Tom Sims, snowboarding legend and pioneer, died yesterday, Sept. 12,
2012 near his home at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California.
Sims, 61, suffered sudden cardiac arrest.
Sims is survived by his wife Hilary, sister Margie Sims Klinger of
Santa Barbara, sons Tommy and Shane, daughter Sarah and step daughters
Alexa and Kylie Wagner.
Sims built the first “skateboard for the snow” in 1963 and founded
the Sims brand in 1976. He continued to revolutionize the sport of
snowboarding for nearly four decades. Sims brought several industry
firsts to the world of snowboarding including the first snowboard, first
metal edge snowboard, first pro-model snowboard, first women’s specific
snowboard and the first folding highback bindings. In addition to a
lengthy list of podiums throughout his professional career, Sims was the
primary snowboarding stunt double for "007" Roger Moore in the 1985
James Bond film A View to a Kill. Throughout the years, he continued to
be a driving force within Sims, leading the growth and progression of
the brand.
The Sims family wishes for all memorial donations to be directed to
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Online donations can be made in Sims
honor here. The family will not be granting interviews at this time.
Tom’s accomplishments speak for themselves. A true pioneer, Tom
brought forward thinking concepts and innovations that forever changed
the landscape of the snow and skate industry.
At family’s request, please direct all inquiries to the Sims brand team at Collective Licensing International
SIMS: Erika Sauerwein (303) 761-1345 ext. 103 office, ESauerwein@CollectiveINTL.com
Turner PR: Mariana DiMartino (917) 536-5411 cell, Mariana.DiMartino@Turnerpr.com
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