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PIVOT ROD [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotating toe cord
1, record 1, English, rotating%20toe%20cord
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pivot rod 2, record 1, English, pivot%20rod
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attachment point of the binding to the snowshoe; it pivots on a metal rod so that the snowshoe tail drags or tracks behind as you walk. 3, record 1, English, - rotating%20toe%20cord
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A rotating toe cord helps to deliver maximum crampon penetration and minimize fatigue in powder or packed snow conditions and the recreational crampon system is located under the ball of the foot and heel for secure traction throughout the entire stride. 4, record 1, English, - rotating%20toe%20cord
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Independent research proves that the Rotating Toe Cord is the most efficient pivot system available, which means over a long trek you will expend less energy to traverse the same distance than you would using a pivot system without full rotation. 5, record 1, English, - rotating%20toe%20cord
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Your snowshoes have a rotating toe cord (sometimes called the pivot rod) that allows a 90 degree [rotation.] 2, record 1, English, - rotating%20toe%20cord
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pivot bar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pivot
1, record 1, French, pivot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce cylindrique pénétrant dans un palier et pouvant tourner sur elle-même. 2, record 1, French, - pivot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fixation est reliée au corps de la raquette à l'aide d'un système de pivot qui tourne sur un axe parfois en métal, parfois constitué d'une bande de caoutchouc renforcé. L'avantage du pivot de métal demeure la liberté accrue du pied qui s'affranchit du poids de la raquette. 3, record 1, French, - pivot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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