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Bad News and Bohnam for the Holidays

The Animal — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:32:36 +0000

We here at Born Ugly have always been about supporting the small, independently owned shit. There are literally hundreds of upstart companies in the skate world cranking out quality gear with a focus on good art and design along with saying fuck trends, do what comes from yourself. In that spirit I wanted to do a post about two companies that fit those descriptions.

The first is Bad News Boards. We got a package from these guys the other day and I was blown away by the art on the board they sent. It was done by a dude named Jason Spencer and got me real stoked. The guy does some weird, wild shit. They’ve got a pretty strong crew of young rippers (videos on their site for all of them).

The next is Bohnam. They’re an apparel company that Chris at Sevenfold put me on to. Their designs are really solid and nothing about their outdoors style feels forced. The knife looks rad and it’s cheap!

Seriously, if you’re gonna buy some skate shit this holiday season support the little guys! And no that doesn’t include Anti Hero. Sorry, nothing against those dudes or the company (which is rad)… Just saying that even if they still camp out on tour it’s not because they can’t afford to get a hotel. And don’t feel like you gotta listen to me… I’ll guarantee some committed fool in your area is throwing down their life savings to get their own gear made, and they could use your support.

Richmond and North Cacka Randoms

The Animal — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:05:20 +0000

Ghobashi posted up this shot of Wilmington’s Dangeross tailblocking the Lost Bowl…

And Wilhelm Rosenstock delivered some funtimes footage of local homies ripping up spots (including Richmond’s own Certified Piece of Suck, Polegreen).

Pose White Wash At Known Gallery

The Animal — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:13:22 +0000

This will be incredible. More at knowngallery.com

New Decks from Demonseed

The Animal — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:21:06 +0000

The Florida boys have some rad new decks… I’ve been riding one for the past month or so and they make good wood!

This Thursday Night at Cous Cous

The Animal — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:21:41 +0000

More info… CousCous, Ross Trimmer, Rusty Shanks.

Caltrans Kills Snatch Park in SD

The Animal — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:58:32 +0000

Skatedaily delivered some more shitty news thanks to the bastards at Caltrans… another DIY spot is RIP. Bummertown.

43 on ABD

The Animal — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:53:21 +0000

Already Been Done has an article/interview with Allen Ying regarding his new venture, 43 Magazine. Maybe we shoulda done a Kickstarter for Born Ugly… hmmm??

Hump Day Hate: Occupy Wall Street

The Animal — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:16:26 +0000

It should come as no surprise to anyone who reads this site/magazine regularly that we are NOT uninformed, insulated dummies. We pay attention to things.. ya know, smart things. I’m not going to preach to you about shit, since then you would be justified in writing a Hump Day Hate about me… but check out the Occupy Wall Street movement that has been brewing and ask yourself why the media in this country will devote countless hours to protests against corruption in countries on the other side of the globe, and yet barely mention similar actions right here at home. Hmm…

Bacon has a FB page

The Animal — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:09:17 +0000

Like them. It will make them happy.

Witchcraft at Shredz

The Animal — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:48:03 +0000

Don’t know shit about Shredz Skateshop in Canada, but they must be cool because they’re now stocking Witchcraft decks! Come on USA.. somebody start distro! Hank at Shipyard, ya hear me? Photo and news via YWS.