2017 Boards for Bros Build Day In Honor of Matt Woods
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by Chris
It's one of our favorite times of year: the Build Day. Here's a quick rundown for those of you not familiar with Boards for Bros: First, we collect your old, non-broken decks throughout the year. Second, we use your donated money to purchase hardware, trucks, wheels, griptape and bearings. Third, we get a bunch of volunteers to build the complete skateboards. Fourth, we take said skateboards and distribute them to underprivileged communities all over the place. So now that you know, Saturday's event makes more sense, right? We set up tents in the courtyard and braved the Florida heat to assemble skateboards for distribution, but there were also tents selling food, apparel, garage sale treasures and more, with all proceeds going to Boards for Bros. This year Atomic Tattoos got us a dunk tank - Schaefer himself even volunteered to take the plunge - and kids were lining up to take a shot at the bossman. Thanks to Holland & Knight, Sheckler Foundation and each and every person that volunteered, whether you were picking up trash or gripping a board...you helped make a difference. Every year we do this in honor of our fallen homie Matt Woods, and he would've been stoked. #BaldEagleForever Photos: Josh Bowser
Volunteers from Holland & Knight Law Office always come to help us set up boards during any Build Day event. Thanks for your continued support guys!
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
#HKCares
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Truck assembly line.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The hardware team (seen here) attached the donated trucks to used decks before sending them off to get griptape.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Time for griptape.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Joel Box was at the end of the Assembly line, doing a final inspection to make sure those completes are ready to rip.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The final product, a ton of new completes ready to be donated.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Alejandro Burnell
Meanwhile, inside the Pro Course, the 2017 Harvest Jam All Ages contest was going on. That's Alejandro Burnell with a Barley Grind. More photos from that coming later today.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ashlin Horsley
Ashlin giving the Freebie Wheel a spin. She hung out all day giving away rad little prizes. Thanks Ashlin!
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The Bricks Squad was out here too, cooking up awesome food and showing love for Matt Woods.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The Soft Hoagie Rolls & Hobby crew came out to sell some of their amazing products for a good cause.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
It was still pretty damn hot, even for October, so some of the guys had to escape to the Snack Bar to cool down and watch videos.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bruno Robles and Vivan Fisk were some volunteers here helping kids add some flavor to their grip with some stencils and a few shots of spray paint.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian's new ink.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian sees his future...and it's wet.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Lining up a shot...
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
The kids line up for a chance to dunk Brian.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson took aim too.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
It's all for a good cause. Thanks to Atomic Tattoo and Boards 4 Bros for getting the Dunk Tank.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
James from Atomic Tattoos about to hit his target.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Peter Layton
Snakemaster Pete getting rowed up by the crew at Mr. Fades.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Peter Layton
Pete ready for his turn.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Peter Layton
We had to refill the tank after he got dunked.
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Thanks again to everyone who came out and supported...see you at Tampa Am in November!
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October 11, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser