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Rob looks happy with his angles whilst filming in Coventry. Photo: Peon

 

Hey Rob, how's it going mate?

Just swell thanks. I'm currently sitting in the garden doing some video editing and playing with the cats. Heaven.

 

So what's all this about a new video then? Why Bad Company and what's the idea behind it?

It just felt like the time was right to put a project together to be honest.

The name was something I was struggling with, as I didn't want anything pretentious, or irrelevant to skateboarding.
It had to say something about who we are or at least what we are doing.
Bad Company felt very fitting for us lot, especially to the outsiders perspective I should say.

The original style/idea behind the video derives from 80's films like 'Video Drome' and 'The Warriors'.
The music and poster artwork in those type of flicks are awesome. My friend Luke Thompson put together all the graphics for the film.
But now Bad Company has kinda taken on a life of it's own, like any good project should and looking forward to seeing where it goes.

 

Who are the stars of the show?

Four of my favourites. Adrian Jobson, James Jones a.k.a Nuge, J-Rock, Jellington, MallRat, Tom Gillespie and Ryan Price.
Oh and a friends montage filled with other cool dudes.

 

How did you end up filming with with these guys? They're all form different areas of the Midlands right?

It has all happened organically, from skating to hanging out to filming. I just got to a point when I realised
these dudes were starting to stack a bit more footage then everyone else, plus they have different styles;
Aid is a tech guy that also likes handrails and stairs. Nuge just wants to jump off the biggest thing he can find.
Tom loves carving up the streets and cutting down what gets in his path and Ryan goes hard at whatever you point him at,
especially if it's got transition.

 

We've noticed the large amount of media equipment have on your person.
What do you carry with you on a filming mission?

It all depends on the spot and what the skater has in mind. I try to get as much notice as possible on what we're planning
to shoot so that I can plan it all out before the day. comes That way I know what equipment I will need have an idea in my
mind how I want to shoot it all. But on an average day I'll have 1 to 3 HD cameras, along with 1-2 tripods, external microphone,
camera light and as many batteries I have room for.

 

Does it ever get difficult whilst filming with all that stuff in the city?

Fuck yeah!! But I love it at the same time, skating in the city is skateboarding. Plus the guys I film are always super nice
and offer to help out carrying stuff or helping film second angles when it's needed.

 

Any crazy/funny security/random happenings whilst on road?

Too many to mention, but I filmed it all so you will have to wait for the video to see it haha!

Busts aren't as fun now we're a little older though. Security don't tend to want to mess with a group of skateboards
who are in their mid-late 20's as much as younger kids! I do miss the thrill of the chase legging it out of schools away
from caretakers armed with only a broom and their broken police dreams.

 

When's the video due? We need to book the cinema for the premiere!

We're looking at the end of August for a release date and then early September for hard copies to be available.
We really want everyone who skates to be there!! Most importantly, the after party is being arranged now.
Hopefully Nuge and Ryan don't get all fighty this time haha.

 

Sounds like things are going well.. After this project, do you have any plans for a sequel?

Let's just get this outta the way with first. I am currently filming a couple other projects which are in the making.
One which lands around the same time as Bad Company - a George Rea's section to accompany
his recent First Light interview in Sidewalk.
Going to BCN to get his last bits later this month. I can't wait for that!

 

I'll let you get back to playing with your cats in the garden! Any last words?

Thankyou! Just that we will be releasing a teaser every few weeks from now to give people a feel for the vid and the guys
who are in it. I'm really looking forward to finishing up the Bad Company video which has been awesome so far.

Thanks for the interest in the project and me. I hope everyone can make the premiere and enjoys the video.

Ideal rocks! XxX

 

 

Cirencester has a brand new concrete skatepark that the Bad Company boys took full advantage of.

Props to Gaz from Decimal for the hard eight year slog to get this place built - well done mate, it was all worth it!

Filmed and edited by Rob Whiston, check out the video below.
Also, keep an eye on the blog for an upcoming interview with Rob regarding his Bad Company video project.

 

Today was a day for lots of fresh goods with newness from KR3W, Vans Syndicate and Descent Skateboards.

We got new denim, Jackets, T's and fleece from KR3W which is solid, clean and simple

Descent is a new line of decks from Chris Pullman featuring pared down graphics and includes a series of 3 Sphere illustrations from James Jarvis.

Lastly we got the latest from Vans Syndicate which are a colab with Sean Cliver featuring Mid Skools and Authentics with a laminate print and custom artwork, each pair coming packaged with a brilliant hand board.

And to add to all that we have restock on Welcome, Polar, National Skate Co, Picture wheels and more. Stocked!

 

We just got a fresh drop of T's in store, labelled up and ready to go along with a small drop of hoods for the cold nights once the sun goes down. There are also some quality coach jackets in the works, expecting these in a week so keep an eye out as these will fly.

In other news we also have the heavy July 2014 issue of Thrasher in stock. Loads of interviews, sick photos and a sticker sheet too.....

Two new Supra Pistol colourways arrived today and one is a white perforated leather version that is summer ready and selling right out of the box. We also had some new Altamont goods land to keep you looking good and while you are checking the Altamont page, spot the shorts. We got some bargains.

Lucas Puig is synonymous with French style and Helas as a brand reflects his taste and esthetic. The new Guccit range is Helas business as usual with the focus on quality headware with an unmatched finish. Supported by some of the best names in the game, if you like a fresh cap then check the range here and the lookbook here.

Built to chill, The Emerica Wino is a super lightweight non skate [skate] shoe that has a direct lineage to the shoes picked up by folks more enthusiastic about the vino than skateboarding. This version is a colab with the SkateboardMag founder Atiba Jefferson and it's sticking to the #sorryforpartying vibe and includes a branded bottle opener though you'd better Renegade© to keep it right.˙Click the image to learn more. Wino promo here.

Stoked on the new range of Polar boards for Spring. Strongest graphics yet [Biggie & Pac being the store favourite] on the best shapes and wood. We got a bunch of the standard shapes as well as a load of the P series shapes for the connoissuers. Make sure you give them a good look next time you are in the market for a new deck. Click Pontus and Jacob to get straight there...

New National Skateboard Co. goods have landed with some fresh new graphics for boards and some sick new clothing. We got the new pro models for Neil Smith and Danijel Stankovic, a ream of team models as well as the new line of clothing which is as fresh as ever. Click through the image for the range.

The Carve Wicked skateboard gang have collaborated with Carharrt to produce a small range of high quality goods for your delectation and we have just got our hands some of this very limited gear. The range is illustrated by Jon Horner and features the Crv Wkd logo and the leaf and tree motif on a deck, a pocket T-shirt, socks and a pen knife. The quality is high and the quantities are low so if you like what you see you better move quick.

We are honoured to be hosting the Midlands premiere of the Albion DVD this Saturday. Featuring Jack Pietryga , Horsey, Ben Raemers, Denis Lynn as well as Charlie Birch, Karim Bakhtaoui, Tom Penny, Kris Vile, Nick Remon and Daryl Domiguez. We are using the cinema at the Custard Factory which has 100 seats so don't sleep, vibes are strong on this...