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Sponsor Minimum tricks

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Liebas
Posts: 21 - Karma: 81
Hello, i would like your opinion on what ski tricks i should know very good to try to get a sponsor. i have been in a couple competitions but i havent asked for a sponsor yet, so please give me your opinion on what tricks i should know first :)
Mar 5 2013 3:59AM
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LIL_WAT
Posts: 1900 - Karma: 475
Jon Brogan was sponsored, therefore switch 7s should do the trick.

inb4 backflips
Mar 5 2013 4:13AM
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90053
Posts: 2565 - Karma: 3,728
whirlybirds
Mar 5 2013 4:24AM
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Liebas
Posts: 21 - Karma: 81
whirlybirds?
Mar 5 2013 4:28AM
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Drail
Posts: 14012 - Karma: 10,010
you heard the man. whirlybirds.
Mar 5 2013 4:35AM
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sNaubi
Posts: 1633 - Karma: 2,357
Future spins and tripples, atleast nowadays
Mar 5 2013 4:36AM
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whistles
Posts: 46 - Karma: 139
whirlybird and it's a sure thing
Mar 5 2013 4:55AM
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Liebas
Posts: 21 - Karma: 81
Can anybody tell me what a whirlybird is?
Mar 5 2013 5:04AM
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JDA
Posts: 572 - Karma: 566
A future spin. 3 corks and at least 2160 degrees of rotation
Mar 5 2013 5:19AM
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Tikayt
Posts: 1031 - Karma: 1,543
Sponsored by a shop or by a brand ?
Brand= nearly impossible
Shop= easy.

I was sponsored two years by the same shop, basically you get a suit, skis and shoes once a year and have 90% off the whole shop + helped pay my pass.
How ? Just go out and ski a lot (minimum every week end), list yourself in local contests and get one or two podiums, get to know the people at you mountain. Put a sticker of the shop on your helmet and everyone is happy ;)
Mar 5 2013 6:28AM
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Bateman
Posts: 8591 - Karma: 8,600
i contectet evry orng-naem on ns and tey say i ned 2 bckflip
Mar 5 2013 7:08AM
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Notreallydrunk
Posts: 80 - Karma: 63
all u need is mad karma dude! karma = spancier
Mar 5 2013 7:29AM
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Bateman
Posts: 8591 - Karma: 8,600
+k
Mar 5 2013 7:36AM
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jrl
Posts: 1227 - Karma: 1,239
probably just a lot of whirlybirds
Mar 5 2013 8:19AM
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LukasSchroeder
Posts: 1460 - Karma: 2,683
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Mar 5 2013 8:28AM
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jrl
Posts: 1227 - Karma: 1,239
This is what you've got to work on

Mar 5 2013 8:58AM
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milk_man
Posts: 5252 - Karma: 5,983
Just have your own personal style that you've never seen before, and get as many tricks as you can. Go as big as you can
Mar 5 2013 11:16AM
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FroesenSkeeze
Posts: 638 - Karma: 673
Straight air Liu Kangs!
Mar 5 2013 11:18AM
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Saga.
Posts: 3812 - Karma: 45,331
Its more about your presence and the following you have in your area. You can be the sickest rider in your state but if you're a jerk and people dont like you no one is going to want you representing their brand/shop.

My advice, find the things you like to do, stay positive, and increase your notoriety. Whether that be through competitions, edits, coaching, whatever.
Mar 5 2013 11:38AM
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sNaubi
Posts: 1633 - Karma: 2,357
So pretty much ski fairly good and be popular?
Mar 5 2013 12:05PM
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Saga.
Posts: 3812 - Karma: 45,331
Yes. Have something unique about yourself that makes people want to know more about you and be like you. For some it is their riding skill, for other it is their personality.

At least thats how we approach our sponsorships.
Mar 5 2013 12:08PM
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Tikayt
Posts: 1031 - Karma: 1,543
@Saga,

true, that's how I got sponsored by a shop, I wasn't the best at my mountain, not even close, but yeah, don't wanna sound cocky, but everybody knew me and I knew everybody.
Mar 5 2013 12:54PM
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Tikayt
Posts: 1031 - Karma: 1,543
Edit: it helps not to be a gaper.
Mar 5 2013 12:55PM
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Afronaut
Posts: 190 - Karma: 558
nice and steezy afterbang!
Mar 5 2013 12:57PM
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stupendous-man
Posts: 8637 - Karma: 13,293
its funny because

Mar 5 2013 1:28PM
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FroesenSkeeze
Posts: 638 - Karma: 673
No way!.... hahaha is that actually the same person? Either way, still one snipe of a find. Internet points aquired.
Mar 5 2013 1:36PM
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jrl
Posts: 1227 - Karma: 1,239
Yep thats why I used Dylan as an example, hes got both types of skiing down
Mar 5 2013 1:40PM
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SkierPT
Posts: 2177 - Karma: 4,720
Kosaks. Huge gaping kosaks. Double kosaks even.
Mar 5 2013 1:52PM
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Kretzschmar
Posts: 6707 - Karma: 98,280
triple wobble 1980s.

but really, what Saga said, be know at your hill/area and be likeable. Being able to represent your shop in a good light is important and obviously have good tricks.
Mar 5 2013 2:00PM
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Stickity
Posts: 7750 - Karma: 769
i taught a bunch of people to 3 today. can i haz spancer?
Mar 5 2013 3:04PM
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finnafuckyobitch
Posts: 1647 - Karma: 865
don't associate yourself with the hood crew
Mar 5 2013 3:10PM
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Brodo_Swaggins
Posts: 136 - Karma: 172
If you ski/snowboard just to get a sponsor, you have the wrong idea.
Mar 5 2013 5:40PM
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.nasty
Posts: 10581 - Karma: 11,154
I'm assuming he just wants a sponsor to get free gear, as everyone wants. sounds like he's been skiing enough before looking for a sponsor
Mar 5 2013 5:52PM
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wootang
Posts: 284 - Karma: 404
Golden.

Mar 5 2013 5:56PM
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hokkanee
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 435
Switch triple fronts
Mar 5 2013 6:04PM
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wootang
Posts: 284 - Karma: 404
This is a very good point. The best skiers don't always make the best brand reps. It probably helps to be approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable about the products sold by the company you are asking to sponsor you. At the end of the day, remember that the company is hooking you up because you help them sell products, not because you can throw dubs (though I imagine that can't hurt).

I have a buddy who is an awesome skier, but he gets great shop sponsorship not because of his skills, but because he drives a shit ton of business to the local shop who helps him out. When you're talking to people on your hill, send them to the shop you want to hook you up and tell them to let the guys there know you sent them. It's easier to ask for help when you've already given something in return.
Mar 5 2013 6:05PM
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Brodo_Swaggins
Posts: 136 - Karma: 172
Oh yea, skis are fucking pricey. Maybe I'm just sad that I'm not good enough for a sponsor.
Mar 5 2013 6:21PM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13083 - Karma: 18,725
On the contrary, sponsorship is hard work man. Be glad your not a pro, being able to huck on site, be super friendly to everyone, clean your image/reputation, working at shops for free...and the list goes on.

If you think being "good" is good enough, think again. Being good is the "show" part. What you dont see is the 5 years of intense training to get to that level. Most pros dont have time for a job, they train, they practice during the day; then work on edits, blog about everything, go to the bars, show up for team meetings. If a pro gets injured, thats tough luck. Not only are you hurt, but you have to work like this.

Dude, be happy this is not a career. Some guys pull through with great success, but they put in so much work just to get some gear. I have so much respect for some of those guys; they put so much time into the skiing community and get almost nothing back except for a thanks.

 You have sir, much to learn about skiing...
Mar 5 2013 6:35PM
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Parks.
Posts: 5612 - Karma: 1,093
dont act like the best skier on the mountain
Mar 5 2013 7:13PM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
A lot of it has to do with your attitude too, like always be positive
Mar 5 2013 7:56PM
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TheLoners
Posts: 126 - Karma: 352
Try to create your own style (you don't need to throw dubbs and big spins, but you can do them too if you want) and have a great attitude and be cool and $$$ will come
Mar 5 2013 10:27PM
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steezburgereddie
Posts: 1059 - Karma: 1,945
What about triples like Parker white?
Mar 6 2013 12:22AM
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FunkySane
Posts: 616 - Karma: 1,203
I think quad kosak could get you sponsored?
Mar 6 2013 12:56AM
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FunkySane
Posts: 616 - Karma: 1,203
I think quad kosak could get you sponsored?
Mar 6 2013 12:56AM
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Liebas
Posts: 21 - Karma: 81
Nah man thats way to easy :P
Mar 6 2013 6:14AM
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sNaubi
Posts: 1633 - Karma: 2,357
Your username gets +k
Mar 6 2013 2:36PM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
HOW DID I NOT SEE THAT?! CLASSIC
Mar 6 2013 3:00PM
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jackf
Posts: 231 - Karma: 416
Yeah I'd listen to this.. They kinda sponsor people so like yeah listen to this
Mar 6 2013 3:15PM
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gusestomp
Posts: 1377 - Karma: 746
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Mar 6 2013 3:30PM
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Randy_Marsh
Posts: 253 - Karma: 35
think Ian Compton. I don't think he can even do a sw 5 but he has an image and a following.
Mar 6 2013 5:04PM
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Lou.
Posts: 1787 - Karma: 3,876
exactly or like andy P. he has a following and everyone loves him because instead of acting all "gangsta" he adds his own unique style with the idea of wizard tricks.
Apr 21 2013 7:47PM
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