What are /r/Curling's favorite Products & Services?

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I own this: https://www.amazon.com/Goldline-Curling-Personal-Broom-Bag/dp/B01MPZBU0X?th=1 and it's been super useful for traveling to spiels. I'd recommend it (although it's definitely pricier than a PVC pipe :P); it's large enough to fit several brooms if needed, but works fine for a single broom as well.

Check out Brian Chick's book. There are some in there, good book overall about the history of top-level curling in Canada from the 80s to the present.

This is what I used... looks like its unavailable right now, but "super sticky" in the description is very true. You should be able to find something comparable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AI28QFU/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Check out "Introduction to Curling Strategy" by Gabrielle Coleman.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9BT6S4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

I really struggled as a beginning skip, but this book helped me to understand what to think about and the kinds of shots to call in various situations. The kindle version linked to above is a steal.

I found Gabrielle Coleman's "Introduction to Curling Strategy" book useful for providing a set of basic scenarios and helping me understand basic strategy, (Note though it's from 2014 and has the old 4 rock free guard zone rule, instead of the current 4 rocks. But at a high level, the calls would be similar) - https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Curling-Strategy-Gabrielle-Coleman-ebook/dp/B00I9BT6S4

I used this one, it’s not black but it’s working well enough so far. The downside is the bottom always looks really dirty. Wessben 5mm Thickness Crepe... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3VZQJ3S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I added this to my brush handle a few years ago and love it: Raquet grip

I actually found these command broom wall mounts recently and they work perfect! The only catch may be that they say they will fit up to a 1" diameter broom handle. My hardline is a 1" so I am not sure if it will still work for any handles that are thicker. Walmart and Target also sell them.

Command Broom Grippers

I found them on amazon when I was looking for the those 1 time use toe warmers. These happened to come up in my search. I like the idea of using something more than one time. They're quite fantastic and aren't bulky at all. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07963NW67?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2\_dt\_b\_product\_details

Takeout weight curling 2. It’s the best curling simulator and you could say it is like the Madden Football of curling!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v-6h4Mn2lxc

https://www.amazon.com/Take-Out-Weight-Curling-2-PC/dp/B0000DBJVG

Have fun!

I just switched to custom curling shoes which are not insulated by any means. I used an insole with heat reflective material and neoprene toe warmers over my darn tough wool socks. My feet were very warm last night.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DWSX3TW?ref=ppx\_yo2\_dt\_b\_product\_details&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07963NW67?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2\_dt\_b\_product\_details

The technical issues I see have more to do with resilience than basic implementation.

The NFL has frequent issues with their sideline communication system, and they have a whole Operations division supporting it, including a Frequency Coordinator at every game.

There are often problems with the system, it's not uncommon to see quarterbacks tapping the side of their helmet, shoulders shrugging in the universal 'I can't hear you' gesture.
Because of the Equity Rule, if there's a prolonged malfunction in one team's player communications system, the other team must discontinue using their own until it's resolved. I'm certain these are monitored to make sure teams aren't cheating, because well, they've had problems with that sort of thing.

tl;dr A player communication system in Curling would be simpler than one used in the NFL, but even with the NFL's limitless resources, they still frequently have problems.

I wrapped this racquet grip tape on the handle. It's amazing!

Comes in different cushion and grip levels.

You could possibly rig a couple of these somewhere. I use one to hold my broom at home.

The three-rock rule was a compromise, according to an interview with Warren Hansen in the book "Written in Stone," by Brian Chick.

>And by my memory, the decision to bring in the three-rock rule was a discussion of compromise by the provinces, particularly led by Alberta, who didn't want anything. So the three-rock rule was introduced as the lesser evil of the four-rock rule.

In the same portion of the book, George Karrys refers to a 1992 position paper by the Northern Alberta Curling Association that argued "that the Free Guard Zone is a disaster, and that close, low-scoring games are the best kind of curling… both to play and to watch." He added, "it's a piece of work."

[As an aside, I would love to read that paper somehow.]

The Canadian three-rock rule was in place for about a decade. As best as I can tell, Canada won 12 men's and women's world championships during that period. Given that, I don't think Canadian teams were hurt too badly by having a different rule.

The interviews in Chick's book indicate many Canadian curlers were concerned about their draw game with the Free Guard Zone. Paul Savage reflected that the three-guard rule still let teams "get out of trouble pretty easily."

This is the one I'm using: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F2WTS2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Maybe this will work: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snapshot&hl=en_US (Curling Coach).

Curl Coach is by far the best app, but I think it only works for iPads.

Rubber chair leg tip, SoftTouch 4440695N Rubber Leg Tip (4 Piece), 1", Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000QD30TE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6LRkCbC03JAE0 A lot of our club uses them, they are even useful for pushing stones or putting on the ice to help you get up.

Instroduction to Curling Strategy - the kindle version is just $4 and it's pretty comprehensive