Sims
Sims created the first snowboard in 1963 and continues building boards that prioritize freestyle fun over competitive scoring. The Denver-based brand blends surf, skate, and snow culture into every snowboard they make.
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About Sims
Sims built the first snowboard in 1963 when founder Tom Sims handcrafted it in his 7th-grade woodshop class in New Jersey. This pioneering brand moved to Denver and established itself as the original force in snowboarding, creating boards that celebrate the sport's roots in skateboarding and surfing culture.
Sims snowboards emphasize freestyle and fun over competitive scoring. The brand focuses on self-expression through radical action, building boards for riders who want to push boundaries and celebrate snowboarding's rebellious spirit. Whether you're riding all-mountain terrain or seeking your next splitboard adventure, Sims designs their boards to blend the past with forward-thinking innovation.
FAQ
What is Sims Snowboards known for?
Sims is known as the pioneer of snowboarding, creating the first snowboard in 1963. They focus on freestyle and fun rather than competitive scoring, emphasizing self-expression through radical action.
What types of snowboards does Sims make?
Sims makes snowboards, women's snowboards, and splitboards. Their boards blend surf, skate, and snow culture with a focus on freestyle riding and creative expression.
How does Sims compare to other snowboard brands?
Sims stands apart as the original snowboard brand with over 60 years of history. While other brands focus on competition, Sims prioritizes freestyle fun and celebrates snowboarding's rebellious roots in skate and surf culture.
Where is Sims Snowboards based?
Sims Snowboards is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The brand was originally founded in New Jersey in 1963 by Tom Sims before establishing its current operations in Colorado.
Who founded Sims Snowboards?
Tom Sims founded the brand in 1963 when he handcrafted the first snowboard in his 7th-grade woodshop class in Haddonfield, New Jersey. His vision was to create the world's leading surf, skate, and snow brand.
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