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KLISTER [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-10

English

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

A glue-like substance applied to the ski's kick zone when skiing on very old, icy or warm snow.

CONT

Klister is a sticky, toothpaste like wax that comes in a tube. It is especially formulated to work in wet and icy conditions and nothing else works as well.

French

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

Substance qui ressemble à de la colle qu'on applique à la zone de glisse d'un ski lorsqu'on skie sur de la vieille neige, de la neige glacée ou de la neige plus chaude.

CONT

Le klister est utilisé comme fart d'adhérence lorsque les pistes sont extrêmement glacées ou mouillées.

Spanish

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