Warm hands. Better grip. More comfortable curling. When it comes to curling equipment, gloves don't always get the attention they deserve. We spend plenty of time choosing the right broom, shoes, and grippers, but the gloves you wear can make a real difference to how comfortable you feel on the ice. Whether you're sweeping hard [...]
At first glance, men’s curling pants can all start to look a little similar. Black. Stretchy. Made for the ice. But once you actually compare them, the differences are pretty noticeable. Some are built more like a traditional curling trouser. Some feel much more athletic. Some are lighter. Some are warmer. And depending on how [...]
Buying curling pants should be easy. They’re pants. You curl in them. And then you start looking at the options. Fleece lined. Unlined. Yoga waistband. High rise. Straight leg. Swedish fit. Goldline. Hardline. Suddenly, what should have been a simple decision turns into: What the heck is the difference between all these pants? We recently [...]
At first glance, a curling shoe might look pretty simple. A shoe. A slider. A gripper. But there is a lot more going on than that. When we develop a curling shoe, we are not just asking whether it looks good, although yes, we definitely want it to look good too. We are thinking about [...]
The start of curling season is one of the best times of the year. You’re back at the club, back with your team, and finally back on the ice. But there’s one small catch: your body is still remembering how to curl, and the ice can have a bit of an early-season personality of its [...]
Oh man, it’s that time again. You pull your curling bag out of storage, unzip it for the first time in months and immediately start wondering: Is everything still in good shape? Do I need to replace anything? And seriously… can I wash these gloves? Before you head back onto the ice, give your equipment [...]
We’re back Saturday, September 12! Visit your local Goldline store for new Goldline and Hardline equipment, expert help from our Curling Consultants, and more time to shop than ever! More Evenings. More Weekends. More Time to Shop. 🙌 This season, we’ve expanded our hours so you have more opportunities to get into the store and [...]
If you’re looking at your broom head wondering, “Wait… is this approved?” you’re not alone. Rules have changed, names have changed, and some products from the same line aren’t approved when used together. We know it’s confusing, so here’s the simple version. If You Use Goldline World Curling-approved Goldline options include: Impact Pro Sleeve Air [...]
Why is Curling ice slippery? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joanne Courtney (@joannecourtney89) In curling, there’s actually a little more to it. Curling ice isn’t perfectly smooth, it’s covered in tiny droplets of frozen water called pebble. The narrow running band on the bottom of a curling rock travels across [...]
Before you step onto the ice, let’s talk about what to wear to stay warm, comfortable and ready to curl. Take It From Joanne Courtney Two-time Scotties champion, World Champion and Olympian Joanne Courtney knows a thing or two about dressing for the ice. 🥌 View this post on Instagram A post shared [...]