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traverse of a slope [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
DEF

Skiing straight or diagonally across the fall line.

DEF

A course diagonally across and down a slope.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
DEF

Descente d'une piste de ski en en croisant la ligne de pente perpendiculairement ou en oblique.

OBS

La «descente en traversée» est à l'opposé de la «trace directe» ou «schuss». La première est associée à la prudence; la seconde, au danger, surtout lorsque le skieur n'est pas en compétition, alors assuré d'être seul en piste.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

Cross country ski terms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
OBS

Termes de ski de fond.

Spanish

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