres 1 init.
 DNS 23 Aug 2012
In reply to grumpybearpantsclimbinggoat:

Thirded. Buy from Drew.

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