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Ontario Shuffler
Your door to Shuffleboard in Ontario. News and Views and so much more!
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Florida
Shuffleboard Association
The world's largest Shuffleboard
Association. This site provides a COMPLETE and OFFICIAL set of rules.
An excellent source of information for U.S. players of all levels.
Includes: Tournament results, Hall of Fame, rules, learning to play
and tips on court maintenance.
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CNSA
Canadian National Shuffleboard
Association.
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

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Equipment |
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1)
Is
this cue the right one for me? What is the difference between your Institutional (DOM-85C),
Professional (DP-C) and Continental (CC) cues?
2)
Which
is the strongest cue? |
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Courts |
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1)
How can I best care for a
wooden shuffleboard court?
2)
Do you have instructions for
using Nella Seal #2 Wax?
How
many coats will 1 gallon do?
How do I clean/strip old wax
from shuffleboard courts?
3)
How
do I mark the lines on my concrete court?
4)
What
is the best paint to use on my concrete court?
5) Can
I use "tape" to mark out a shuffleboard court?
5) Can
I repair my concrete court?
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Accessories
and Play enhancement |
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1)
How often should glass beads
be used on the court?
2)
What
can I use to make my discs go farther and faster?
3)
Can
I use Glass Beads (SBR-3) on my gym floor (or church hall floor)?
4)
Can
I use Silicone spray (SIL-08) on discs for use on full size roll
out courts?
5)
When
is it best to use the Disc Wax stick (CODE: DW)? |
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ANSWERS
TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Equipment |
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1) Is
this cue the right one for me? What is the difference between
your Institutional (DOM-85C), Professional (DP-C) and Continental
(CC) cues?
The
Institutional cue (DOM-85C) is our most economical buy. If you are
playing infrequently or enjoying the game for purely recreational
purposes this is a good budget buy. If you are a resort or camp
setting and need to replace cues every year, then this is a good
budget alternative.
The Professional cue (DP-C) and the
Continental cue (CC) are both excellent products. Cue heads and
grips are the same. Both cues are official length. The (only) difference
is in the shaft material. The DP-C has a yellow fiberglass shaft
whereas the CC's shaft is made of Anodized gold coloured aluminum.
The Pro cue is slightly heavier at 320 grams but offers greater
shaft flex. The Pro is our best all round value for individual or
group use. It is an excellent Club Cue where many cues are needed
for a larger group. The fiberglass shaft will not kink like aluminum.
The CC's aluminum shaft is stiffer
and lighter at 300 grams. For outdoors in windy conditions the weightier
pro cue is sometimes preferred but ultimately it comes down to preference. |
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2)
Which is the strongest cue?
Shuffleboard
cues by definition are not strong items. All of them are designed
to be very lightweight. Couple that with a thin profile at a 6'
length and they are susceptible to breakage ... especially when
not treated properly.
And that is where a camping/resort/hotel environment, with no supervision
at the courts, typically means cues are beaten up pretty good every
year. Our Recreational model works well here as the fiberglass shaft
will flex and therefore not break/kink as easily as an aluminum
shaft. The heads can wear more quickly on a concrete court but being
one piece they are cheaper to replace.
Generally the fiberglass
shafts of our Recreational and Professional models will hold up
better over the long term. The heads on these models are full size
and offer better grip and control of each disc. The yellow runners
last a long time and they can be replaced as necessary.
For those who prefer the feel and look of aluminum then our Continental
model plays great. Take care to ensure no one leans heavily on the
shaft and it will give years of excellent play.
Of course the game is a great deal of fun for all ages when the
equipment is looked after by the players. |
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Courts |
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1) How can I
best care for a wooden shuffleboard court?
Wooden
courts are becoming more common and the following information should
help you to get the best game results out of your court.
Click
here to open wooden court advice. |
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2) Do you have
instructions for using Nella Seal #2 Wax?
How many coats
will 1 gallon do?
Yes,
for applying the Nella Seal and to find out how to strip or clean
old wax off our court, click
here. 1 Gallon of wax will typically do 1 court 2 times if used
as specified. |
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3) How do I
mark the lines on my concrete court?
If
you are doing multiple courts, we have a court stencil that will
do the trick and save you countless hours. See
item CS-96. If you are doing only a single court or 2 courts,
then you may want to just mark out the lines with masking tape (1
1/2" or 2" width tape). Then using a small roller or paint
brush, you can paint the marked out areas. For additional information,
download
this 2 page pdf on court lining and painting. |
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4) What is
the best paint to use on my concrete court?
When
determining the proper paint or other materials for your concrete
court fabrication it is always best to consult your local hardware
professional. The answer to this question is greatly dependent on
your particular conditions, kind of court and climate of your area.
There is not a single correct answer. |
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5) Can
I use "tape" to mark out a shuffleboard court?
We
are not aware of any tape that works for a shuffleboard court. It
either stops the discs, or leaves a residue when you pull it up.
Painting permanent lines may take longer, but is the best route
to go. By using the court stencil (CODE: CS-96), it will make painting
a lot easier. |
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6)
Can I repair my concrete court?
If
there are cracks, especially when the court has shifted and the
cracks act as a "bumps" for the discs, then the courts
will not work well for shuffleboard. Quite simply, the crack will
affect every shot. There is no effective way to repair cracks that
have shifted.
If the concrete is flaking it is advisable to speak to someone local
who works with concrete to see if it can be buffed/polished. |
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Accessories
and Play enhancement |
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1)
How often should glass beads be used on the court?
Glass
beads should be used sparingly. Typically, beads are sprinkled on
the court before each match. Depending on the length of a game,
so long as both teams agree, it would be acceptable to add additional
beads to the court. It is really a matter of preferance in determining
the desired amount of speed of discs. |
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2) What can
I use to make my discs go farther and faster?
There
are different things that can be done to improve the speed and distance
of your shots. This also depends on the court that you are using,
but the single most important accessory you will require are beads.
Beads come in different forms and the ideal choice depends on your
court. The best bead to use is a glass bead (SBR-3) but these are
NOT to be used on any vinyl, plastic or wooden floor as they are
highly abrasive. For vinyl, plastic courts (such as the Roll-a-Court
line), we recommend only the plastic beads SPB-5 and SPB-5WR (wind
resistant for outdoors). For gymnasium or tiled floors SPB-5 may
be a little hazardous especially if floor is used for multipurpose.
In this case, we recommend the TSW wax which is much easier to sweep
up and less slipperly for pedestrian traffic.
Secondly, you can apply Disc Wax (See
DW) to the bottom of the discs. This will enhance the travel and
control of the discs.
Lastly, always remember that a clean
court is critical. Keep the broom nearby and sweep up any loose
dirt and dust. |
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3) Can I use
Glass Beads (SBR-3) on my gym floor (or church hall floor)?
NOT
RECOMMENDED. The SBR-3 glass beads are very slipperly and
are dangerous if left on floors where there is walking traffic.
Glass beads are also quite abrasive and will scratch any vinyl or
wooden flooring. The recommended product for these situations are
the Plastic Beads, SPB-5 or the TSW powdered wax. |
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4) Can
I use Silicone spray (SIL-08) on discs for use on full size roll
out
courts?
Putting
silicone spray on the discs for a full size rollout court is better
than not using anything but it does not perform as well as using
the proper plastic beads (SPB-5 or SPB-5WR). If you choose to use
only the silicone on the discs without using plastic beads you will
find it is much harder to push the discs the entire distance. It
will be better than nothing at all but not as good as using only
plastic beads without any silicone. |
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5) When
is it best to use the Disc Wax stick?
DW
does two things....it helps the discs slide and also helps protects
the bottom of the discs. Regardless if you are using beads or not,
if it is a hard surface (concrete usually, but could be wood or
tile) hard wax sticks will help. Also, in multi use facilities,
where beads are not allowed or could prove dangerous, then DW is
a reasonable compromise to help discs slide easier. DW is not needed
on a plastic Grid Court or the Roll Out Courts. |
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