JustAnotherHack
Swing Artist
Registered: Dec 2012
Location: BC, Ontario (and a few other places too...)
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Well, to quickly break it down...
Generally the thicker the slider, the faster. 1/4" is the typical thickness for sliders for most experienced curlers, but some folks like the 3/16" as it might give you a bit more control (especially if you're still working on balance).
The extra holes in the toe and heel goes with the theory that the sole of your shoes presses out slightly at the balls of your feet and the middle of your heel (the primary points of contact of your foot to the ground). The "hole" in the slider (which for Balance Plus is more of a divot rather than a hole) should, in theory, allow the shoe to be "flat" on the ice, and provide a little more stability and speed.
*shrug* I'm not sure really how much of a difference it makes, but I use a donut (ring) slider on my Asham shoes, and I wouldn't go back.
A hinged slider has a break in the slider between the front and back of the shoe. It gives a lot more flexibility in the sole of the sliding shoe. If you're a toe slider, this is the way to go, but even if you're not, I like the hinged slider as I tend to go up on my toes when I sweep, and having more flexibility in my shoe makes it easier to do so.
Again though, it's a personal preference thing. If you like a one-piece slider, stick with it.
Hope that helps...
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