How to Buy a Curling Measuring Device

The sport of curling has caught more attention lately due to the recent internationally televised Olympic Games. Although, the sport originated in Scotland, it primarily took hold in Canada and a handful of countries around the world. However, now curling is gaining a strong foothold in America. Starting or maintaining a curling club requires that members have the right equipment. Buy a curling measurement device for your club by following the below suggestions.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Know that new measuring equipment can be purchased for around $500, including a competition dial measurer (or competition measure with dial indicator) and a biter measure.
2. Price new competition dial measurers in the range of $380 to $450 approximately. Count on biter measurers to cost between $110 and $130.
3. Find most measuring equipment for purchase online. Visit websites such as Steve's Curling Supplies or Alpine Curling Supply to buy a curling measuring device (see Resources below).
4. Discover used equipment by contacting other curling clubs and buy a curling measuring device for less. Locate contact information for other clubs via the U.S. Curling Association (see Resources below).
5. Get ideas for starting a curling club (if you don't have a club yet) before you buy a curling measuring device and other needed equipment. Read about starting a new club on the Curling School website and discover the costs for equipment and other necessities (see Resources below).