1. t e c h n o Curling Shoe Innovations www.technocurling.com
Patent : CA 2,793, Manual scrolling…

2. Various curling shoes and soles currently on the market
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Various curling shoes and soles currently on the market

3. t e c h n o Current Problems Teflon sole Other
Low resistance to abrasion
Low in hardness
Material is one hardness only
Teflon cannot be molded
Imperfect plane surface
Must be chemically treated in order to be glued
Heavy and expensive material
Other
Shoe heights are not always equal
Shoe has round toe
Risk of falling

4. t e c h n o Need for Improvement
These pictures illustrate the main wear areas of the heel and front bones on the teflon sole. The sole of the sliding shoe should be perfectly flat for the full width. This ensures the best possible balance during the slide.

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Shoe Height
When one shoe is higher than the other (even if only half a centimetre) one leg provides more support than the other.
The pelvis will then shift and potential problems occur
in the back , knees and hips.
Curling shoes should be the same height
assuming the legs are the same length.

6. Incidents that Result in Injuries
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Incidents that Result in Injuries
Curling falls are often caused by the sliding shoe.
The sliding foot movement often results in a fall with serious injuries.
More negative consequences can increase with age and reduced capabilities.
Fitness exercises keep us less vulnerable to bad falls, however it is
absolutely essential to make improvements to curling equipment
to assure more personal safety.

7. Your Perfect Curling Shoe
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Your Perfect Curling Shoe
1. Size
According to the width
(different toes) and the
length of the foot.
2. Height
The maximum height of the heel of the shoe should not exceed a centimetre.
Both shoes must be the same height.
3. Insulation
Properly lined and insulated shoes to keep feet warm.

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4. Solidity
Shoes must be designed to protect feet and ankles from sprains and strains.
5. Absorption
The correct thickness of the inner and the outer soles absorb shock.
Therefore reinforcement underneath the sole prevents unnecessary force on the tendons.
6. Best choice
The right shoe size is essential. Shoes must adapt to the feet and not the reverse.
Having the best curling shoes will significantly improve the release and the accuracy.

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7. Model
The sliding foot: the flat surface of the sole can be a full size or a reduced size with various patterns that take into account certain factors
e.g. shoe size, weight of the player, etc...
The pushing foot: the square toe shoe fits the form of the hack. The square toe promotes good support and proper positioning of the foot during the push. Flatness on the top of the shoe keeps the foot straight during the slide to provide balance and guidance for accuracy. 

10. t e c h n o The Sliding Shoe A non-skid part of the sole is indented
on the heel for security
A flat full sole
Reinforcement plates in the forefoot and heel provide perfect flatness and full width
of the sliding surface. They are integrated into a molded sole and made of a specifically selected polymer which can be different strengths, surface finishes, colours,
patterns or forms.

11. t e c h n o The Push Shoe The square toe Square toe fits the hack
for better accuracy.
Square toe
Flat on top
The sole is thicker
to equalize the height
of both shoes.

12. t e c h n o The square end of the push shoe
is perpendicular to the axis
of the second toe and the middle of the heel.
The axis of the foot

13. t e c h n o The push shoe with a square toe The sliding shoe
made of the same polymer
which fits the
shape of the hack
and is flat
on the top to facilitate the slide.
The sliding shoe
has a resistant
molded sole made
of a polymer
whose friction
decreases
with its level
of hardness.

14. t e c h n o Beneficial Improvements to the Shoe
Variable hardness of the sole which modifies friction
Very low coefficient of friction on the ice
Full width flatness on the pressure surface
Adjustable surfaces to provide various release patterns
Choice of surface finish (glossy or matte)
Improved safety to prevent falling
Unique sole thickness
High wear resistance
More economical
Precision manufacturing
Designed to fit the hack
Helps to keep the foot straight
Beneficial to the balance
and therefore to the slide

15. t e c h n o « techno » is used to describe the structural
nature of our new curling equipment and thoroughness in our work.
Hundreds of hours of research and development have resulted in a
line of products that will enhance and improve the sport of Curling.  
Our Innovations Curling Brush Connector
Brush Handle Timer Buzzer
Curling Shoes Curling Sticks
Handle Strap

16. Share the joy with your own
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Mission Statement:
To improve the performance and satisfaction of all curlers
with innovative and uniquely designed equipment.
Share the joy with your own
TechnoCurling Shoe!
Gaston Gagné 2017
Pier & Rog Carlton