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Jason Watts ripping one into the sunset at Weston Creek. Photo: Tyson Jones-Peni

We couldn't be more stoked on this. Jason Watts has been coming to the ACT jam for a number of years now and has always been stoked on the scene here in Canberra and Australia. At last year's jam, Jase spent some extra time around Canberra and we got to talking. Basically he shared the same stoke for the shop as we did for him and his riding, but particularly as the rad dude that he is and his passion for building the Australian scene. So naturally, we offered him a spot on the team. 

Jase wanted to film a welcome video as soon as it became 'official' but unbeknown to us Jason took it upon himself to contact the legend James Fox to make it happen.. We couldn't be more stoked on the outcome and look forward to working with Jase (and James) even more in the future!

Watts alley-ooped and whipped out, Nimbin. Photo: Tyson Jones-Peni

The pre-order for our first ever custom race jersey is nearly closed so if you are wanting to slip one of these on in a few weeks, get your order in before midnight on the 24th of September (AEST)!

Camo/Black Jersey Pre-Order here

Black/Black Jersey Pre-Order here

Here's a few more shots of the jersey in action below. Photos by Jack Gruber.

Obviously no one wants to crash. But the dudes went full boar for three years, that means some crashes trying some serious stuff. This was made to show just how hard the crew went at it while filming the video. There's also a few funny ones in there.

If you haven't watched the video yet and these crashes got you stoked to watch what the crew land, then hit this link here.

Let's not forget about the credits! This has got some of the wildest footage from the video. From Mike 'Hucker' Clark's wild snake charming antics, to some funny outtakes and crashes, this is definitely a way to reflect on the fun times we had making the video.

Thanks again to Brendan Boeck for filming and editing, as well as everyone else who helped filmed and give guidance along the way.

Jack and that crazy gap to nose wheelie. Raine Turnbull photo

Jack O'Reilly was relentless while filming for the Back Bone Video. Jack went out and worked his ass off finding spots and filming gnarly stuff, weekly for 18 months, and it shows in his part. Big rails and heavy tricks, filmed almost exclusively in Canberra.

We're stoked to have Jack bring in the final section of the Back Bone video and he is a long way from done finding gnarly spots and shutting them down.

If you haven't checked out Jack's top fives which features some amazing photos during the shooting of the video, go hit it now.

Filmed and edited by Brendan Boeck with additional filming by the crew.

Tyson at the snail, 360 bermslider. Brendan Boeck Photo.

If you didn't realise that we released Zac Miner's section early for his 30th birthday, then go watch that now if you want to see it in order! Next up with the release is Back Bone co-owner Mr.Tyson Jones-Peni. Tyson's riding is as powerful and as badass as it gets. He leaves nothing left in the tank and isn't afraid to try something that he has only thought as possible in his own mind.

A large percentage of these clips are close to first try (which is very lucky considering the gnarly nature of them) and Tyson covers all disciplines of riding in a very well rounded section.

When Tyson's not working in the store and he's on his bike, this is an accurate representation of his riding at all times.

- Rhysty

Filmed and edited by Brendan Boeck with additional filming from the crew.

The Gunn at Milthorpe. Brendan Boeck photo.

Will Gunn is a BEAST. The man rides everything so insanely well, he might be the best rider ever. There is so many gnarly, gnarly clips in this that had us almost too scared to hold the camera, let alone even contemplate doing the riding. But each time, Will kept his cool and got it done all too easy.

We're stoked that there's footage in the video that spans from when Will lived in Canberra, to his trip to the USA, to his hometown parks Milthorpe and Orange where he currently resides.

B-Dog did wonders with the camera and editing as always, plus Canberra band I Exist keeping up with the brutality that is Will Gunn. Watch!

Before we round the corner into the second half of the video tomorrow, we thought we'd start to get the sections to the video in order. For those that don't own our video, this is a chance to get a feel for the way the video sits as a cohesive piece. Sitting down and watching a BMX video is an experience. It feels different. You give it more attention - you can appreciate the way certain sections and songs move into the next.

When the video was being pieced together, we, with Brendan, spoke in depth about the way the video would start, what sections would go where, as well as how it would feel with the rider's song moving into the next section. It was important to us that the video didn't get too overshadowed with one type of riding, or one type of music, as it played through.

So, have another play through - we'll be adding sections to the playlist as it happens.

Jack Gruber, the young gun. When we first got together and started talking about the idea of filming for a video, a young 15 year old Jack Gruber was on the Royal Rat squad and asked if he would have a full part. We said to him 'we're not sure, but start by filming and we'll see.' Jack started filming, kept filming, and pretty soon it became apparent that he would have his own part. His dedication to the whole process is what made Jack get bumped up to the team and put on the Odyssey Australian team - his part speaks volumes. The young gun did good. Jack rips and we couldn't be more stoked to have him a part of the team and the video.

Filmed and expertly edited by Brendan Boeck with additional filming by the crew, with the song coming from one of the best Canberra band you've never heard of (yet!), TV Colours. Go buy their music now.