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SOFT WAX [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-10-23

English

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

A sticky wax effective on snow for pushing off, but not for gliding.

CONT

It is easier to layer a soft wax over a hard [wax] compared to putting a hard wax over a soft wax.

French

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

Fart collant qui donne une bonne adhérence sur la neige, efficace pour les poussées mais peu efficace pour la glisse.

CONT

Il est toujours possible d'appliquer un fart mou (plus chaud) sur un fart dur (plus froid), mais non l'inverse.

Spanish

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