Adam Hopkins' Guest Pro Model On Bacon Skateboards

This summer, Adam Hopkins was given a guest pro model skateboard on Bacon Skateboards.

After working with Pamela Prostarr MacCallum for a few weeks, they came up with a graphic that captures Adam’s Ramblin’ Scramblin’ skateboarding lifestyle.

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Ramblin’ Scramblin’ Adam Hopkins Pro Model Skateboard Graphic

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Close Up!

From the top to the bottom, tons of details stick out. From the soaring eagle to the soaring scooter coming out of the skatepark bowl, there is so much going on. The rays of the sun behind the van, coming over the mountains, are actually strips of bacon. The multiple sheets of plywood and brooms on top of the van show that Adam is ready to make any spot work. Inside his smile shines through the windshield of his travelling home. He has put many miles traveling in the US and Canada in search of the next spot, DIY, or skatepark. A Ramptime Productions sticker made the cooler!

How did this model come about? Once Adam Hopkins started riding Bacon skateboards, the idea struck both Adam and Bacon Skateboards that a guest model would be appropriate. Adam is a well recognized skateboarder across Canada and the US. After the design was finished, they went into production.

Platform received its first delivery of his pro model in 2 sizes just before July 1st. We packed up some 8.25 and his preferred size of 8.6 and set out to surprise him at the Seylynn Skatepark. That day is the kick off to The Bowl Series. A contest celebrating all of the old style skateparks in Vancouver and surrounding areas. Seylynn, Griffin, White Rock and finishing in Whistler. The best skaters of the series is crowned the King Of The Bowls. Adam had already won that years ago. Taking first place at every stop when he earned the crown.

This day was different though. It was surprise time. How do you surprise someone who already know he is getting a model? Get 10 kids to deliver a board each while he is talking with friends between contest events.

Surprising Adam With A Delivery Of His Pro Model!

Along with the pro model skateboard, we have stickers in two versions. One sticker of the entire graphic and the other is a close up on the van. Perfect for van lifers, or those that will travel to any spot, no matter how far it is!

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5 Inch Full Graphic Sticker

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4 Inch Van sticker

There are also 2 customs bumper stickers that Adam created. ‘Momma don’t let your babies grow up to be skateboarders’, has a silhouette doing an invert on the Bacon skateboards logo.

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Bacon Skateboards and Adam Hopkins have released this board graphic in Canada and the USA. It is available at skateshops across Canada from Platform Distribution.

We are proud to be the wholesale skateboard distributor of Bacon Skateboards, a core skateboard company. Ask for it at your Canadian Skateshop today!

Malmo Love Park Session

They recreated parts of Love Park in Malmo, Sweden!

Using some of the original slabs and marble, the cities of Philadelphia and Malmo worked together to recreate part of Love Park.

Check out this short explainer video of the project.

After the hard work done by SkatePhilly, Skate Malmö, Bryggeriet, The City of Philadelphia and the City of Malmö, they invited skater to session Malmo.

Below is the feature video by Skate Malmo

This wasn’t the only skate event that they planned for the 3 days in Malmo. Having invited many Philadelphia Pros like Mark Suciu, John Shanahan, and Fred Gall, they had multiple events around the Malmo area.

First up was the best line contest by Poetic Collective skateboards.

After taking the event around Malmo to skate both classic spots and the newest, it was off to the skatepark.

Here is a recap video featuring the entire event that starts off with a great jam at the skatepark. It also captures the ledge contest and the contest at the new Love Park Malmo Sweden.

Huge thanks to SOLO skate mag and Berger Skateboarding for producing these videos covering the events.

Platform Distribution is the Canadian distributor for Poetic Collective Skateboards. Ask for them at your local skate shop.

Outer Realms By Blood Wizard

Platform Distribution has the latest series from Blood Wizard.

The Blood Wizard team went out and filmed a video to introduce the line.

Outer Realms features art by Luc Ray. He takes you on a journey with his amazing comic book art. Panel by panel you journey further.

Ask for the Outer Realms at your local Canadian skate shop. They know we are the wholesale distributor.

Blood Wizard At Swampfest 2024

Swampfest is a crazy event from the mind of Trey Jones! It was created to get BMXers and more to come and enjoy what Florida has to offer.

The Blood Wizards went down to enjoy the festivities. While they partook of the incrediblely creative obstacles and events, they also had one of their own.

The Blood Wizard channel jam was two ramps connected at the top but straddling a strip of swampland. Good and bad things happened on this obstacle!

Watch the entire MASHER: Swampiest 2024 below. Filmed and edited by Chris Gregson.

If that video doesn’t make you want to build a toilet bowl go cart and travel to Florida for Swampiest 2025, we won’t be able to convince you.

Blood Wizard Skateboards are distributed in Canada through Platform Distribution. We are the wholesale connection for Canadian skate shops to get the Wizard on their walls and into the hands of skaters across the country.

Outer Realms Catalog

Speedlab Wheels Restock!

We are fully restocked in all the Speedlab Wheels!

From their standout Bombshells to the new Cranksters. Specially formulated in many different durometers, sizes from 52mm to 66mm, these wheels are meant to roll.

All of their wheels are poured in the USA. Tested and developed by their skate team to perform in all conditions.

The Slappy Hour wheels pictured below were developed by Jason Adams. 3 sizes of wheel all in a 99A durometer.

Along with Jason Adams pro wheels, the rest of the team has pro models as well.

Bill Danforth

Joe Fitzpatrick

Jaime Mateau

Greg Harbour

Amelia Brodka

Alec Beck

AJ Nelson

Rodney Jones

Jeromy Green

Dave Allen

Wyatt Wisenbaker

Speedlab Wheels not only makes great wheels designed by great skaters, they also collaborate with unique partners.

From raising money for the Montana Pool Service, to giving artists a space for their art to roll on a skateboard.

Montana Pool Service

9th Street DIY

Artist Series

If well designed wheels in all sizes and durometer, working with companies to raise money for skateboard parks, and pro models wheels aren't enough.

Speedlab has collaborated with classic skate rock bands and skateshops to produce unique wheels that reflect each partnership.

JFA

McRad

Embark Skateshop

Fineen Skateshop

Ask for Speedlab Wheels at your local Canadian Skateshop.

Platform Distribution is the wholesale skateboard distributor for Speedlab Wheels in Canada.

Blood Wizard In Estonia

The country of Estonia has held a skateboard contest for a few years now. They call it Simple Session.

The Blood Wizard skateboards team headed to Estonia to sample the streets and spots of the country. Kevin Kowalski, Chris Gregson, Tristan Rennie, Nolan Miskel, Tim Aguilar, and Evan Dineen, were joined by Aaron ‘Jaws’ Homolki, and Cody Lockwood.

The crew toured the country spot to spot. Eventually finding a skatepark on a boat!

Then they headed to Simple Session contest and had a great time. You can watch their tour of Estonia in MASHER: Estonia.

Chris Gregson put together this video capturing all the spots, and tricks that are to be found in Estonia.

You will be inspired to get a crew together and get to Estonia for Simple Session 2025.

Platform Distribution is the wholesale skateboard distributor bringing core skate brands to Canada. Ask for our brands at your local Skateshop.