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Record 1 1986-11-10

English

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

Step bases enable gripping and gliding through a series of raised shapes (positive steps) or depressions (negative steps) cut into the base.

OBS

The term "step base" is used in cross-country skiing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Fabrication des équipements sportifs
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
CONT

Les semelles à écailles permettent la prise et la glisse grâce à un relief d'encoches ou de saillies.

OBS

Ce terme appartient au ski de fond.

Spanish

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