Sometimes the chimp that we employed to drive the limo-matic arrives early to shuttle us to the office and relentlessly lays on the horn until we get out of bed. Even after all the physically and often emotionally draining lunchtime Twister tournaments, we never (ever) tire of working hard to make our boards the best they can be.

This year as much as ever, we’ve worked ‘til there’s blood on our keyboards to ensure each Omatic board rides like a thoroughbred, looks like hang-able art and still leaves a few bills in your pocket to pay for a tasty beverage after the shred. All without cheaping out on innovative design and quality production values. And when the lifts have closed, the Twister board packed away and the limo chimp has been put to bed, it’s all about that stupid grin that only snowboarding can produce.

Buoloco 2012