Shorty’s Snowboards / Our history
From skate.
To snow.
Born in skateboarding. Brought to the mountains. The Shorty’s story, still being written.
01 / Santa Barbara, 1992
By skaters.
For skaters.
Founded in 1992 by Tony Buyalos in Santa Barbara, California, Shorty’s became a defining name in ’90s skateboarding. Bold graphics, creative marketing, and a team featuring Chad Muska, Steve Olson, and Toan Nguyen gave the brand a style all its own.
Tony’s vision was simple: build a brand by skaters, for skaters. That spirit would take Shorty’s far beyond its California roots.
02 / The mountains, mid-’90s
New terrain.
Same attitude.
As snowboarding took off, Shorty’s brought its skate roots to the mountains. Under Tony’s direction, Devun Walsh, Chris Brown, Kevin Young, and Dionne Delesalle helped shape a new chapter.
Skate-inspired design met high-performance construction. Boards built for riders who saw no limits between concrete and snow.
From the archive / 1996–1997
Press play. Go back.
The riders, the style, the original energy. Two films from the early days.
03 / The return, 2025–26
Back on snow.
Still Shorty’s.
Nearly three decades later, Shorty’s is back. Reignited by Devun Walsh and a new generation of riders, the 2025–26 relaunch brings the original spirit into a new era.
Modern craftsmanship and materials. The same authenticity Tony Buyalos started with. Raw, real, and ready to ride again.
Explore the snowboard
Photo: Mike Rutter
Shorty’s SnowboardsSkate roots. Snowboarding soul.