toe pick
skating
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In figure skating, the "toe pick" refers to the serrated front part of a skate blade. Skaters use the toe pick to help launch themselves into the air for certain jumps, known as "toe jumps". These jumps include the flip, lutz, and toe loop. In contrast, "edge jumps" like the axel, loop, and salchow do not use the toe pick for takeoff. The toe pick also aids in quick pivots for spins. It's important to note that "footpick" is a different term, referring to a tool for digging.123
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