disingenuous method of returning to earlier arguments or completely changing their methodical approach after their core argument has been refuted or debunked to avoid being held accountable. a good example of people who backpaddle are schrödinger's douchebag's.

When a surfer decides not to take off on a wave and backstrokes with his/her arms to keep from being sucked over the falls. This is common with beginner surfers who end up getting in the way and wasting waves for others.