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FLAT WATER KAYAK [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Paddle Sports
CONT

The single flatwater kayak is about 17 feet in length with a maximum beam of 21 inches and it weighs only 26 pounds.

CONT

... Some of the more popular types of sea kayaks include the flatwater kayak, touring kayak, sea kayak, sit-on-top kayak, surf kayak, canoe ...

OBS

The terms "canoe" and "kayak" refer to the equipment as well as the sport.

Key term(s)
  • flat water kayak

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Sports de pagaie
CONT

Idéal pour la découverte du kayak en eaux calmes. Caractéristiques techniques [du kayak en eaux calmes] : 287X72 cm, charge utile 150kg, bouchon de nable, cale-pieds nylon réglables, dosseret anatomique, mousse thermoformée, chandelles avant & arrière. Poids 18kg.

OBS

Les termes «canoë» et «kayak» s'appliquent autant à la discipline qu'à l'équipement.

Spanish

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