Clap skate
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clap-skate-171-4123763
title:
Clap skate
text:
The clap skate is a type of ice skate used in speed skating. Unlike in traditional skates where the blade is rigidly fixed to the boot, clap skates have the blade attached to the boot by a hinge at the front. This allows the blade to remain in contact with the ice longer, as the ankle can now be extended toward the end of the stroke, as well as for more natural movement, thereby distributing the energy of the leg more effectively and efficiently. Clap skates were developed at the Faculty of Huma
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wiki
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original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clap_skate
date created:
2002-07-21T09:20:29Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T05:06:52Z
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13
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