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Record 1 2010-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
OBS

Even though there is no equivalent, the term "Superfang" may be used in some contexts. It is a type of Footfang used to designate a rigid crampon which has more than 12 and up to 24 points. The term "Superfang" designates a broader concept than the French term "crampon à quatorze pointes".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

Depuis quelques années, le nombre de pointes s'est multiplié et l'on a vu des crampons à quatorze pointes, voire à vingt.

OBS

Le «crampon à quatorze pointes» est un crampon rigide de type Footfang utilisé pour les cascades et la glace raide.

Spanish

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