I've had good success in the past with both Steve's Curling Supplies
(http://www.stevescurling.com/) and Olson Curling Supplies
(http://www.olsoncurling.com/). Olson is located in Canada, so mind
the exchange rate. I have not compared anyone's pricing with
Dakota's.


Andy

--- In Curl_SanDiego@yahoogroups.com, "elliot_hicks" <ehicks@...>
wrote:
>
> When league play starts later this month, there will be some brooms
> and sliders available from the club for the players to use, but not
> enough for everyone. If you think you will be curling regularly, I
> would recommend purchasing your own broom (aka brush) and slider
(or
> curling shoes if you're really serious).
>
> A basic wooden broom, like the club brooms, runs about $30. For
> about twice that, you can get a nice light fiberglass handle broom
> with an adjustable head. Both work well, although I think a
> fiberglass broom is worth the extra money (I have a Transformer by
8-
> ender, which I'd recommend).
>
> Strap-on sliders generally run under $20. If you're a beginner,
get
> a full-sole slider. Also, I wouldn't recommend getting curling
> shoes until you have some experience - the type of shoe you get
will
> vary depending on your curling style, and they aren't cheap.
>
> The club will have a small stock of sliders to sell for $18 each,
> and we'll have those available at upcoming on-ice events. If you
do
> want to purchase your own equipment, there are several on-line
> retailers. The club has been working with Dakota Curling Supplies
> (www.dakotacurlingsupplies.com) to get our equipment so far. Be
> sure to tell them you are with Curl San Diego/Elliot Hicks to get
> their best price.
>
> Other curling suppliers are available on the internet, but I
haven't
> dealt with any of them. If anyone has any suggestions, please
> forward them to the list.
>
> Good Curling,
> -Elliot
>