What is the equipment called for curling?

Answer 1

"Curling shoes," one with a slippery Teflon slider built into the sole and the other with just grippy rubber on the bottom, are used to allow players to slide smoothly down the ice during their delivery (sliding) of the curling rock.

"Curling brooms" or "curling brushes" are used to "sweep" the ice in front of the rock, decreasing the friction between the rock and the ice and making the rock go both farther, and curl (curve) less if so desired. Brooms are also used by most players during their delivery for balance.

Many teams will use stop watches to time a rock between certain points on the ice, to get an idea of how fast the rock is moving.

Answer 2

The two most basic things you need are a broom and a teflon slider. Most clubs have some cheap brooms that you can use if you don't have your own, and also sliders that have an elastic band that just slip over your shoe. If you get very into curling, you can buy your own broom and curling shoes that have a slider built into the sole.

You also need warm, loose-fitting clothing that allows you to crouch and be flexible.

Answer 3

The playing surface is called a "curling sheet."

The stone that slides across the curling sheet is called the "curling stone."

The brush used to sweep the ice in the path of the curling stone is called the "curling broom."

Shoes worn during curling are called "Curling shoes" and are in two types, "sliders" and "grippers"

Answer 4

All you need is a curling broom and a set of curling rocks (8 for each team).

Answer 5

In curling you use a rock or stone for a "ball" that you throw across the rink to get points for your team.