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SKATING TECHNIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
DEF

[A cross-country skiing technique where] skiers propel themselves in a manner similar to speed skating, pushing off with the edge of their skis.

CONT

This boot... seems to be constructed particularly for ski-skating and thus provides ankle support during the performance of the ski-skating technique.

OBS

Free technique uses shorter skis and is slightly faster.

OBS

Cross-country skiing terms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
DEF

[Technique de ski de fond où] les skieurs se meuvent un peu comme dans le patinage de vitesse et se propulsent en poussant de côté sur leurs skis.

CONT

Lors d'un relais, les deux premiers coureurs skient en technique classique et les deux derniers en technique libre.

OBS

Le style libre demande des skis plus courts et est légèrement plus rapide que le style classique [...]

OBS

Termes de ski de fond.

Spanish

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