Posts : 187 Join date : 2012-07-17 Age : 65 Location : ST ALBANS
Subject: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Wed 19 Sep - 22:58
One thing i feel i would like to comment on is that dreadful antisocial habit of smothering the table surface with chalk.What purpose does this serve,as to me it looks like an act of desecration and vandalism as this terrible mess destroys the table surface as why would one want to desecrate quality equipment especially Mazureka.How does one clear up this terrible mess and is it acceptable to do this?
Anthony Gold member
Posts : 834 Join date : 2010-01-12 Age : 45 Location : Coventry
Subject: Re: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Thu 20 Sep - 9:34
chalk = grip!
the table wont be damaged by chalk and any excess can be hoovered up (by the mrs)
The Aggressor pro
Posts : 303 Join date : 2009-08-02 Age : 36 Location : Leeds
Subject: Re: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Thu 20 Sep - 13:11
I don't know Anthony I have heard the chalk can damage mazureka tables ,I think mazurenko ones will be ok though
Anthony Gold member
Posts : 834 Join date : 2010-01-12 Age : 45 Location : Coventry
Subject: Re: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Thu 20 Sep - 14:14
here's a pic of my table after a typical session
andrew Silver Member
Posts : 187 Join date : 2012-07-17 Age : 65 Location : ST ALBANS
Subject: Re: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Thu 20 Sep - 19:45
What a terrible mess! "Henry" would get most of it but not the white residue! Only washing would clean it up.how does one do this without desecrting the surface by wetting it?This looks like a homemade table as it is nothing like Mazureka.
Freak Gold member
Posts : 271 Join date : 2010-08-22 Age : 37 Location : newcastle
Subject: Re: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Thu 20 Sep - 21:23
"Desecrate the surface by wetting it"? Andrew, Mazurenko tables are covered with PVC are they not? I'd imagine it's water-resistant enough to wash with a damp cloth.
Leon Gold member
Posts : 759 Join date : 2008-12-11
Subject: Re: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Fri 21 Sep - 2:10
If you're worried about getting your table dirty I wouldn't hold a training day - one of Dan's chalk blocks will probably get smashed on it as the first order of business!
Arm wrestling tables are built to take a lot of abuse, arm wrestling is an intensive sport. Chalk is an unreactive substance and can easily be wiped off the pvc table top with a wet cloth. As Anthony says you chalk your hand to get a better grip.
Sorry to ruin everyone's fun but In case you haven't noticed the polish table manufacturer you keep referring to is named MAZURENKO (founded by IGOR MAZURENKO the famous armwrestler/promoter) NOT "Mazureka" as you keep saying. Look at the spelling on the engraved plate on the side of your table top.
Pete pro
Posts : 542 Join date : 2010-09-24 Location : Manchester
Subject: Re: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Fri 21 Sep - 8:42
A bit of chalk never hurt anybody lol. I can't remember the last time i wiped my table top down... Mazurenko A/W tables are built for that kind of abuse not to be polished up and put on the mantle piece
paul maiden pro
Posts : 629 Join date : 2008-12-08
Subject: Re: THE USE OF CHALK IN AW Fri 21 Sep - 22:25
my table has chalk,blood,elbow skin,sweat,tears,bandits ball bag hairs and Rob Bonds balding wig it's going good and strong and it loves the aim being used feel by world class pullers - and when it's time for a RIP I will buy another
and when it's time for a RIP I will buy another