Want to shred with Louie Vito???  Guess what you can!!

All you have to do is follow these 3 easy steps:

1. Go out to your local Omatic Snowboards dealer, or for you lazy ones shop online.  
2. Buy your favorite Omatic Snowboard
3. Send in your original receipt to your friends here at Omatic Snowboards.

Attn: Louie Shred Day

1053 S. Coast HWY 101

Encinitas, CA   92024

We will pick one lucky winner on Feb 16th, 2009  If you have not sent your receipt to us by then you should probably save the 40ish cents for a stamp and go buy a few lollipops.

For more info on this contest or to vent about your ex, email us at info@omaticsnowboards.com and we will be able to answer all sorts of random questions or thoughts you may muster up.

If for some reason you don’t know where to buy an Omatic Snowboard you can click on the dealer locator to see which of your favorite retailers are stocking Omatic Snowboards.

Don’t miss a chance to shred with your new best friend Louie Vito on your new Omatic shred stick.

Just so your not out of the loop on all of LV’s fun so you have something to talk about when you shred peep the AST Winter Dew Tour in Mt. Snow, VT Live on NBC Sunday January 11th..

USSA Grand Prix of Snowboarding – Copper Mountain, Colorado (December 13, 2008)

Congrats to Louie Vito for his win at the 1^st stop of the 2009 U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix held at Copper Mountain, Colorado.  With the snow dumping causing slideouts for many athletes made it tough to put together a solid run.  LV was able to stomp back to back 1080’s to back to back 900’s and a huge stalefish to seal the number 1 spot.  Congrats to Mr. Vito and all the athletes that competed. 

Men’s Halfpipe

1. Louie Vito, Sandy, UT, 47.20
2. Steve Fisher, Breckenridge, CO, 44.00
3. Antti Autti, Finland, 43.60
4. Daniel Friberg, Switzerland, 43.40
5. Dustin Craven, Canada, 42.00  

For more information go check out U.S. Snowboarding

ME, MYSELF, AND I- THE TODD RICHARDS STORY

Acknowledged as one of the most influential riders in freestyle snowboarding- Todd Richards continues to make his mark in an industry he helped create.

A film by Award winning director Josh Landan (Against the Grain, Flow - The true story of a surfing revolution) “Me, Myself and I” reveals the story of a man hailed as one of the most decorated snowboarders in history- from birth to legend. Todd Richards exposes all layers as he chronicles his life on film for the very first time. He was introduced to the sport in its infancy, and took over as it was catapulted onto the world’s stage. Riding professionally for over 19 years, Todd is a force to be reckoned with, dominating Winter X Games, Vans Triple Crown and the US Open. Not only was he the first gold medal X-Games winner, he also participated in the first US Snowboarding team at the 1998 Nagano Olympics. Currently residing with his family in Encinitas, CA- Todd is part owner of O-Matic Snowboards, and rides for Quiksilver, DC Shoes, Nixon, Spy, and Pro-Tec helmets.

This feature length documentary will surely entertain, educate and captivate its audience. Todd created success with his wit, competitive drive, and positive outlook on life- inspiring the hero in all of us.

Me, Myself and I will be sent to film festivals and released on DVD in 2009. 

Keep checking back here for world premiere date and location

Westlife Distribution is pleased to announce the addition of Louie Vito to the 686 Global Pro Team.

Louie is a 20-year old Ohio-native who currently resides in Sandy, Utah. This past year, Louie was crowned the overall Chevy U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix series title champion. He found himself on top of the podium again two days later at The Jeep King of the Mountain Superpipe Championships in Squaw Valley, California. At the Vans Cup, Vito took second place behind Danny Kass.

Despite his successful career, Louie hasn’t forgotten where he came from; he still finds time to give back to his roots, hosting a very successful charitable rail jam every year in Ohio.

Vito says about riding for 686, “I am stoked to join the 686 family. Their outerwear is tech and is perfect for riding icy pipes to sledding in the backcountry. It is cool to be a part of a company that was started by a snowboarder and snowboarding has been the main focus since day one.”

“When we first started talking to LV, I was blown away by his charismatic personality,” says Kristin Cusic, VP of Marketing at 686, “His track record speaks volumes for his riding ability, but his personality is what really brings him up to that next level. We couldn’t be happier and think it’s a perfect fit.”

Vito’s other sponsors are O-Matic Snowboards, Monster Energy, Nike, Vestal Watches, Kicker Audio, Capix Helmets, Spy Optics, Skullcandy, Boost Mobile, Grenade Gloves, BME Click, Zumiez, and Neff Headwear

Photo attached courtesy of George Crosland.

Log on to 686.com for more information.

Greetings my fellow O-maticans, this is the captian of the O-hype department here to tell you about our opening weekend parties in Mammoth.  Thanks to our good friend Nam…  Omatic, Elm, and Dragon joined forces to throw a sweet kickoff party at Lakanuki.  MFM was behind the DJ booth, there was complimentary Monster Energy and tons of free shwag for the crowd.

Speaking of free stuff, we made it rain with mad loot!!!  We put some funny Louie Vito money in the stack worth a brand new Omatic Celebrity 152 hand delivered by none other than Mr. Louie Vito himself.  Keep an eye out for other Omatic Snowboards funny money worth cool free stuff.  On Saturday we rolled over to P3 with the Pirate Movie Production crew and a gaggle of pro shreds from their new movie “Overseas” for an outdoor premier followed by another one of Nam’s parties at Sushirei.  Be sure to look for Mike Cassanova’s part in “Overseas”.

As we drove back towards the O-bubble we added the costs of a weekend in Mammoth.  With $69 lift tickets soon to be $80 something, gas, food and expenses you barely can afford new gear.  Fortunately for you all, we care about YOU!!!  We at Omatic have a selection of Super, Awesome, and Sweet boards for under $400.  They ride amazing so go out and get one!!

Pictures Courtesy of Miss. Otero