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 [...]
When shopping for a new curling broom, you'll probably notice one thing right away: weight. But is lighter always better? The answer depends on how often you curl and what level you play. Does Weight Really Matter? A lighter broom helps reduce fatigue by moving less weight with every sweep. During a weekend bonspiel or [...]
Choosing the right foam is key to maximizing your sweeping performance. Whether you're upgrading or replacing, here’s how to pick the best fit for your game: Which Foam Should I Choose? ✅ Pulsar Best for: Holding the line when playing on soft ice conditions The original Impact foam, pre-installed on every Impact broom. Pulsar is a [...]
Thank you for purchasing a Goldline Impact curling broom! Since the Impact Head features an all new design, we wanted to provide you with some instructions that will make using the new broom a little easier. Changing the sleeve The basic instructions are: Press the two buttons to release the pad. Remove the base plates [...]
In this Technical Tips video by Goldline, Eve Muirhead shows off how easy it is to swap your Goldline Air Pad for a new one. This easy technique of popping in new pads would apply to all Goldline Air products, including Airway, Air Pro, Airway X and Air Pro X pads. The technique is simple, [...]
In this exclusive Goldline video, the members of Team Brendan Bottcher – Goldline Ambassadors based in Edmonton – explain their favourite practice drill. The goal is to calibrate their individual sliding deliveries to achieve a perfect “line” of practice stones. The team uses two stones to form a narrow port at the near hogline, and [...]