Sims legend Terry Kidwell is showing the youngsters how it was done back in the day with re-release of his classic 1985 model snowboard. Â The Roundtail 1550 was the first proper kicktail board for riding switch. Revolutionary at the time, the directional still has a place in the industry whether it be a wall piece or a unique way of getting down the hill.

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