Hurling and Hurley Care Tips

What is hurling?                                                                                              

Lesson 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM-kB1e96CA

Lesson 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMCYtwFJ0cA

Lesson 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgH_RcYqBQY      

Hurley Care

There are a few guiding principles regarding care that one should know before treating a piece of wood. Wood is hygroscopic, that is, it loses or gains water. The more water a hurl possesses, the more pliable it is, but when it loses moisture it hardens and becomes less supple. Generally in North American climates, wood becomes stable around 12% moisture content, thus losing its tendency to warp. A hurl should therefore be kept at around 12% humidity. If you place your dry hurl in a bath or in your shower and it surpasses 12% it will warp and damage the balance and cell structure. If it gets too dry because you store your hurl in the house, it will also break. There are also many other variables that can cause a hurl to meet a premature death that are beyond the scope of general care.

What can I do?

1. Treat your hurl with linseed oil (J. O’ Coigligh’s Slow-Drying Brand is quite handy) www.americanhurling.com . This locks in the moisture content of the wood. Let dry, then treat again. Repeat as regularly as needed.  

2. Store your hurley in a temperate place like a garage or a basement away from central heating and cooling units. Don’t keep your hurley in a car as this will bake it bone dry.

3. Apply a grip for safety and comfort. (PLEASE NOTE THAT HURLING GRIPS ARE FOR SALE FOR $3.00 TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS. Contact infotcre@gmail.com for orders). Regular retail price of $5.00.

4. Apply PVC tape to the neck of the bas as this may prevent a compound fracture (see below).

If you insist on bringing a hurl to the bath or shower with you to raise the moisture value, or if you are going to wrap it up in a damp towel, be careful. If the wood’s moisture value rises too high (above 12%) it will warp. The weight will also increase.

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