What is a “Double Axel” Skater?
In figure skating, there are certain people that are very talented and seem to be able to do just about anything. They do triple jumps with ease. Sometimes, they are able to do quads. They appear out of nowhere and seem to win every event they enter. Then, there is everyone else. “Everyone else” are all the ordinary skaters in this world. They are very good figure skaters who spend hours training each day. They are the skaters capable of doing double jumps and double axels, but triples may not come easily. “Everyone else” is a “Double Axel Skater.” There is nothing wrong with being a “Double Axel Skater.” Mastering double jumps is a very difficult task and being the best you can be at a very difficult sport is a great accomplishment. Further Reading: • How to Become a Figure Skater
