- 01Origin: 1965
- 02 Inventor: Sherman Poppen
- 03 Birthplace: Muskegon, Michigan
- 04 Original Name: Snurfing
- 05Styles: 10+
- 06 US Association: United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA)
- 07 International Association: International Ski Federation (FIS)
- 08 Olympic Sport: Yes
- 09 Popularity: Over 8 Million Snowboarders in North America
- 10 Famous Faces: Shaun White, Shannon Dunn
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Snowboarding Started With Snurfing
Snowboarding facts indicate there is evidence of people snowboarding as early as 1910. They would strap wooden boards to their feet and use either horse reins or fishing lines to help them maneuver down mountains or slopes. Talk about going old school!
According to snowboarding facts about the history of snowboarding, Sherman Poppen is credited with starting modern snowboarding in 1965. As the story goes, Sherman Poppen was an engineer living in Muskegon, Michigan. He decided to put together two skis and added some rope for steering. His wife called it a snurfer, combining the words snow and surfer.
