What does it take to get sponsored now a days

Sallabillz · 2010-10-12 19:42:49

left and right doubles .. haha?

Algebra

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it takes long hours of fapping uncuntrollably to ugly gingers

Oct 12 2010 7:44PM

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Chompo.

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i got spanced once

Oct 12 2010 7:46PM

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Sallabillz

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Insane

so thats the secret!

Oct 12 2010 7:46PM

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Algebra

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no i was lying.

u dumb.

Oct 12 2010 7:47PM

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cheddafries

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180's and 50-50's on butterboxes BITCH!!!

Oct 12 2010 7:49PM

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panojibber

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I made a tall tee company and sponsored myself. I'm on my own international pro team. This is the obvious solution. Extra points if you have a website.

Oct 12 2010 7:51PM

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Slettalaen

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Loner

style, progression and creativity

Oct 12 2010 7:53PM

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pghjibber

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a robust social media budget for self-promotion including but not limited to a blogging team, webisodes, facebook fan page, a twitterati...

Oct 12 2010 7:53PM

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Thrash

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i've been doing that for years and i still got nothing.

Oct 12 2010 7:58PM

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skodeo7

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Consistency, marketability, personality, having your head on straight, ability to get the next generation stoked on the product you represent and, oh ya I guess it helps if you are good at skiing with unique style too.

Oct 12 2010 8:25PM

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double cork 180's, not 1080's

Oct 12 2010 8:26PM

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ReignMan

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wtf that would look absolute ridiculous.

Oct 12 2010 8:33PM

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Benhamine

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Being original.

Oct 12 2010 8:38PM

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getting thousands of posts, being an ass hole, and dressing like a gangster, didn't you know?

Oct 12 2010 8:50PM

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smoking pot.

Oct 12 2010 9:08PM

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Oct 12 2010 9:14PM

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Billups

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Something that makes you stand out from the thousands of other kids that send in their edits, be it style, marketability or something else. Have to make yourself stand out above the rest.

Oct 12 2010 9:20PM

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zflink

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MAD special effects skills

Oct 12 2010 9:35PM

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DJ_Pauly_D

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this

its all you pretty much need

Oct 12 2010 9:41PM

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your own bitch that films you.... and good cam....another bitch that edits

big clothes,gang affiliation,hand signals,long skis( center mounted), ,smoke heaps of weed,rep the rasta colors,throw crazy parties,lack an education

thats just a few..hope that helped my friend

Oct 12 2010 9:48PM

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casual

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I also recommend these:

Oct 12 2010 9:56PM

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BWalmer

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This is the legit answer. I think Marketability and Getting people stoked is the true key - companies are looking for people who can sell their skis, that doesn't necessarily need to be the best skier, but you do need to be at least decent or it doesn't make sense.

I hate when people say stuff like - he doesn't deserve to be sponsored...clearly he has an ability that a particular company is looking for so yeah, he does deserve it.

Oct 12 2010 9:57PM

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danimal5

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once you get this down you should have no problem

Oct 12 2010 9:57PM

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casual

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Oh, and you should be at least be decently proficient with these. Minding them could really set you a part as they're too often overlooked.

Oct 12 2010 10:02PM

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B.Aussie

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Plus Competition results. If you're not getting any exposure you won't get the good sponsorships.

Oct 12 2010 10:09PM

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your momentum would be all wrong

Oct 12 2010 10:33PM

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Brock.

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also this

Oct 12 2010 10:34PM

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Peter.

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the ability to ski green circle trails fast without falling

Oct 12 2010 10:38PM

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quads all eight ways

Oct 12 2010 10:41PM

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I may be a dumbass, but I don't get this?

Oct 12 2010 10:48PM

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Originality.

Oct 12 2010 10:51PM

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casual

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it's cool, jokes are always funnier upon explanation.

knee pads make countless hours on your knees tolerable....on your knees....

Oct 12 2010 10:59PM

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How is this not obvious?

You need to pray for hours upon hours, duh....

Oct 12 2010 11:09PM

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YoungHyphy

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Pro

afterbang!!

Oct 12 2010 11:25PM

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COskier

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Make an edit with a few frames of porn, the word awesome, and usain bolt spliced in as subliminal messaging. They will think you are a balling champion and pay you to rep them.

Also, win competitions.

Oct 12 2010 11:37PM

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a lot of it has to do with who you know, obviously you have to be a fairly talented skier but if you can get tight with some of your local shops and area reps your gonna have a way better chance of getting hooked up than some kid who just sends in a video

Oct 12 2010 11:37PM

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sponsorships are no longer about how good you are at skiing... its all about how well you can kiss butt, suck industry dick, and who you know

Oct 12 2010 11:44PM

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connections, connections, and more connections

Oct 13 2010 2:11AM

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The bottom line is that you have to be good enough to convince someone you'll make it at some point. No company wants to put money into a skier that doesn't have a chance of making it big.

Sure, having connections can help you meet people. And knowing the right person gets you a Dew Tour qualie spot. Being a nice guy might get your local shop or Tall T company to help you out. But if you really want to get something with a company that matters, you have to be good enough and have the right work ethic to convince a TM that one day you'll be one of the best. That's it.

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