Snowriter Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Some people have said that the Snurfer is not a snowboard because the rider holds a rope. Thus, just like a scooter is not skateboarding, a Snurfer is not a snowboard. Others say a single plank designed for someone to stand on and ride down a snow covered hill is a snowboard ... it doesn't matter if you're holding a rope or not. What's your take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I think that's it's more accurate to say that the Snurfer was the predeccessor to the modern snowboard. To be a snowboard, I think you have to be attached to the device- either by strap or alpine bindings. It can also be thought of as the grandfather to the No-Board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Yes. It's a board, and it's intended for snow. A 2x4 is a snowboard if you're creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Were homo erectus and homo habilis the same as homo sapiens? I think the Snurfer could be considered a unique species that is distinct from snowboards yet still a crucial evolutionary step without which snowboards, as we know them, might not exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Its a surfboard for snow. The rope is there just to pull the nose back up outa the slushy waves ;) It is not a "snowboard" as known by common terms and standards, but is indeed the grandfather of the modern day equipment we ride. Kinda like how the hand crank Gattling gun of the 1800's is the origin of this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 No rocker. No camber. No spoon. You better be really creative... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 No rocker. No camber. No spoon.You better be really creative... ! I see 2"x4" x 8' "Straight" boards at Homedepot with a lot of camber every day..... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I see 2"x4" x 8' "Straight" boards at Homedepot with a lot of camber every day..... :lol: the 45 degree base bevel on the missing corners makes them easier to ride bobD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I see 2"x4" x 8' "Straight" boards at Homedepot with a lot of camber every day..... :lol: Now you know who supplies the cores for Virus.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinB Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Well I have never seen nor ridden a Snurfboard ... So have no comments to make on them.... But I sure have seen similar guns blasting away like the one that Dave ESPI showed in his post. As I told Dave ... they may not be listed in the dictionary under CARVING ... but they sure can CARVE a TRENCH of Destruction through those looking towards the barrel end of this monster. http://vampirebat.com/war/gatlinggun.wmv This should be listed under fun things to do .. when there is no snow .... actually it is awesome fun even when there is snow !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 The Snurfer is probably decent on pow and deep slush, but not anything in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodad2001 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'd say it is a close relative, but it's no more a snowboard than riding an old Santa Cruz Slasher skateboard deck backwards down a sled hill. If I was snowboarding then I need to add a few years to my resume of snowboarding. Or would this also be considered a snowboard? I guess you could say a girl who is your friend is your "girlfriend" too, but try introducing her that way and watch her reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 nobody said you have to use the rope. my 1st burton was called a snowboard & came with a rope but I never used it. Notice the holes in nose:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I bought a Snurfer on eBay a couple of years ago just to have it displayed in my weekend place in Vermont. I've never ridden it but would like to try. I originally hesitated because I didn't want to damage something that might have some value some day but I don't see those things commanding top dollar anytime soon. It makes for a nice conversation piece. BTW, from eBay I also bought a 1930s era ski instructional manual, a Ski Magazine from the fifties, and a Life Magazine from the forties with a large picture spread on skiing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Actually, I think it's a skwal. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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