Our Journal

Not all climbing chalk is the same. This breakdown covers magnesium carbonate, silica, liquid chalk formulations, and what the differences mean for grip performance and skin care.

Most climbing skin advice is written for dry conditions. This guide covers everything — callus management, chalk use, moisturising, and recovery — adapted for humid gyms in Southeast Asia.

Back-to-back sessions are hard on skin in humid gyms. Here's how to recover properly — from post-session filing to overnight care and knowing when your skin is actually ready to climb again.

Splits and flappers are more common in humid climbing gyms. Learn how to manage skin, control moisture, and prevent tears before they end your session.

Moisturising can help climbers recover — or reduce friction. Here’s how to care for your skin properly in humid climbing conditions.

Uneven calluses reduce friction and increase tear risk. Here’s how to file climbing calluses properly — especially in humid gym conditions.

Humidity softens skin, increases sweat, and reduces friction mid-session. Here’s why your skin wears faster in humid gyms — and what you can do about it.

Chalk isn’t always enough in humid gyms. Learn how skin care, brushing, technique, and environment all affect friction — and what you can actually control.

Not sure how often to re-chalk in humid gyms? Learn how to read your hands and keep friction consistent during indoor climbing sessions.