Curling World Rocked by Technological Advances

[bill barilko]

In all seriousness this is a crisis in curling not soon to be overcome-the mind boggles

Top curling teams say they won't use high-tech brooms
Gushue, Howard, Jones among 34 teams that won't use brooms with 'directional fabric'

Dozens of the world's top curlers, including Olympic gold medallists Brad Gushue, Brad Jacobs and Jennifer Jones, say they won't use new broom technology that threatens to alter the sport dramatically by slowing down and changing the direction of a rock in motion.

A statement posted on Team Canada's website has been signed by at least 34 elite curling teams, saying they will not sweep with brooms that have "directional fabric" at World Curling Tour, Curling Champions Tour and Grand Slam of Curling competitions.

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[MHz]

I want a set of rocks that can float on a cushion of air and has the gps location of the bullseye. (controller at the bar-table)

 

[Frankiedoodle]

I used to watch curling. Really enjoying it. That was until they tested a curler, who tested positive for doping. I might start watching again after the integrity shown by these curlers who won't use the new, high-tech brooms. Also wonder about the ones that do.

 

[bill barilko]

I used to watch curling. Really enjoying it. That was until they tested a curler, who tested positive for doping....

They've always been on something

 

[Walter]

I miss the sound of the corn broom slapping the ice.

 

[damngrumpy]

Been forty years since I was part of the sport when I was quite young
Miss the sounds of a session indeed

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Canadian crises.

 

[petros]

As long as there is womens curlers wearing yoga pants and I get to see a nice "end" all is good.

 

[Nuggler]

Canadian crises.

Just the kind we like;-)

Curling world rocked............sweet !:lol: