A slider is worn on the foot of a curler that is not in the hack. There are sliders that can be attached to a curlers' shoe and sliders that a curler can step on and off from. At curling clubs, step on sliders will likely be available for your use. A gripper is used by curlers at all times on the ice. The bottom side of a gripper is made of rubber, which allows the curler to have more traction on the ice. Grippers are worn on both of a curler's shoes.
All grippers attach to a curler's shoes. A stabilizer is used by curlers when they are delivering the stone so that they remain balanced while gliding on the ice. Stabilizers are usually made of some plastic or PVC material. There is a small horizontal piece on the front of the stabilizer. A scoreboard is used by curlers to display the score on an end-by-end basis.
There are two types of scoreboards that can be used. The first type displays the cumulative score, and teams place the end in which that score was reached. The second type displays the score on an end-by-end basis, and teams add up the scores from each end to find the cumulative score. It is common to use the first type of scoreboard in a curling club, but see the second type of scoreboard on televised curling programs.
In addition to the six main pieces of equipment used by a curler during a game, there are two pieces of equipment that help curlers determine the score, if needed. They are called the micrometer and biter bar. All other equipment, such as brushes and stones, will be provided.
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But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Volunteer members with enthusiastic instruction Basic Equipment for Regular Curlers If you decide curling is for you there are two basic pieces of equipment you'll need: Curling shoes with attached slider: Sliders are usually made of teflon or stainless steel.
Removable gripper anti-slider to cover your slider foot while you are not throwing your stones. Broom: Curling brooms come in a variety of weights and materials including fiberglass and carbon fiber.
Modern curling brooms use a cloth head. There is a pro-shop at Granite Curling Club, located on the first floor next to the restrooms. You can purchase most types of equipment and more! The shop is staffed by volunteers, so its hours are variable; however, it will usually be open before most league nights, especially during the first few weeks of the season. You can check with the pro shop manager at proshop curlingseattle.
Most league nights there are volunteers who can open the shop if needed. A list of names will be on the shop door, feel free to ask the person listed for your league night if they can open the store for you but please plan ahead so they have time to prepare for their game before the draw starts!
Before your first game, be sure to arrive at least 45 minutes ahead of your draw time to spend some time in the pro-shop getting your equipment. Or, come in on an earlier night so you can take your time and even try out the equipment right away. Bring the shoes you will wear curling so you can get the right-sized grippers and slider. Now that you have your curling equipment, you are ready for Your First Game! Skip to main content. Equipment Guide for New Members. Here are the basics you need to get started: Warm, comfortable clothing in layers and optional head gear Shoes Grippers Slider Broom Stabilizer Clothing Here are some tips for what to wear when you curl: Wear light layers You will be playing on ice, which is cold.
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