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Curling shoes

How to find my shoe size?

There are many different systems to standardize shoe sizes and that makes it tricky and difficult to understand.
We have explained the important facts and provide a table to "translate" sizes between the different systems on a special page:
How to find my shoe size?

Which grippersize do I need for my curlingshoe?

There is no standard answer possible.
Which anti-slider fits to which shoe depends on model of the shoe and label of the gripper.
There can be significant differences within the same shoe size.
Especially regarding the width the labels differ.
Some models, e.g. the rotator disc models from Asham need a special antislider form.
If you buy a shoe and a gripper at Skeki, you don't need to bother. We check it and see to it that the anti-slider fits your shoe.

Which shoes are available for left-handers?

Skeki offers a range of curling shoes for left-handers.
BalancePlus 400 with the split slider and the 500 Series with the changeable pods.
But also Asham models with the Rotator sole, like the Comptitor or Slam, have sliderpods that can be changed to fit for lefties.
The Tournament Eagle has a full slider and is also available.
And of course all models of the Goldline Quantum series.
You can use our table on the curling shoe category page for an up-to-date overview: curling shoes

Here are the listings of the products:

Slider on the right side

Slider changeable

What is a hinged sole?

A few curling shoe models, e.g. BP's 400, have the front slider not completely glued to the shoe.
The back part of the slider stands away from the sole.
That is no production problem, this is a hinged sole.
It keeps a much larger part of the slider in contact with the ice even when the foot is bended.
Very important: the sole is as reliable as the traditional, completely glued slider. Years of experience tell us, that the understandable fear, the sole might fall off, does not materialize.
This feature was first used in top models like the BalancePlus Delux or the Ultima Dress.
Today this invention is also available in the medium class.
Here is our blog article with more details, a picture and a video:
Skeki explains: what is a hinged sole?

Is there always a gripper with the shoes?

Generally no.
If we would add a gripper to the shoes, we would have to calculate that of course.
This would force you to buy a gripper, even if you don't need one.
This would also force you to buy that exact TYPE of gripper.
We don't want that - we want the best deal for our customers.
So at Skeki, it's your decision IF you buy a gripper.
If you need one, you can choose between many labels and prices.
That is our customer orientated service.

Curling Broom

Which handle should I take?

There used to be two main factors, when choosing a handle:
The material and the design.
Today there is a decision which comes before that:
Which head system?
But after that, the old two questions are still valid.
There are three materials that are used for the handles.
Fibreglas - cheaper, robust but heavier
Carbon Fibre - the most expensive variant, very light
Fibrelite - a mix of Fibreglas and carbon. Midprice, midweight.

Which pad fits my broom?

There are quite a few standards for head systems and pads.
The oval pad fits the Performance standard head which was used by most of the labels.
Besides that, there is the classic, rectangular pad. Mostly found on brooms with a fixed head. You will hardly find this system any more and the pads are difficult to find as most producers are out of production. You should consider buying a new broom.
Then, there are a few labels that have their own system.
BalancePlus Litespeed works only with its special pad. The new RS Pad is, unlike some "experts say" not a different system, but fits to the Litespeed capture piece.
Goldline Air - a padsystem with two parts:
A head which can be fitted to all standard handles and a flat pad that does not need screws to fit to the head.
Olson Pyro is similar. The head fits to standard handles and the pad is very light and flat.
Besides that there is still the Hardline head, which has come into the years and which has not been widely in use. If you think about a sleeve pad, we would adise to have a lool at the new BalancePlus RS system, which is based on the same idea, but much more modern.
Please take note of our product texts. We always tell you what fits. In many cases you find a box below the product information that links to the accessories.
For further information you can always call on us.

How about the new WCF Rules for Pads?

You can find these pads in our section
Pads WCF Approved

Please have a look at our news section for an up-to-date information:
WCF ruling "pads at top curling events"

You have a question too?

With pleasure and a smile - here is our mailadress: info@skeki.de
Or use the form on each article page, next to the description.
That makes it easy and we also know at once which of the many articles is meant.