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ROCK CLIMBING BOOT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rock shoe
1, record 1, English, rock%20shoe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- climbing shoe 2, record 1, English, climbing%20shoe
correct
- rock climbing boot 3, record 1, English, rock%20climbing%20boot
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Type of shoes used by rock climbers to] easily walk up rock that otherwise be impassable [or] walk in places that are otherwise inaccessible. 3, record 1, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A good general purpose rock shoe must possess a number of qualities. Among these are sturdy construction, sticky rubber [sole], sensitivity, comfort, snug fit and a few other performance affecting details. However, all things being equal, fit comprises the single most important determinant to performance. 4, record 1, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
1990 Climbing Shoe Review. ... there are 30 models of shoes this year ... We have pocket shoes, edging boots, slippers, all-purpose shoes, high-tops, low tops, ... 2, record 1, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three basic types of rock climbing boots on the market: high-tops, low tops, and slippers. ... the term "rock climbing boot" is generic and includes all three types. 3, record 1, English, - rock%20shoe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chausson d'escalade
1, record 1, French, chausson%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chaussure d'escalade 2, record 1, French, chaussure%20d%27escalade
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussure souple [...] à semelle de corde ou de caoutchouc spécialement traité pour donner le maximum d'adhérence, destinée à la pratique de l'escalade en rocher (dite aussi varappe). 3, record 1, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaussons d'escalade. [...] c'est l'outil principal du grimpeur, c'est avec lui que les critères de précision de grattonnage et d'adhérence prennent véritablement leurs valeurs. 4, record 1, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une sélection de chaussons d'escalade pour toutes les pratiques, du débutant au grimpeur de pointe. 5, record 1, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapato de escalada
1, record 1, Spanish, zapato%20de%20escalada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapatilla de escalada 2, record 1, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20escalada
correct, feminine noun
- pie de gato 1, record 1, Spanish, pie%20de%20gato
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los pies de gato son las zapatillas que utilizan los escaladores y se llaman así porque son muy ligeras, flexibles y adherentes gracias a que incorporan en la suela, bandas laterales y frontal una goma especial [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - zapato%20de%20escalada
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low-top boot
1, record 2, English, low%2Dtop%20boot
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- low-top rock climbing boot 2, record 2, English, low%2Dtop%20rock%20climbing%20boot
correct
- low-top 1, record 2, English, low%2Dtop
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Also known as a shoe, a low-top rock climbing boot has low-cut uppers, similar to those of a tennis shoe, which are cut below the ankle. By having a stiff upper, yet at the same time cutting it below the ankle, low-cuts offer both support and flexibility. 2, record 2, English, - low%2Dtop%20boot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chausson tige basse
1, record 2, French, chausson%20tige%20basse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tige basse 2, record 2, French, tige%20basse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaussons tiges basses. Cheville dégagée, pied mobile, légèreté, finesse des sensations. À conseiller plutôt aux bons grimpeurs. 1, record 2, French, - chausson%20tige%20basse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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