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Threshold for sponsorships...

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harlem_balla
Posts: 65 - Karma: 10
Allright, i've been thinking for a long time now, and I want to know where the threshold, or the point where you're good enough to be sponsored. Lately it seems like its been all over the place, some kids(not THAT good) at my home mountain have mad hook-ups, while there are others who kill it and have ridiculious(sp?) style have nothing...

So NS, where do you think that magical point is? And no, I don't want to be sponsored, and yes I checked the searchbar...
Feb 21 2007 12:05AM
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Scottness
Posts: 1123 - Karma: 10
it's all about who you know and how cool you are.
Feb 21 2007 12:08AM
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SmoKinSkier
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like i said in another thread its unfortunate bute ppl have sponsors on talent alone!
Feb 21 2007 12:12AM
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K-Thomas
Posts: 2700 - Karma: 604
keep in mind it's also about representing a particular brand on and off the hill. Being real skilled is just part of it, a big part don't get me wrong...but having fun and backing a brand is huge too.
Feb 21 2007 12:14AM
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eheath
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It depends on where you live/where you're competing/who you know, that is almost as important as the talent. I have a friend who didn't even have a video just some results at the open and got hook ups from oakley and smith, and now obermyer.
Feb 21 2007 12:17AM
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Malarky
Posts: 349 - Karma: 11
the main part about sponserships is knowing the sponser before hand
Feb 21 2007 12:57AM
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Kori
Posts: 898 - Karma: 44

It also has a lot to do with visibility (how much you ski, where you ski, and if other people know you) and how you will be representing the company.

Feb 21 2007 1:43AM
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harlem_balla
Posts: 65 - Karma: 10
allright, form whats been said so far, its looks like its all about who you know and how chill you are, but its not like reps just chill on the slopes all day looking for chill people, or meeting new kids, so I guess I don't understand...
Feb 21 2007 1:43PM
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spere
Posts: 6105 - Karma: 248
you have to be proactive, go out and introduce yourself to the reps and other guys (shop managers, etc.) start getting your name out there, whether its in local comps or edits you do yourself. most companies wont sponsor someone that a rep or other employee hasnt met/skiied with before
Feb 21 2007 3:33PM
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doitbig
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working in a shop is a great way to meet people.
Feb 21 2007 3:39PM
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