CityHopper+ is a documentary starring Dutch Rollerblader Sven Boekhorst, his brother Lars Boekhorst and Tim Haars, both known for their roles in the Dutch films New Kids Turbo and New Kids Nitro.
Sven brings his ramp to several high profile spots in Holland to test his new Rollerblade SB Pro skate, and to entertain the masses! He destroyed highly recognizable touristic locations in the Netherlands, such as the Red Light District, the Dam Square and the Leidsesquare in Amsterdam, as well as many other famous landmarks in the Netherlands.
All while trying not to get kicked out and arrested. Trying not to break his neck. Trying not to get caught by hookers and pimps chasing after him. You can imagine the shoots were ‘lively’. To use an understatement.
Cityhopper is a video project starring Dutch Rollerblader Sven Boekhorst (Trailer). All in the name of testing out his new Rollerblade SB Pro skate.
With his customized ramp Sven performs stunts on highly recognizable tourist locations in the Netherlands, such as the Red Light District and the Dam Square in Amsterdam, as well as many other famous landmarks in the Netherlands.
The Cityhopper. Destroys non-skateable spots with ease and finesse!
Camera & Editing: Axel van Dijk, Remy Cadier. Production: Dick Heerkens, Randy Abels.
City Hopper is a video project starring Sven Boekhorst. This project features a documentary part, City Hopper+, and a hardcore skatepart. All in the name of testing out the new SB pro model skate by Rollerblade.
The test started small but evolved into a big project with several stunts in different cities. Sven did stunts on highly recognizable locations like the Dam Square and the Red Light District in Amsterdam, the Erasmus bridge in Rotterdam, and at the PSV stadium in Eindhoven.
This project was filmed and edited by Remy Cadier and Axel Van Dijk. Music courtesy of Flash Grimey.
In the beginning of 2012, Rollerblade will release a Sven Boekhorst pro-model. At this moment Sven is testing his protypes to make sure the skates will be designed according to his wishes.
In this edit you will find the clips filmed this year will still using his previous skates. Enjoy!
Rollerblade Euro tour – Next Stop: London 14.06.2011 - 12pm South Bank ; 7pm Bay 66. Tour featuring Rob G, David Sizemore, Sven Boekhorst, Jeremy Suarez.
Sven Boekhorst is just brilliant. He’s on the skating scene for almost 15 years and he won everything. Moreover, Sven is able to compete in three different disciplines: the half pipe, the mini ramp and the park. He just skates everything!
Sven grew up in Den Bosch, South of the Netherlands, and live still there. He started to practice soccer in a club, which is a normal way to do sport in Europe.
But soon, in April 1994, he discovered rollerblading with friends. At this time, this was a brand new sport: it grew up quickly in his life, until the biggest place.
From the streets of Den Bosch to the X-Games, this looks like a long track to run. Sven did it fast: he was first sponsored in October 1994, six months after he started to skate!
He entered into the Rollerblade Netherland Team right after, skating shows and contests all over his home country. [...]
There was a time when rollerblading was so popular in France that some events were broadcast live on prime-time television.
Many young skaters have not had the chance to know this wonderful time. But fortunately for them, some had the foresight to record this event, and thanks to the technology of the 21st century, I am honored to share with you this small part of our history, because it is important to know from where you come from. Enjoy.
