STICKS

This is probably going to be your toughest decision regarding equipment.  Your choice of stick should be based on what functionalities and design features you require.  Each brand of stick is different so do your research before you purchase a stick.  A list of functions and features that you may find important are listed below;

• Delivery of the Stone (All sticks will help you deliver a stone),
• Moving a stone using pushing and pulling motions to move stones around the ice surface,
• Cleaning a stone on a mat or piece of carpet by pulling the stone over the mat,
• Stopping a stone before the tee line if debris is caught before the tee line,
• Being able to dislodge debris by rapidly twisting the handle of the stone, if debris is picked up after the tee line and before the first hog-line, and 
• Variable length of stick.  Line is best maintained with a shorter stick, however, a longer stick does enable the curler to keep an eye on the skips broom and the stone at the same time.  A stick of adjustable length should be considered so that the curler can chose their preference in stick length.  Our preference is for a stick of 5 feet in length.  A stick of variable or adjustable length is also convenient for storage and transport.

For a more complete discussion on Curling Sticks and Delivery Sticks, and their techniques for use, please see our Techniques Page.

BROOMS

MANY brooms are available are commercially available in most sporting good stores.  As such, we will not go into detail about brooms.

GRIPPERS AND SLIDERS

If you've been curling for years on a slider, and are still comfortable with that, fine -- carry on.  After all, it does take less energy to move around on a slider.  But, if you are not comfortable with that, or are just starting out, We recommend a good quality curling gripper on both feet.  Curling grippers slip on over any comfortable shoes, and make moving around on ice very easy; or there is the type that permanently attaches to your shoes.

One thing to be emphasized about footwear -- keep it clean.  Every little bit of dirt and debris that gets on the ice detracts severely from the game of curling.

GLOVES

Gloves provide protection for the hands and insulation from the cold.  We recommend a good pair of curling gloves.

PANTS AND JACKETS

Comfort is the objective, but of course style may be part of your goal?  Temperature is a consideration as it is generally cool on the surface, but in stick curling you are essentially always in moderate motion.  Dress comfortably and for temperatures of approximately 0˚C or 32˚F.