noun General Slang

soul arch

SOHL ARCH · noun · slang

Arching your back on a wave to show off casual style.

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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.”
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soul arch In A Sentence

He threw a soul arch across the whole wall just for style points.

Origin & Usage

Longboard/soul-surf era term expressing effortless style.

People Also Ask

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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