What Makes X Chalk Different
X Chalk wasn't born in a lab — it was born on the rock.
Developed by Larry Reinmuth, X Chalk came out of a very real problem: climbing on Arizona's notoriously abrasive rock. After just a route or two, normal chalk leaves your fingers burning, raw, and your focus shot. Larry set out to create something better. The formulation came together with the help of an unlikely but perfect team — Larry's cousin, a pharmacist, who introduced him to the natural properties of clove, and a Chinese herbalist who rounded out the blend with several additional herbs and botanicals. The result is a chalk unlike anything else on the market.
Superior Base, Superior Feel
X Chalk starts with a significantly finer, higher-quality chalk than what most manufacturers use. The finer grain adheres to your fingers longer, meaning fewer chalk-ups and more time focused on the climb.
The Special Ingredients
What truly sets X Chalk apart is what's been added to that base:
Clove has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, particularly its ability to calm and soothe skin and nerves. Larry won't make bold claims — but he will say that the scent of clove has a way of helping him settle in and focus, whether he's working a technical route or dialing in a tough boulder problem.
Myrrh and Tien Chi are cornerstones of traditional Chinese medicine, well known for their ability to promote healing of minor skin abrasions, cuts, and scrapes — and to help protect against infection. For climbers whose skin takes a daily beating, that's no small thing. (As always, any serious cut or wound should be evaluated by a medical professional.)
The Bottom Line
X Chalk is a premium product — and it performs like one. Your skin will feel better, last longer, and recover faster. All at only a slight premium over standard gym chalk. Your hands will thank you
X Chalk wasn't born in a lab — it was born on the rock.
Developed by Larry Reinmuth, X Chalk came out of a very real problem: climbing on Arizona's notoriously abrasive rock. After just a route or two, normal chalk leaves your fingers burning, raw, and your focus shot. Larry set out to create something better. The formulation came together with the help of an unlikely but perfect team — Larry's cousin, a pharmacist, who introduced him to the natural properties of clove, and a Chinese herbalist who rounded out the blend with several additional herbs and botanicals. The result is a chalk unlike anything else on the market.
Superior Base, Superior Feel
X Chalk starts with a significantly finer, higher-quality chalk than what most manufacturers use. The finer grain adheres to your fingers longer, meaning fewer chalk-ups and more time focused on the climb.
The Special Ingredients
What truly sets X Chalk apart is what's been added to that base:
Clove has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, particularly its ability to calm and soothe skin and nerves. Larry won't make bold claims — but he will say that the scent of clove has a way of helping him settle in and focus, whether he's working a technical route or dialing in a tough boulder problem.
Myrrh and Tien Chi are cornerstones of traditional Chinese medicine, well known for their ability to promote healing of minor skin abrasions, cuts, and scrapes — and to help protect against infection. For climbers whose skin takes a daily beating, that's no small thing. (As always, any serious cut or wound should be evaluated by a medical professional.)
The Bottom Line
X Chalk is a premium product — and it performs like one. Your skin will feel better, last longer, and recover faster. All at only a slight premium over standard gym chalk. Your hands will thank you