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FLEXIBLE CRAMPON [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

A type of crampon that is hinged together under the arch of the foot.

CONT

The hinged crampon ... bends with the foot, [making] walking over smooth terrain ... more comfortable.

OBS

Hinged types are suitable for use on flexible boots.

OBS

The definition of "hinged crampon" was provided by the resident expert at the Mountain. Co-op store in Toronto, in 1990.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
DEF

Un type de crampon qui est articulé au centre.

CONT

Pour la marche en montagne et pour l'escalade de couloirs de neige durcie, on préférera les crampons articulés [...]

OBS

La définition de «crampon articulé» a été donnée par un spécialiste du matériel d'alpinisme à la Cordée de Montréal.

OBS

Les crampons articulés s'emploient avec des chaussures flexibles.

Spanish

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