What is a snurfer?

Answer 1

A Snurfer was the original snowboard. A wide ski with a rope attached to the nose. No straps, just pegs or staples to plant your boots on. Invented in Michigan in the late 60's. It was a blast.

Answer 2

The 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 by inventor Sherman Poppen, it was wider and shorter than a pair of skis, with an anti-skid foot rest.