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Isn’t brushing mostly just to help correct slightly imperfect throws though? This thing can just put whatever speed/spin on it needs to achieve the same effect.
by jonplackett 6y ago
Isn’t brushing mostly just to help correct slightly imperfect throws though? This thing can just put whatever speed/spin on it needs to achieve the same effect. I don’t think that’s great AI though, just very accurate lobbing.
- RandallBrown 6y agoThe name of the sport implies that it's more than just correcting imperfect throws. I think the brushing can curve the stone more than just adding some spin. Also, you can brush so other stones move further after collisions. However, I don't see why a "perfect" thrower couldn't beat a world class athlete if they're accurate enough.
- snarf21 6y agoI'd encourage you to watch the finals of last years Brier. The brushing can do A LOT. Actually, brushing is so impactful that they have had to put limits on the brush composition in recent years because the materials have become so good that it barely mattered how close your shot was. People were moving the stone an incredible distance. Now the throw is much more important and sweeping can help but it can't move a stone 10 feet. [https://www.tsn.ca/broom-wars-a-thing-of-the-past-after-new-sweeping-regulations-1.568460 https://www.tsn.ca/broom-wars-a-thing-of-the-past-after-new-...]