The Legendary Snurfer – Snurfer Boards
WEBSnurfer is the original snowboard sled with no bindings. Perfect for backyard, back trails and backcountry snowboarding. Made In the USA.
Snurfer - Wikipedia
WEBThe Snurfer was the predecessor of the snowboard. It was a monoski, ridden like a snowboard, but like a skateboard or surfboard, it had no binding. According to the 1966 patent [1] by inventor Sherman Poppen, it was wider and shorter than a pair of skis, with an anti-skid foot rest.
Sherman Poppen’s Snurfer | Lemelson Center for the Study of …
WEBNov 25, 2019 · Sherman Poppen, shown here with his Snurfer prototypes, thought his invention could be used for sport. His snow surfer ended up being marketed as a children’s novelty toy. AC159-0000001.
Inventor Sherman Poppen, snurfing his way into history
WEBSep 9, 2009 · Delighted with her husband’s invention, Nancy Poppen called the new toy “Snurfer,” a contraction of “snow surfer.” Sherm, as he liked to be called, went on to patent his invention (#3,378,274), and he licensed his creation to …
THE SNURFER - MICHIGAN SNOWBOARD MUSEUM
WEBSnurfer. original to current. 1965: sherman poppen invents the snurfer by fixing two skis together in his garage on christmas day. 1966: sherman obtains a patent for the snurfer and licences it to brunswick corp, making it the first commercially available snow surfer, exposing millions to a new category of winter sport.
Sherman Poppen - Godfather of snowboarding | Skiing History
WEBJul 31, 2019 · Sherman Poppen, the Muskegon, Michigan businessman who invented the Snurfer, died July 31 at age 89. On Christmas Day of 1965, Poppen needed to get his daughters out of the house so that his pregnant wife, Nancy, could rest.
Sherman Poppen - U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
WEBIn 1965, the ‘Grandfather of Snowboarding’ invented the Snurfer; for low-cost, easy access riding—and to get his daughters out of the house during a cabin-fever Christmas.
Snowboarding: The Story of The Snurfer - YouTube
WEBHop on board as we carve through the fascinating history of the Snurfer—a pioneering precursor to modern snowboarding that revolutionized winter sports.
This Is the Story of the Snurfer, the Precursor to the Snowboard
WEBDec 15, 2020 · That was the Snurfer. And this is the story of that historic tool that laid the groundwork for the massive sport that was to grow from those humble beginnings.
Snurfer MC – Snurfer Boards
WEBSnurfer is the original snowboard sled with no bindings. Perfect for backyard, back trails and backcountry snowboarding. Made In the USA.