description Salchow Jump Overview
The Salchow is an edge jump in figure skating, named after Swedish skater Ulrich Salchow, who is credited with introducing it in the early twentieth century. A skater approaches backward, takes off from the back inside edge of one foot, rotates in the air, and lands on the back outside edge of the opposite foot. Unlike toe jumps, the Salchow uses the skating edge itself for takeoff. It is performed in singles and pairs skating and is a basic element in technical competition.
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What edge does a Salchow take off from and land on?
A Salchow takes off from the back inside edge of one foot and lands on the back outside edge of the opposite foot. It is therefore classified as an edge jump rather than a toe-assisted jump. [Time](https://time.com/5131773/guide-figure-skating-jumps-olympics/)
Who is the Salchow jump named after?
The jump is named after Swedish world champion Ulrich Salchow, who is credited with introducing it in 1909. His name remains attached to single, triple and quadruple versions of the jump. [Salchow reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salchow_jump)
How is a Salchow different from a toe loop?
The Salchow launches from a skating edge, specifically the back inside edge, without using the toe pick to vault into the air. A toe loop is a toe-assisted jump that starts from a back outside edge and uses the other blade's toe pick. [Time](https://time.com/5131773/guide-figure-skating-jumps-olympics/)
Why can a Salchow receive an edge warning in competition?
The technical panel checks whether the takeoff used the required back inside edge. ISU judging records use e for a wrong edge and ! for an unclear edge, so a Salchow with an incorrect or uncertain takeoff can be marked accordingly. [ISU results guide](https://results.isu.org/results/season2526/wjc2026/FSKMSINGLES----FNL-000100--_JudgesDetailsperSkater.pdf)
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