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Who invented the Snurfer in 1965?
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The Snurfer was invented in 1965 by Sherman Poppen, an engineer from Muskegon, Michigan. Widely acknowledged as the "father of the snowboard," Poppen created the prototype by bolting two skis together and attaching a rope to the front for steering. The name "Snurfer" was coined by his wife, combining the words "snow" and "surfing" to describe the device's purpose.12