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I've been buying whatever's cheapest from the climbing shop for my GF but a few people in her studio swear by specific brands. Is there actually a functional difference, or is magnesium carbonate just magnesium carbonate? Do you advice any other ingredient specific kind?

Also curious about liquid chalk — the dust from powder is annoying at home and I'm wondering if it's worth switching.

Been switching back and forth for a while. Dry chalk is great for friction but I'm going through it fast and the gym is starting to complain about the dust.

Liquid chalk seems cleaner but I'm not sure if I'm applying it right — sometimes it feels like it blocks sweat instead of absorbing it, and my grip gets worse mid-session.

What's your actual experience? Do you layer them? Different for indoor vs outdoor?