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jibpig
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This isnt about how to get sponsored.

I all ready did that I think. My question is does it count? I got sponsored by Steel optics on Hookit. com and the deal was I get 50% off at the online store as long as I wear thier goggles when I compete. I don't compete much so that's fine but does this count as being sponsored even though they arnt really giving me anything?

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Apr 11 2012 2:15PM
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*SNO*
Posts: 2575 - Karma: 925
LOL.
No it doesnt count
/end thread
\start shitstorm.
Apr 11 2012 2:17PM
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I.B
Posts: 8137 - Karma: 24,352
Honestly? no.


If you want to get somewhere in skiing it's about doing USASA, competitions, getting ranked. Doing freestyle teams, going to summer camp, talking to pros.


Not about getting 50% off goggles. I mean, it's sick you get goggles at a discount, but that's all it is, is a discount.

Apr 11 2012 2:17PM
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skier_boy26
Posts: 11295 - Karma: 502
Getting pro deal/wholesale =/= sponsorship

but who gives a fuck
Apr 11 2012 2:20PM
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EmperorKuzco
Posts: 6660 - Karma: 254
They literally give almost any one who applies that same discount code sponsorship so no way does it count.
Apr 11 2012 2:20PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
sponsorhouse
Apr 11 2012 2:31PM
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forrest-cole
Posts: 1145 - Karma: 495
Honestly, you're as pro as TWALL now, congratulations brooo!
Apr 11 2012 2:34PM
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rareison
Posts: 10263 - Karma: 219
lol I have like 8 "sponsors" on Hookit

ujelly?


come at me bro
Apr 11 2012 2:41PM
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Willard
Posts: 5117 - Karma: 429
Even though everyone hates on sponsorhouse/hookit its great if you trying to get deals on stuff and save money.
Apr 11 2012 2:52PM
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*spike*
Posts: 538 - Karma: 65
word!
Apr 11 2012 3:02PM
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Dhane
Posts: 3866 - Karma: 1,722
im up to 10. just got picked up for surfing. i dont even own a surfboard
Apr 11 2012 3:39PM
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rareison
Posts: 10263 - Karma: 219
lol
Apr 11 2012 3:44PM
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jibpig
Posts: 124 - Karma: 22
thanks for helping me out. i realized they didnt count because after I made this thread I got 4 more sponsorships.... im not that good so it kinda dawned on me

+k for most of you
Apr 11 2012 3:49PM
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cwphoto
Posts: 2332 - Karma: 780
i think everybody has had smx optics as a sponsor at one point on hookit, not to hate
Apr 11 2012 3:49PM
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james6345789
Posts: 4763 - Karma: 467
I lost
Apr 11 2012 3:50PM
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jerm
Posts: 947 - Karma: 1,061
this is wrong. that is a horrible attitude to have towards skiing and the more people who think like that only make it be that way. yeah you have to get recognized and competitions are a good way to do that but it is by no means the only or the best way.
Apr 11 2012 4:31PM
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roddy116
Posts: 10627 - Karma: 7,423
well kind of i guess, pretty sure the closest legit sponsorship on hookit is outdoor technology
Apr 11 2012 4:41PM
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Enstrut
Posts: 1388 - Karma: 362
I walk around school like: "bitch, I'm sponsored"
Apr 11 2012 4:47PM
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Stose
Posts: 7109 - Karma: 4,123
Why would you ever want to wear Smx goggles
Apr 11 2012 4:52PM
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Lucas
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 1,575
no skiing is about having fun, i dont do any of that usasa bullshit or freestyle teams, i occasionally compete but i just got noticed shredding with friends and i get free skis, bindings, boots, outerwear, and goggles. So i just go and shred and have fun and still "I could get somewhere with skiing" But, to answer OP's question no that does not count.
Apr 11 2012 5:06PM
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Thrash
Posts: 821 - Karma: 9
I posted a picture of my bike and got 7 sponsors. It does not count.
Apr 11 2012 5:08PM
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EC-Skier
Posts: 3899 - Karma: 668
i made an account, put that i liked to ski, they sent me a sponsorship request. lol
Apr 11 2012 6:04PM
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family_vacation
Posts: 6200 - Karma: 7,840
That being said, I think we can all expect to see you on the x games in four years or so.
Apr 11 2012 6:40PM
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LIL-WAT
Posts: 1510 - Karma: 146
lol'd
Apr 11 2012 6:46PM
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Squeenerd
Posts: 731 - Karma: 186
what is this "Hookit" you speak of?? I want cheap stuff!!
Apr 11 2012 7:07PM
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Blindsurfer
Posts: 2252 - Karma: 2,791
shut up hahaha you are the worst skier on this site
Apr 11 2012 7:07PM
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EC-Skier
Posts: 3899 - Karma: 668
loolololol

just go on hookit.com
make a profile
add like 3 pics
get 50% off spy goggles lol
Apr 11 2012 7:13PM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13083 - Karma: 18,724
I redirect this question back to you. Do you represent a company that is willing to work with you to create and develop a market for a brand?


Dude, I have been meeting with sales reps this past year to help build a name for myself and show my interest towards skiing and my plans of what my future in skiing really is. I state the facts: I do everything and willing to do anything for moral or financial support to progress skiing. I show edits, certifications, and written plans of how I can propagate skiing to the less fortunate. The answer I got was " can you do future spins?"
ok the last sentence wasnt true, but I came to appreciate the little help I can get. So if a brand choses you to represent them at contests and events, you must hold your head high and do the best damn job you can to sell the brand. Because reality is: I never got a callback, just reps getting stoked on my diverse style of skiing and my work behind the lens as well as in front.

But I wear the gear I have with pride and always speak positively about the gear, if it believe in them...even if they dont have a clue what I do...
Apr 11 2012 7:29PM
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Squeenerd
Posts: 731 - Karma: 186
hehehe just signed up. . . . gonna get me some cheap shtuff
Apr 11 2012 7:35PM
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Njens.
Posts: 1688 - Karma: 46
hahahahaa
Apr 11 2012 8:14PM
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tcgoldman
Posts: 704 - Karma: 723
dude that means I'm more sponsored than you because i have more discounts!! sweet and no your not sponsored
Apr 11 2012 8:17PM
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304NordMan
Posts: 2983 - Karma: 525
lost it hard
Apr 11 2012 8:24PM
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Pmoore
Posts: 1802 - Karma: 1,246
Freestyle teams makes no sense and it is ruining the sport. Go out and learn on your own, how its supposed to happen.
Apr 11 2012 10:53PM
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Jibbin_Ur_Face
Posts: 2536 - Karma: 763
hookit is just a way for companies to market their gear. The give kids discounts so the kids will buy their gear and by the kids going around and telling their friends about how the are sponsored by the said company. Great way to get some cheap stuff, but it is basically for marketing purposes for the company
Apr 11 2012 11:44PM
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WillStart
Posts: 3955 - Karma: 3,192
i know what you're saying in your post, but you have to realize basically the entire point of sponsorship is to market a brand.

brands don't sponsor people because they want to reward them for being good at skiing. they want to use their sponsored riders as walking advertisements that other kids in the ski community will look up to and therefore want to buy similar gear.
Apr 12 2012 12:04AM
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ski_utah
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Apr 12 2012 12:04AM
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Jibbin_Ur_Face
Posts: 2536 - Karma: 763
Yes, your are definitly correct. I was trying to say that the companies aren't really giving you a real sponsorship. Its just a way for them to get their gear sold.
Apr 12 2012 12:10AM
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remster
Posts: 898 - Karma: 261
Haha i just lol'd
Apr 12 2012 12:12AM
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doitbig
Posts: 4818 - Karma: 315
You can still tell everyone that doesn't understand that "it counts".
Apr 12 2012 12:53PM
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.skiwi.
Posts: 898 - Karma: 40
By being on hookit the companies hope that the kids will end up lots of stuff from them, so they end up with more profit
Apr 12 2012 8:09PM
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Dr.Gonzo
Posts: 2552 - Karma: 87
seriously fuck sponsorships, that should be the last thing your worrying about. just get out there and have fun, and like i always say when this thread shows up, the sponsorships will come with time.
Apr 12 2012 8:13PM
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lukewalnuts
Posts: 2730 - Karma: 152
i lost
Apr 12 2012 8:53PM
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Lukerski
Posts: 156 - Karma: 20
Thanks to hookit, IM SPONSORED!
May 30 2012 1:31AM
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landonn
Posts: 2913 - Karma: 385
Hahaha, this is the best response. All of these kids are claiming that am's are the best skiers nowadays. They might be dope but the athletes invited to X Games will be the top skiers regardless of how many sick Am's there are.
May 30 2012 1:48AM
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ski4fun420
Posts: 902 - Karma: 842
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
$$$$$$$$$$"
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$get paid= pro


May 30 2012 6:52PM
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EmperorKuzco
Posts: 6660 - Karma: 254
It's where you purchase hookers virginity on the internet.
May 30 2012 6:54PM
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asfdfads
Posts: 1010 - Karma: 279
my mom give me stuff for free, does that mean im sponsored?
May 30 2012 6:55PM
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BROBRO
Posts: 563 - Karma: 1,245
Yes
May 30 2012 9:08PM
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aj_everly
Posts: 563 - Karma: 213
Just made an account with some pics, wrote in the bio "Skiing is my life but as a kid I lack the finances to fund this spendy passion. " lol hopefully i get SPONSORED!!!!
May 30 2012 11:59PM
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