BalancePlus

A brand that has left and leaves a lasting mark on curling.

Lino Di Iorio – Founder of BalancePlus, Curling Canada Hall of Fame

Lino passed away on January 13, 2023. However, his technical legacy and his philosophy—functional innovation over marketing promises—live on in every BalancePlus product.

For decades, BalancePlus has ranked among the most influential brands in the international sport of curling. Founded in Canada—the birthplace of curling—BalancePlus has stood from the very beginning for technical innovation, uncompromising quality, and close collaboration with active curlers at all levels of ability.
Inseparably linked to this evolution is Lino Di Iorio—founder, developer, and visionary. Lino did not merely build curling equipment; he truly understood it. His ideas never originated at the drawing board, but rather emerged from practice—from conversations with athletes, coaches, and technicians. His legacy continues to shape BalancePlus to this day.

BalancePlus Curling Supply – Consistently Functional

Beyond footwear, BalancePlus has long stood for high-quality curling accessories:

brooms, handles, and high-performance broom covers
slider pads, sleeves, and training accessories
thoughtful details that make a real difference on the ice

BalancePlus products are not created as short-lived trends, but are designed for long-term use and reproducible performance.

From glued Teflon to the Modular Pod System

A milestone in the recent history of BalancePlus is the fundamental realignment of its footwear range.
Previously, the market was dominated by permanently bonded Teflon sliders—which, while high-performing, offered very little scope for customization. BalancePlus has systematically advanced this approach, introducing the Pod System: a modular solution that is far better suited to meet the modern demands of the sport of curling.

The BalancePlus Pod System offers:

interchangeable slider pods in various speeds
individual customization to suit ice conditions, skill level, and playing position
significantly improved maintainability and extended product lifespan
maximum control over sliding characteristics

Today, virtually all current BalancePlus curling shoes feature a pod-based design—catering to everyone from the ambitious club player to the elite international competitor.

BalancePlus 400 mit Slider Pods in 3/16"

Skeki & BalancePlus – A Partnership That Has Grown Over Time

Balanceplus Curling - nur noch Ausstellungsstücke

Balanceplus Curling - museum pieces

Barrie/Ontario - für Manche die Hauptstadt des Curling

Barrie/Ontario - for some the world capital of Curling

Whether BalancePlus curling shoes featuring the modern Pod System, Slider Pods, pads, or other curling accessories—Skeki offers a carefully curated BalancePlus range for beginners, club players, and competitive athletes.
Our aim is not simply to sell products, but to identify the ideal BalancePlus solution tailored to your specific ice conditions, technique, and playing style.

Skeki has been working closely with BalancePlus for many years. Globally, Skeki belongs to a very small circle of particularly closely affiliated BalancePlus distributors.
This partnership is not based on exclusivity on paper, but on practice: