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CROSS COUNTRY SKI [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
CONT

Cross-country skis are longer, narrower and lighter than those used in alpine skiing, and the bindings allow more heel movement.

CONT

Find out about different styles of skiing and how to choose the right size, shape, and type of cross-country ski.

Key term(s)
  • cross country ski
  • crosscountry ski

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
CONT

En comparaison des skis alpins, les skis de fond sont plus légers, plus étroits et [ont] la spatule plus relevée à l'extrémité [...]

CONT

Les skis de fond sont de plus en plus répondants, stables à hautes vitesses, avec des qualités de glisse que les nouvelles technologies améliorent sans cesse au service du débutant également face aux petits imprévus de la piste.

Spanish

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