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# Surfing on Land
The SoulArc Skateboard

By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-26 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfing-on-land-the-soularc-skateboard
References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/soularc_skateboard_unlike_anything_else_on_4_wheels_10880.asp) & [soularcboards](http://www.soularcboards.com/index.htm)

Mitch Mulder the designer of the SoulArc Board is set to produce this cutting edge skateboard with the help of Salvaore Vilardi. A class project at Kendell College of Art and Design resulted in the innovative SoulArc concept.

Mulder wanted to develop a skateboard which recreates the unique feeling of [surfing on land](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-scoot). The board&#146;s name &#145;SoulArc&#146; comes from, &#147;the surfing expression &#147;soul arch"-being one with the wave,&#148; according to Core77.

The SoulArc will be introduced soon at Surf Expo in Orlando and at the [Action Sports Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebration-bar) trade show in San Diego.

Samples of the SoulArc Boards are being shipped out right now, and the guys say if you are interesting in receiving one, visit their website.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Surf-inspired Skateboards:** Create skateboard designs that evoke the feeling of surfing on land, promoting a unique movement style.
- **Cutting-edge Board Materials:** Experiment with innovative materials on boards, to promote unique weight distribution and a distinct riding experience.
- **Sport and Art Integration:** Explore the intersection between sport and art to create innovative designs that merge the practicality of sporting equipment with the aesthetic of art.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Action Sports Industry:** Innovation in the action sports industry can be achieved by creating new types of boards that require specific movements or boards which can provide a unique experience for the riders.
- **Skateboard and Longboard Industry:** Innovation in skateboard and longboard industries can be achieved by experimenting with new board designs which create unique movement styles and improve rider experience, even on land.
- **Art and Design Industry:** Opportunities may arise in the intersection between art and design for creating innovative designs and products that merge functionality with aesthetic appeal.

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