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KINKED RAIL [2 records]

Record 1 2007-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roller Skating and Skateboarding
  • Sports Facilities and Venues
DEF

A rail that starts out flat, then has a downward slope, flattens out and comes to an end.

OBS

Like the flatbar, it is used for doing grinds or slides.

CONT

A kink is the changing of the handrails angle. ... a handrail that runs down a set of steps then goes horizontal is a two-kink rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patin à roulettes et planche à roulettes
  • Installations et sites (Sports)
DEF

Module de glisse coudé qui simule une main courante.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
OBS

(defect).

OBS

Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
OBS

(défaut).

OBS

Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail.

Spanish

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