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DULFER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-01-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lieback
1, record 1, English, lieback
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- layback 2, record 1, English, layback
correct
- laybacking 3, record 1, English, laybacking
correct
- Dülfer 4, record 1, English, D%C3%BClfer
correct
- liebacking 5, record 1, English, liebacking
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a strenuous climbing technique in which adherence to two vertical holds is gained by pulling back against one with the hands and pushing the feet against the other ... [and] the full force of opposition must be sustained by the hands, arms, and shoulders. 1, record 1, English, - lieback
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Liebacks are perhaps most often used for a move or two, but in difficult climbing they can be used to ascend long vertical flakes, open books, and offset cracks. 1, record 1, English, - lieback
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Dülfer
1, record 1, French, D%C3%BClfer
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opposition à la Dülfer 2, record 1, French, opposition%20%C3%A0%20la%20D%C3%BClfer
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Technique qui] consiste à franchir certaines fissures en basculant le corps de côté, les mains étant en traction sur les bords, généralement francs, et les pieds en adhérence ou en léger coincement, exerçant une poussée en sens contraire. 3, record 1, French, - D%C3%BClfer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Technique d’escalade utilisant une opposition des mains et des pieds le long de fissures verticales. 2, record 1, French, - D%C3%BClfer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- laybacking
1, record 2, English, laybacking
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Dulfer 2, record 2, English, Dulfer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the classic form of counterforce, the hands and feet pulling and pushing in opposition ... 1, record 2, English, - laybacking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Dülfer
1, record 2, French, D%C3%BClfer
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une Dülfer [...] : on oppose pieds et mains des deux côtés d’une fissure [...]; les pieds poussent sur le côté extérieur, et les mains tirent du côté intérieur. 1, record 2, French, - D%C3%BClfer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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