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GLIDING WAX [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-10

English

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

In clear weather, gliding wax is applied to the entire base of the ski; meanwhile, in icy weather, gripping wax is applied to the under-foot section of the ski's base.

French

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

[Fart] appliqué à l'avant comme à l'arrière du ski, [qui] empêche [...] la succion exercée par la mince pellicule d'eau qui se crée entre la semelle du ski et la surface de la neige.

CONT

Et dans le coffre de fartage, on met quoi? [...] Pour les farteurs plus avancés : [un] fart de glisse [...]. Un pour neige chaude (0, -5), un pour neige froide (-5, -10) et un pour neige trés froide (-10, et plus bas).

Spanish

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