Metolius Super Chalk Eco Ball for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

7.4
out of 10
13 Positive, 5 Mixed & 2 Negative
from 20 Reviews
Retail Price:
$3.95
Used Value:
$2.37
Sale Value:
$3.56
The Metolius Super Chalk Eco Ball uses colored chalk to reduce trace on the rock. No more slap marks, no more white holds, no more spilled chalk piles. If you care about the rock you climb on and want to reduce the chance of access issues, you should drop the Metolius Super Chalk Eco Ball into your chalk bag.

Specifications

Brand:
Claimed Weight:
1.5oz
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year
Material:
MgCO3
Recommended Use:
sport climbing, trad climbing
Type:
chalk ball

Full Reviews

8
I like chalk balls for indoor climbing because I don't end up getting chalk everywhere. I did notice that the chalk could have been better though. Still nifty little ball at a great price.
Keiton Jones, backcountry.com
January 8, 2019
8
I really like that i don't have to mess around with a bag of chalk dust or a block of chalk. It was a little hard to get into my bag, but it works like a charm. Definitely not an overkill with the amount of dust that comes off.
Danner Peter, backcountry.com
January 9, 2018
10
Wonderful chalk ball. Of course it's like any chalk ball, I do wish it would give off more chalk, but wasn't expecting anything different. Sets in on my hands nicely, give it a nice feel and gets the job done!
David Gorka, backcountry.com
January 2, 2018
8
it is probably a good idea to minimize climbing's impact on the rock and landscape.
ch, backcountry.com
November 28, 2017
6
I really loved the idea of this chalk ball with the idea of making a little less of a mess than I normally do with loose chalk.... but I was disappointed with the amount of chalk that comes out of the ball. It lets out a decent amount, and some of my friends still like this one, but it doesn't get enough chalk on my hand very easily. I will be sticking to loose chalk going forward.
Carissa E, backcountry.com
June 6, 2017
8
The Material that this ball is made out of is great, and the chalk is good quality. Cheap and effective.
Braydn Tanner, backcountry.com
March 6, 2017
4
I know some people really love the chalk balls and some gyms I know prefer them, however, I don't ever feel like I get enough chalk off of them. I prefer the powder chalk due to having more chalk on my hands.
Jessy Halbur, backcountry.com
February 15, 2017
6
I boulder 3-4x a week and I did use up the whole chalk ball before moving to a different brand. Pros - Gets the job done Cons - Very light chalk (no matter how much I try to pack the chalk in my hands, I can never seem to get enough chalk as I would like) - Tough to get chalk when the ball is new
Ronney C., backcountry.com
October 20, 2015
2
I just took this ball out for the first time yesterday and it broke in my bag and almost all came out. On top of that it doesn't really dry my hands as well as regular chalk.
Tyler F., backcountry.com
June 30, 2015
10
This ball is Tops! (I'm still new to climbing, but I'm glad I got this :) )
Ian K., backcountry.com
April 3, 2015
2
the chalk is fine, the ball is weak. it broke on my first day in the gym, immediately. from now on i'll just make them.
Eric B., backcountry.com
March 24, 2015
8
It's a chalk ball...it does the job
dso, backcountry.com
March 4, 2015
8
It's a chalk ball. What more needs to be said?
Erik Green, backcountry.com
January 2, 2015
10
I just started indoor and outdoor climbing a few months ago and recently realized the benefits of chalk. I have never used loose chalk, but my experience with this product has been very positive. Dries out my ridiculously sweaty hands and doesn't cause a mess in my bag. I find myself reaching for chalk a little more than I would want to, but no mess, no stress, and most of the gyms by me don't allow loose chalk anyway. I'm a fan of this product
Ben Talbot, backcountry.com
August 4, 2014
10
Do you remember your dream project? Good but not excessive protection along the gorgeous looking line. Just right amount of steepness and hardness. And fun. Lots of fun. You had been training really hard. You had been dreaming this line for months. And finally you got there... WHAT THE [censored]?!?!?! Chalk line. Hidden holds? No way - this is the chalk line. Every and any hold is chalked. Really they are over chalked. You can see every move from the quarter mile distance - this is the chalk line. You barely need to carry your chalk bag - at any rest spot you can dig enough chalk to chalk up your fingers, and your palms, and even your butts if you by any chance need it. Do you remember it? What to do? Begin with yourself. Stop using chalk that marks rocks. Get Metolius Eco Ball. Convert to non-marking chalk today and tell your friends to do the same tomorrow. I used Eco Ball a several really hot days and did not notice any serious issues with it. Just get it and stop mark your favorite rocks.
pell, backcountry.com
June 2, 2014
10
Great chalk ball! Larger then most, but still fits chalk bag fine. Non-refillable, great for indoor climbing
MacKenzie C, backcountry.com
May 13, 2014
6
I bought the Eco Ball because a couple of locations here in Colorado have banned white chalk. It is okay, but not even close to regular white chalk.
Jaran B, backcountry.com
June 19, 2013
6
I wanted try this and was let down. I prefer regular chalk.
MQ, backcountry.com
January 13, 2013
8
Seams to work great, no real markings left on the rock and keeps down on the mess
Seth R., backcountry.com
July 31, 2011
10
I've taken to using these all the time now, not just in the gym where I told to. They are pretty big so make sure you have a large chalk bag. It's gotten to the point where I use it to start, then when it gets smaller I pass it down to my wife and her smaller chalk bag, then it ends up with the kids. It works just as well as any other chalk and but doesn't cover the rocks and your clothes with marks.
Ryan Hamilton, backcountry.com
June 22, 2011

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