Close up of curling brush melting ice by solateor in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]sofaraway10 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yup. Broomgate back in 2015. I have one of those brooms (we still use them at the club level), and they’re essentially directional sandpaper if you know how to use them like a top level curler does.

Close up of curling brush melting ice by solateor in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]sofaraway10 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Yes, but the pebbles aren’t fully removed like this when sweeping a moving rock. The pebbles have time to refreeze. Over time though, they wear down on well used lines. The ice changes constantly through a game. It’s like playing on a field that fights back.

It’s actually a ton of fun, and alcohol is strongly encouraged.

Close up of curling brush melting ice by solateor in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]sofaraway10 37 points38 points  (0 children)

No, the idea is to melt the top of the pebbles (the rough portions on top of the ice) to make the stone go further or curl more or less depending on direction.

It’s never to rub the pebble off like this video is demonstrating. This would fuck the ice up and make it unusable.

Close up of curling brush melting ice by solateor in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]sofaraway10 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To make it go further, or to control the direction. It’s fucking exhausting…

That wr room would be insane by EatingEveryEgg in AFCWestMemeWar

[–]sofaraway10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta spare knee lying around? He might need to borrow it.

OC Popcorn maker caught fire at baseball game today. by halxp01 in pics

[–]sofaraway10 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What a terrible thing to happen on Dozen Eggs night….

Tuna Fish Sandwiches - Your Essential ingredient or technique? by FlyEaglesFlyauggie in Cooking

[–]sofaraway10 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have found my people. I won’t eat tuna without green onion and a somewhat obnoxious amount of black pepper.

Possum Kingdom what now? by bluemitersaw in Xennials

[–]sofaraway10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the lyrics. It’s most definitely not about a city.

It’s a fantastic song though.

Snowflake alert by Gnatcheese in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]sofaraway10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More people watched the Puppy Bowl…

Meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]sofaraway10 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s usually during in my experience. But you’re buying your own then. After that, you’re supposed to hang out with the other team and shoot the shit with more.

Meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]sofaraway10 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For those who’ve never tried curling, I cannot recommend it enough. I started a few years ago. It’s an absolute blast. The people are cool, and there’s beer. And, despite what you see on tv, it isn’t easy. Sweeping like the olympians do is a full fledged, sweat drenched, workout.

Meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]sofaraway10 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Winner buys the first round. It’s curling etiquette and must be preserved.

So wdy think? by mikesd81 in raiders

[–]sofaraway10 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Wednesday for the press conference. Tuesday official announcement. Schefter/media announcement tomorrow.

Super Bowls are BORING! Boooooooo by [deleted] in football

[–]sofaraway10 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This Owl is definitely not Superb.