LOG RAP BK SHERIFFS
"Batu Karas and Cijulang encompass a unique little area in West Java that has a rich appreciation of style and creativity. Whether it’s in music, on a longboard, or behind the lens, the small area pumps out more than its fair share of talent. BK Sherrifs are one of many examples of a culture that celebrates and acts on inquisitiveness. I back Edgar, Yogi, and the boys hard"
- Harrison Roach
When we see a crew of people having fun on longboards, making cool content, and doing it with an effortless sense of style, we take notice. It just so happens this time around that trail leads us straight to Indonesia—specifically the long-peeling points of Batu Karas.
The BK Sheriffs aren't just another film crew; they are the visual heartbeat of their local scene, blending a 90s lo-fi aesthetic with world-class traditional logging. From capturing local legends like Husni Ridhwan to hosting international heavyweights like Harrison Roach and Jared Mell, Yogi and Edgar have turned their lens into a cultural bridge.
“The BK Sheriffs are the heartbeat of BK raw, funny, and full of character. Their feed’s like a digital warung, local flavor, good vibes, and a reminder that style and soul still matter in surfing.”
- Jared Mell
We caught up with the duo to talk about the origins of the Sheriffs and why the raw energy of 90s Indonesian hip-hop is the perfect soundtrack for a day at the point.
Who are the BK Sheriffs?
BK Sheriffs is us: Yogi and Edgar. Actually, some of our friends started BK Sheriffs as their project, but didn’t really continue. Eventually Yogi invited me (Edgar) to help create content, and that’s how we really began.
When did you first start filming and what made you pick up the camera in the first place?
Because I sucked at math and very sciency stuff but wanted to engage in higher education, I studied television production in Yogyakarta. At that time, holding a camera felt really cool—especially those huge cameras. I even worked as a cameraman for a TV news station in Jakarta in 2019. Yogi was already shooting surf during that time.
Who are some other filmmakers who inspire you?
Our way of filming and editing got inspired by Jimmy Jazz, Bruce Brown, Herbie Fletcher and of course Ryan from Log Rap but also by many skateboard-filmmakers to find our style. They had a huge influence on us back then.
Why did you choose to include these people in the BK Log Rap edit? Talk about how you picked each person.
We think the guys we picked all have very unique styles. They represent how BK boys rip on longboards (but just wait until you see the girls!!). Adam with the longest hang tens and funky cool style, Alvin the grom—super flowy and relaxing to watch, Deni showing us classic longboarding with his technical yet graceful foot work, Dean the always very technical soon-to-be dad, and Husni aka the BK final boss—the o.g. character showing how it’s done.
How did you pick the music for this edit?
We chose to use Pesta Rap because it is a compilation of Indonesian hip-hop albums from the 90s. We thought the raw sound and attitude perfectly fit with Log Rap but still connects to our home. Some of the tracks weren’t from Pesta Rap though, like Iwa K – “Nombok Dong”, and Densky9 & Insthinc – “Mindset 47”, however they fit our style perfectly too.
Who are some surfers you wish to work with one day?
We really love Alex Knost, Mr. Toots, Joel Tudor, Harrison Roach, Karina Rozunko, Kaimana Takayama, and Ryan Burch.
If you could travel somewhere to film with your friends where would your dream location be?
Malibu, because why not? Hahah. Maybe Mentawai and Tiger Tracks as well, but Mexico would be funky, because of the tequila hehe.
Harrison said he is a big fan of you guys. Do you remember when you first met him?
I don’t really remember exactly, but I think Yogi met Harrison about 8 years ago when Harrison was still at Deus. He visited BK a few times for making surf movies. Our first projects with Harrison were board reviews for Thomas Surfboards: “What They're Riding” and “Kang’s Retreat.”
Jared Mell also speaks highly of the BK sheriffs, any funny stories with from his visits?
We were filming him and he gave us 7 pairs of sun glasses after that, greaattt.
And of course will never forget Jared with his espresso martini before early morning surfs, he is mental.
What do you want the people to know about BK Sheriffs?
Maybe just to keep surfing cool, and that BK Sheriffs is one of the cool things in surf media right now—haha.
