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GLIDE WAXING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waxing
1, record 1, English, waxing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ski waxing 2, record 1, English, ski%20waxing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waxing isn’t so difficult if the basic concepts are understood. When it comes to kick and glide waxing, there are two things that have to be considered : the snow characteristics(and forecast) as well as the characteristics of the waxes that are available. 3, record 1, English, - waxing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fartage
1, record 1, French, fartage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fartage consiste en la préparation des skis pour s'adapter aux diverses conditions de neige. Il variera donc, lui aussi, selon le type de ski que l'on pratique et selon les conditions climatiques. 2, record 1, French, - fartage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le fartage n'est pas qu'une question de méthode, mais aussi de conditions climatiques. 3, record 1, French, - fartage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glide waxing
1, record 2, English, glide%20waxing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glide waxing... protects a ski base and "customizes" the pores of the base to the snow and temperature conditions. 2, record 2, English, - glide%20waxing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Glide waxing is how you make your skis glide faster and keep the bases in good shape. 3, record 2, English, - glide%20waxing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fartage de glisse
1, record 2, French, fartage%20de%20glisse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fartage de glisse protège la base du ski et ajuste les pores de la base du ski selon la neige et les conditions météorologiques. 2, record 2, French, - fartage%20de%20glisse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le fartage de glisse se fait dans une salle chauffée et avec des skis à la température de la salle. 3, record 2, French, - fartage%20de%20glisse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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