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FOIL SURFBOARD [1 record]

Record 1 2024-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surfing and Water-Skiing
DEF

A surfboard with a hydrofoil that extends below the board into the water, causing the board to leave the surface of the water at various speeds.

Key term(s)
  • foil board
  • foil surf board

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski nautique et surfing
CONT

La partie la plus excitante et divertissante de la formation consiste à pratiquer la planche à aile portante. Cette activité nautique combine les sensations du surf, du SUP [planche à pagaie], de la planche à voile et de la planche aérotractée.

OBS

Bien que le terme «planche de foil» soit répandu dans l'usage, il est recommandé de privilégier les termes «planche à aile portante» ou «planche à plan porteur».

Spanish

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