Quote Originally Posted by Gemsetterchris View Post
You still have to sail in unchartered water sometimes even after years of practice, you just have to build your mental library of experience as you go.

I`d just add...try avoiding those "native cut" colour stones with the rounded bellies that won`t grip the hole due to lack of a defined girdle.
They really are not suited for the style & will cause serious headache.

Chris, which stones are these? how do I know which ones to avoid?
Thank you