Curling broom
A curling broom is a tool used in curling to sweep the ice and influence the movement of the curling stone.
Also known as: curling brush
How big is it?
1.22 m · defined overall length
Also 4.003 ft
Defined overall length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 1.15 m to 1.3 m.
A little perspective
Curling broom vs Giant barrel sponge: length comparison
The overall length of a curling broom is about 1.02 times the colony height of a giant barrel sponge.
A curling broom is a tool used in curling to sweep the ice and influence the movement of the curling stone.
A giant barrel sponge is a large, hollow marine animal that filters food particles from seawater through its porous body.
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Curling broom
Defined overall length: 1.22 m; defined specimen; range 1.15 m–1.3 m.
A defined competition-style curling broom 1.22 m long and weighing 450 g. Handle length and head construction vary; the World Curling rules chiefly govern the sweeping-head fabric.
World Curling — Rules and regulations
The marked defined overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Giant barrel sponge
Defined colony height: 1.2 m; defined specimen; range 50 cm–1.8 m.
A defined 1.2 m high giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) with an 80 kg wet mass. Colonies grow in irregular barrel forms; height excludes the reef substrate and the central cavity is open.
The marked defined colony height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 1.22 m
We compare the overall length of a curling broom. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 1.15 m to 1.3 m.
A defined competition-style curling broom 1.22 m long and weighing 450 g. Handle length and head construction vary; the World Curling rules chiefly govern the sweeping-head fabric.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.22 m | 1.15 m to 1.3 m | defined specimen | |
| 450 g | 350 g to 600 g | defined specimen |
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- World Curling — Rules and regulationsCompetition sweeping-device and approved-head requirements.
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