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glissage debout [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
CONT

Correct standing glissade technique is very similar to downhill skiing. The position is a semi-crouch over the feet with bent knees and outspread arms. ... crouch and drag the ice-axe spike ... keep speed under control by regular braking and traversing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

Glissade [...] Action de glisser sur la glace ou la neige. Elle peut être volontaire, procédé de descente; accidentelle comme un dévissage de rocher. [...] «Si la pente est douce, on la descendra en glissage assise ou debout».

OBS

Cette technique peut être volontaire ou accidentelle, tandis qu'en anglais elle n'est que volontaire.

Spanish

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