rubber arms
n.β Β«Experienced surfers have a term for those who appear to be trying a catch a wave but never do.…Theyβre called “rubber arms.” Rubber arms are surfers who turn to catch a wave, making all the paddling movements, but never really go anywhere. Surfers who are rubber arms donβt really want to drop in; the situation is much too intense. Many times, they experience some of the worst wipeouts. This is the price paid for not being fully committed and putting out a halfhearted effort.Β» ββListening to your inner surfer” by Gary Warth North County Times (Escondido, California) Apr. 30, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)