Kentucky Granite For Curling Stones
They use the ailsa craig common green granite for the body of the stone.
Kentucky granite for curling stones. Kays quarries these granites from ailsa craig according to a grant of exclusive rights from the marquess of ailsa. A layer is sliced from the bottom of each stone and a disc of porcelain tile or blue hone granite is epoxy glued in place. Founded in 1851 and still manufacturing in ayrshire scotland kays curling has the exclusive rights to harvest granite from ailsa craig. The granite is then transported to the mainland by boat to be stored in our secure facility until we start the process of transforming the granite boulders into the finished curling stones.
Harvesting between 1600 tons of ailsa craig common green granite and 400 tons of ailsa craig blue hone granite is an operation that takes place as required. Canada curling stone company has been producing stones from trefor granite since 1992 and supplied stones for the 2002 winter olympics. Kays curling stones are the only stones used in competition by the world curling federation. This is recommended for clubs with curling stones that are prone to pitting.
Tileset ailset curling stones. Kays curling manufacture and export the unique ailsa craig curling stone to top rinks around the world. The stone is then reconditioned and guaranteed against pitting and fracturing. About every 10 years kays extracts several thousand tons of the distinctive blue and green varieties.