Chalk Research Project UBC & Flashed

Testing

How do we make better chalk? First, we need to ask what we are using now.  The first phase of this project is to answer that question. We want to study as many different chalks on the market as possible. What is inside? How does the purity compare? Naturally, the pursuit of science is impartial, so we are also putting Flashed chalk in the mix and are keen to see what comes out! This project is in conjunction with the University of British Columbia, which will conduct testing and analysis of the chalks.  They will also publish the results separate from Flashed to ensure we are removed, and the data remains pure.

Community

However, we want this to be a project for the whole climbing community.  Please come along for the ride and be sure to ask questions so we can discover this together.  What testing is planned? What results are expected from that testing methodology?  What will that test miss, and will it tell the whole story? What do you want to know about chalk? This is an opportunity to work together to collectively learn about a key product we all love and journey towards understanding and maybe even development so we can all make our own informed decisions.