Ramblin' Scramblin' Adam Hopkins

After getting the news that he would be getting a pro model on Bacon skateboards. He went straight to work on this video part to promote it!

24 years deep on the stuntwood, Adam Hopkins continues to keep the flames of stoke and aggression burning with this latest video part. Never satisfied with taking the easy route, Hopkins knows that sleeping on concrete, driving for days through unfamiliar landscapes, and making unexpected connections with the most colorful of characters are all part of the search for that perfect session. A paycheck or a podium are always secondary to the glory of unlocking a new spot or trick, and a cold beer with the homies always tastes better after the rollaway. When the road isn’t calling, Hopkins makes his home the destination itself, hauling lumber and driving screws in the endless quest for vertical – it’s a passion that has persisted for the Northwestern Ontario native since building his first vert ramp in a barn on the frigid shores of Lake Superior. If you cross paths with Adam, expect the airs to be blasted higher, the ramps built steeper, and the outlaw country cranked a little louder than if you hadn’t. This video part is a celebration of Hopkins’ guest pro model on Bacon Skateboards, and of the drive, determination, and desire that it takes to keep Ramblin’ and Scramblin’ no matter what stands in his way. - Stepan Soroka

Adam Hopkins ad in SBC Skateboard Mag

We are super excited to distribute this capsule for Adam Hopkins and Bacon skateboards. Keep Ramblin’ Scramblin’! The ad above ran in the summer 2024 issue of SBC Skateboard mag.

The Adam Hopkins guest pro model on Bacon Skateboards is distributed in Canada to skateboard retailers by Platform Distribution.

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!

Portal Dimension Mini Ramp Jam

During the 7 Gen Skate Festival in November of 2023, Portal Dimension clothing put up cash for a mini ramp contest.

Each entrant was given one 45 second run to come away with some money.

Lots of skaters jumped at the chance for a good halfpipe session. As it was a part of the larger course, most had only planned a few tricks in it for their run.

The mini ramp jam gave the 7 Gen skaters a chance to really skate the ramp and get the most out of it.

The video was filmed and edited by Nate Correia.

The judges had a hard time coming up with the winners but 3 people walked away with cash from Portal Dimension clothing.

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PORTAL DIMENSION MONSTER SERIES AVAILABLE NOW!

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Coping Bash Round 2 Video Recap

The Coping Bash Round 2 happened in July. 

Skull Skates presented a skate contest on the SBC Restaurant's 65 foot wide mini ramp. Vulcan Bolts and Speedlab Wheels were supporting sponsors of the event. 

Skaters came from all around the Vancouver, BC area to compete for $1000 in cash and prizes. Conlan Killeen, James Clarke, Andy Anderson, Adam Hopkins, Jordan Maurovich, Brandon Cotton and many more competed to take the money at the Coping Bash Round 2.

Check out the video recap from Out Of Step Productions below.

Platform Distribution is the wholesale skateboard distributor for Vulcan Bolts and Speedlab Wheels.

Coping Bash Round 2

Speedlab Wheels and Vulcan Bolts sponsored Round 2 of the Coping Bash. 

This contest was presented by Skull Skates on SBC restaurant's 65 foot wide mini ramp. 

It was held during the KNOWSHOW tradeshow in Vancouver. A perfect event to showcase the Vancouver skateboard talent to all of the tradeshow attendees.

King Skate Mag's Jeff Thorburn caught much of the action in pictures. These beautiful black and white photos capture the spirit and energy of the event.

Congratulations to James Clarke for taking First!

Watch The HORDE!

The boys at Leeside Skatepark put together a video this winter. Check out Adam Hopkins, Jamie Maley, Conlan Killeen, Ricky, Bumbles, Johnny B, Adam George, Stepan Soroka, and Surrey Stu.

They have been at the heart of fundraising, building and maintaining this city sanctioned DIY skatepark. Now they get to share what they have been doing under the bridge.