What is curling stone?
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Asked by: Sharon Caldejon
The curling stone, or rock, is made of dense polished granite from Ailsa Craig, Scotland, and in the Olympics, each rock weighs 19.1 kg (44 lbs). The bottom of the stone is concave so that only the outside ring, called the running band, is in contact with the ice.
Where do they get the granite for curling rocks?
island of Ailsa Craig
Curling is back in the spotlight at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics – and all the stones used by the competitors originate from an uninhabited Scottish island. They are hand-crafted at Kays Curling’s workshop in Mauchline, Ayrshire, using granite from the island of Ailsa Craig.
How heavy is a curling stone in the Olympics?
44 pounds
How much does the stone weigh and what is it made of? The official USA Curling rulebook states that each curling stone cannot be greater than 44 pounds (19.96kg) in weight, and no less than 38 pounds (17.24kg). The handle is included as part of the weight.
Who is the highest paid curler?
2017-18 WCT Money List (May 1, 2018)
| Men | Earnings (CDN) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Niklas Edin (SWE) | $132,775 | 1 |
| Brad Gushue (CDN) | $124,760 | 2 |
| Kevin Koe (CDN) | $112,800 | 3 |
| Mike McEwen (CDN) | $106,960 | 4 |
