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Axel The axel is the only jump that begins on the forward outside edge of the skate.
Single: The skater takes off on the forward outside edge of the skate, completes 1 1/2 rotations in the air and lands on the opposite foot on the back outside edge. Double: The skater takes off on the forward outside edge and completes 2 1/2 rotations and lands on the back outside edge of the opposite foot. Triple: The skater takes off on the forward outside edge and completes 3 1/2 rotations and lands on the back outside edge of the opposite foot.
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