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Record 1 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
CONT

The pilot is supported underneath the wing from a web of lines, each with the strength to support the pilot. The lines are then attached to risers, straplike devices, that are attached to the pilot's harness.

CONT

Attach paraglider risers to the harness with main carabiners.

OBS

Term usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • paraglider risers
  • risers

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
CONT

Les élévateurs sont des sangles en tissus qui relient les suspentes à la sellette. Chaque élévateur regroupe des suspentes en fonction de leur position d'attache [...]. Les élévateurs peuvent être au nombre de 2, 3 ou 4 par côté.

OBS

Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • élévateurs

Spanish

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