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Record 1 2011-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Luge, Bobsledding and Skeleton
PHR

Gliding ability of the runner, of the sledge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Luge, bobsleigh et skeleton
PHR

Glisse des patins, de la luge.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
DEF

Amount of free slide which the skier obtains on his forward or riding ski during his stride.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
CONT

Généralement fabriquée en plastique, [la semelle] peut également contenir du graphite [...], ce qui diminue la présence d'électricité statique et améliore la glisse [...].

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports
OBS

Technique/tactics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie
OBS

Technique/tactique.

Spanish

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Record 4 1995-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
CONT

... manufacturers came to realize that fiberglass skis with plastic soles move much faster over snow than wooden skis do ....

CONT

the downhill ski, which is about 3 in. in width, has a shallow groove running longitudinally along the centre of the sole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
CONT

élément capital pour la vitesse du skieur, la glisse est toujours en plastique car le bois est trop fragile.

CONT

Le ski est formé d'une semelle, à l'extrémité avant (la spatule) élargie et redressée pour écraser la neige, à la partie arrière (talon) plate. [...] le revêtement de la semelle, le plus souvent en polyéthylène, doit être résistant et permettre le glissement.

Spanish

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