Sherm Poppen didn’t become wealthy off of his invention, the Snurfer. But Poppen, who died recently at 89, is widely considered the grandfather of the multi-billion dollar snowboard industry.
Sherm Poppen, Grandfather Of Snowboarding, Dies At 89
Sherm Poppen didn’t become wealthy off of his invention, the Snurfer. But Poppen, who died recently at 89, is widely considered the grandfather of the multi-billion dollar snowboard industry.