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Record 1 2013-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roller Skating and Skateboarding
CONT

Handstanding is also possible. The rider grasps each end of the board with his hands and pushes off gently. Slowly he adopts the handstand position. This is one of the most dangerous freestyle tricks and it is vital that helmet and pads should be worn. When the handstand is mastered the rider can carry out intricate manoeuvres while in that position; even a 360 degree spin (which has a degree of difficulty of 9 on a scale of 10).

Key term(s)
  • hand-stand

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patin à roulettes et planche à roulettes
DEF

Exercice d'équilibre sur la planche, en appui sur les mains et sans poser la tête, jambes dressées à la verticale.

CONT

Handstand, descente, airborne, chacun se perfectionne dans telle ou telle discipline [...]

OBS

handstand : anglicisme au Canada.

Spanish

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