General
soul arch
What does soul arch mean?
Arching the back and throwing the chest out while riding, a stylish flourish to demonstrate relaxed confidence.
"He threw a soul arch across the whole wall just for style points."
Origin
Longboard/soul-surf era term expressing effortless style.
Frequently asked questions
What is a soul arch in surfing?
It's a stylish flourish where you arch your back and throw your chest out while riding, showing off relaxed confidence rather than doing a functional turn.
Where does the 'soul arch' come from?
It comes from the soul-surf and longboard era, when expressing effortless style on a wave mattered as much as maneuvers.
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