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DOWNHILL STOP [1 record]

Record 1 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

to stop quickly from high speed. ... From a low position, rise up quickly, when unweighting occurs, turn the skis quickly 90 degrees to the line of travel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
CONT

le freinage est maximal lorsque les skis sont tenus perpendiculairement à la trajectoire. [...] Ce freinage-dérapage a [l'avantage de pouvoir s'effectuer à de grandes vitesses (70 à 80 km-h).]

Spanish

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