For those that don't know the benefits of using bamboo are exceptional. Bamboo is actually harder than maple (by about 16%), yet is easy on your knives. It's also naturally anti-microbial, which is obviously a great benefit when preparing food. Best of all though, bamboo is eco-friendly. You're not destroying old growth forests. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth, so it is sustainable. And no fertilizers or pesticides are needed in it's cultivation.
I'm definitely looking forward to using these more often. After just a few uses in, I already know these are some of the best boards I've ever used.