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WAKEBOARD [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wakeboard boat
1, record 1, English, wakeboard%20boat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wake boat 2, record 1, English, wake%20boat
correct
- wakeboat 3, record 1, English, wakeboat
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A wakeboard boat is also a type of motorboat that is designed to tow wakeboarders behind it. Unlike ski boats, wakeboard boats have a wider beam and larger ballast system to create bigger wakes for riders to jump and perform tricks on. 4, record 1, English, - wakeboard%20boat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bateau à fort sillage
1, record 1, French, bateau%20%C3%A0%20fort%20sillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bateau de wakeboard 2, record 1, French, bateau%20de%20wakeboard
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bateaux à fort sillage […] peuvent se déplacer et se comporter comme les autres bateaux à moteur hors-bord ou intérieur. À la différence des autres bateaux à moteur, ces engins sont capables de générer différents types de vague. 3, record 1, French, - bateau%20%C3%A0%20fort%20sillage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wakeboarding
1, record 2, English, wakeboarding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A water sport in which participants ride on a short, wide board resembling a surfboard, towed by a motor boat. 2, record 2, English, - wakeboarding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wakeboarding is a surface water sport which involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water behind a boat. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques. The rider is towed behind a boat; typically at speeds of 18-24 miles per hour depending on water conditions, rider's weight, board size, and all depending on the riders comfort speed. 3, record 2, English, - wakeboarding
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wake-boarding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- planche nautique
1, record 2, French, planche%20nautique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- planche 2, record 2, French, planche
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- wakeboard 3, record 2, French, wakeboard
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le wakeboard. Mélange subtil de surf, de ski nautique et de snowboard, le wakeboard est parfois appelé «wake» ou «planche nautique». Contrairement à la planche de surf, la planche nautique est équipée d’une fixation. Il s’agit d’un sport nautique qui consiste à surfer sur l'eau en se faisant tracter par un bateau; alors qu'à la différence du ski nautique, on n’ utilise qu'une planche pour la pratique du wakeboard. Le sportif est habituellement tiré par une corde d’une longueur d’environ 15 m par un bateau naviguant à une vitesse approximative de 35 km/h. 4, record 2, French, - planche%20nautique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
planche : L’Association «Ski nautique et planche Canada» utilise le terme «planche» comme équivalent du terme anglais «wakeboarding». 5, record 2, French, - planche%20nautique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí acuático y surfing
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- wakeboard
1, record 2, Spanish, wakeboard
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- esquí acuático sobre tabla 2, record 2, Spanish, esqu%C3%AD%20acu%C3%A1tico%20sobre%20tabla
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] modalidad del esquí acuático que se practica con una tabla corta sujeta al esquiador […] por medio de zapatas, botas o fijaciones que están colocadas de forma perpendicular al eje longitudinal de [una] tabla. 3, record 2, Spanish, - wakeboard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uno de los únicos deportes motorizados de los Juegos [Panamericanos], el wakeboard es un espectáculo de giros, saltos, vueltas y vuelo. Solo los hombres compiten en wakeboard, una competencia basada en figuras y con jurado en la que los competidores en tablas cortas se elevan en el aire utilizando la estela de la lancha como rampa. 4, record 2, Spanish, - wakeboard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wakeboard; esquí acuático sobre tabla: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que dado que el "wakeboard" consiste en dar saltos y hacer piruetas sobre una tabla de surf al tiempo que se es arrastrado por una embarcación de motor, este deporte puede denominarse en español "esquí acuático sobre tabla". 2, record 2, Spanish, - wakeboard
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Water Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Waterski & Wakeboard New Brunswick
1, record 3, English, Waterski%20%26%20Wakeboard%20New%20Brunswick
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NBWSWBA 2, record 3, English, NBWSWBA
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization [whose mission is] to promote organized pulled watersports in the province of New Brunswick. 3, record 3, English, - Waterski%20%26%20Wakeboard%20New%20Brunswick
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Sports nautiques (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Waterski & Wakeboard New Brunswick
1, record 3, French, Waterski%20%26%20Wakeboard%20New%20Brunswick
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- NBWSWBA 2, record 3, French, NBWSWBA
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-08-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wakeboard
1, record 4, English, wakeboard
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surfboard-like board used in wakeboarding. 2, record 4, English, - wakeboard
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wakeboards are buoyant with the core usually made up of foam or honeycomb mixed with resin and coated with fiberglass. Metal screws are inserted to attach bindings and fins. The configuration and positioning of the fins and bindings varies according to rider preference and is adjusted for a variety of reasons. 3, record 4, English, - wakeboard
Record 4, Key term(s)
- wake-board
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- planche de wakeboard
1, record 4, French, planche%20de%20wakeboard
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- planche nautique 2, record 4, French, planche%20nautique
correct, feminine noun
- wakeboard 3, record 4, French, wakeboard
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une planche de wakeboard mesure entre 130 et 150 cm pour 32 à 42 cm de largeur. Le poids varie de 2 kg pour les plus performantes et plus pour les autres. Les fixations sont des «footstraps» à rotation et réglables avec une sangle arrière aux chaussons souples et montants. 4, record 4, French, - planche%20de%20wakeboard
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Contrairement à la planche de surf, la planche nautique est équipée d’une fixation. 5, record 4, French, - planche%20de%20wakeboard
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Esquí acuático y surfing
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tabla de wakeboard
1, record 4, Spanish, tabla%20de%20wakeboard
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los competidores deben contar con sus propias cuerdas que serán de un material inelástico, así como con su mango […] Adicionalmente deberán contar con una tabla de wakeboard. Toda tabla de wakeboard deberá flotar. 2, record 4, Spanish, - tabla%20de%20wakeboard
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-07-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Water Ski and Wakeboard Ontario
1, record 5, English, Water%20Ski%20and%20Wakeboard%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- WSWO 2, record 5, English, WSWO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Water Ski and Wakeboard Ontario
1, record 5, French, Water%20Ski%20and%20Wakeboard%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- WSWO 2, record 5, French, WSWO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- land-sail cycling
1, record 6, English, land%2Dsail%20cycling
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- sail-biking 2, record 6, English, sail%2Dbiking
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Land-Sail Cycling. For years my two hobbies have been landsailing and bicycling. About ten years ago I decided to see if I could combine these hobbies by building bicycles that could be sailed. 1, record 6, English, - land%2Dsail%20cycling
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
An ideal setting for water and other activities: Diving, windsurfing, sea canoeing, surfing, sand and kite buggies, sail-biking, speed sailing, body-boarding, fishing, etc. 2, record 6, English, - land%2Dsail%20cycling
Record 6, Key term(s)
- landsail cycling
- land sail cycling
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vélo à voile
1, record 6, French, v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20voile
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vélo à voile. Cette voile lenticulaire se fixe en moins de cinq minutes sur n’importe quel vélo ou VTT. [...] À l’inverse de la planche à voile, le vélo à voile est facile à maîtriser. Enfants et adultes peuvent s’initier à ce nouveau loisir qui nécessite seulement de savoir monter à bicyclette. Le gréement standard a une surface de 2 m². Pour les enfants, il existe un gréement de l m² que l’adulte peut utiliser lorsque souffle la tempête. 2, record 6, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20voile
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Et puis à découvrir sur le Lacanau Gliss’ Festival, le Air-Chair(ou Skyski), monté sur selle et hydrofoil mélangeant le Ski Nautique et le Wakeboard, ou le Vélo à Voile, associant VTT et voile de traction. 3, record 6, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20voile
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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