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The Norway Pad is the next generation of brush pads. Utilizing M-Brush Technology this brush pad increases effectivity, decreases the amount of energy needed for sweeping and lasts for a whole game without getting wet. The Norway Pad is available exclusively through Goldline Curling.

The Norway Pad is a newly developed extra firm, waterproof pad offering less resistance on the ice surface. Due to it's unique construction it 'polishes' rather then breaking down ice pebble, allowing the curler an increased frequency of sweeping while expending less energy.

@CurlingZone at the Brier by Gerry Geurts
The Tim Hortons Brier returns to Saskatoon for 2012, and this year presents us with a very intriguing field with two obvious favourites: Alberta’s Kevin Koe, and Ontario’s Glenn Howard.  These teams, along with four others, could reach the playoffs and make some noise on the weekend.
Howard is 1-4 in the last 6 years in Brier finals, add an upset loss to Stoughton in the 2009 semifinals, and an overall 3-7 record in Brier Finals when including his games with brother Russ and you wonder how this stains his reputation on an elite team.
"Choker [...]

Performance and Comfort Considerations for Curling Shoes
Slider Thickness - slider speed increases with the thickness of the Teflon™, ¼” being the thickest and the fastest. Every curler should be looking for optimal slide with a minimum of leg thrust. For most curlers excessive leg thrust results in instability. Experienced curlers who are accustomed to the ice and do not have stability concerns usually prefer a fast slider, whereas less experienced curlers usually want to balance speed with stability. It is important to keep in mind that inexperienced curlers generally have low leg thrust and, if they are equipped with an [...]

Curling Brushes
Weight - Lighter brushes are easier to push and therefore more effective. The main variable in terms of weight is the handle. There are basically four types of handle available. From heaviest to lightest these are wood, fibreglass, composite (fibreglass and carbon fiber), and pure carbon fiber. Given today’s advanced materials, wood and 100% fibreglass (over 400 gms) are simply too heavy. Goldline offers composite and carbon fiber, each differentiated by weight and price. The following table shows the relative handle weights [...]

Remember Sandra Schmirler's team of 1998, winners of the Olympic Gold Medal in Nagano, Japan? It's been a some time since then, and while all players are seemingly "retired" from competitive play, they're still proving they've got game.
The remaining three players from the lineup, Jan Betker, Marcia Gudereit and Joan McCusker reunited this weekend with Sherry Linton for a special invitation to play in the International Bernese Ladies Cup in Switzerland. And qualified! The team began listed under Betker, but after a tough first game, Joan McCusker took over the skipping duties.
Mike Harris' knowledge rubbing off on her a little?
The [...]