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Tumble_Weave
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I feel that my ultimate goal I skiing is to get sponsored. Tips on how to get there? Also I feel it is impossible to get sponsored without dubs. Is this true of most situations?
May 22 2014 11:52PM
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bfulmer
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I've heard that most major ski companies use a casting couch
May 22 2014 11:56PM
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Dr.Dealgood
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Film, hard work, compete, network.

Repeat until you are sponsored.

If your only goal is sponsorship make sure you enjoy the skiing too. All of it. Like long travels, crappy conditions, bad food, long hours, injuries and physical therapy, forsaking old friendships, putting yourself out there, being friendly to everyone.
May 22 2014 11:59PM
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TomDavies
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i fear you misunderstand skiing.
May 23 2014 12:00AM
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Tumble_Weave
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Dr.DealgoodFilm, hard work, compete, network.

Repeat until you are sponsored.

If your only goal is sponsorship make sure you enjoy the skiing too. All of it. Like long travels, crappy conditions, bad food, long hours, injuries and physical therapy, forsaking old friendships, putting yourself out there, being friendly to everyone.


I am very accepting and willing. The biggest problem I see is progression. It is hard to visualize achieving this goals without first learning so many things. All of these things that require balls. It's a large mental block.
May 23 2014 12:05AM
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fredyferl
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Tumble_WeaveAlso I feel it is impossible to get sponsored without dubs.

Oh it is
May 23 2014 12:05AM
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MitchT
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Hookit.com man they will welcome you with open arms and 15% off coupons.
May 23 2014 12:06AM
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Tumble_Weave
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Katniss_Everdeeni fear you misunderstand skiing.


I realize it's not all about sponsors and I can enjoy skiing without them but it is a goal of mine. I'd like,to try to achieve this goal and if I don't whatever I had fun and learned tons of stuff along the way.
May 23 2014 12:17AM
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Tumble_Weave
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The referenced post has been removed.


It does help. I am very poor and wondering how to ski every day for years to come and not deal with the bullshit that is life off the hill
May 23 2014 12:19AM
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NMMedia
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Its completely possible to be sponsored without doubles and other huge tricks like that. I'd look into small sponsorships from local small ski shops to start with, thats one way a lot of people I know started off, then they gained interest from other larger sponsors as they competed more and got into the scene more.
May 23 2014 2:57AM
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-SnowSnoli-
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Tumble_WeaveIt does help. I am very poor and wondering how to ski every day for years to come and not deal with the bullshit that is life off the hill


Become a pot washer, Work at night ski everyday... Work your ass off over summer fund epic winters.

As far as "sponsoring" goes. Go to your local shop, try become a shop rider. will put you in touch with the reps. Then just give those reps blow jobs (or go skiing with them) show them you have a positive attitude, that you'd fit the brand well and as long as you have semi decent skills they'd probably offer you something..

It's very much a game of not what you know but who you know. Don't be afraid to hear the word no.
May 23 2014 6:18AM
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ZachAndCheese
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Make sure you use Full Tilts. That's the best advice out there.
May 23 2014 6:39AM
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S.J.W
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Every person expects something for nothing these days. Go out and work and get your name out there. Just look at Aspen Spora, he is a 12 year old kid who is sponsored by Dalbello ski boots, head skis and Oneil. Are those companies sponsoring him because he is the best thing to happen to skiing since the twin tip? No, they're sponsoring him because he shows potential in the future and is a good investment to expand the brand when he does eventually hit puberty, gets stronger and kills it. He also puts out edits which garner a good amount of views. He is also a good rep as he is a clean, polite and well mannered young boy. Also you're not going to get sponsored by Armada or any other big ski company just by putting edits on NS, although if you go in comps and show that you can you ski, you can get approached by shops which in turn can hook you up with bigger brands if you turn out to be better.
May 23 2014 6:49AM
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dan1080
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Tumble_WeaveI feel that my ultimate goal I skiing is to get sponsored.


damn this is sad. just go out and have as much fun as possible, progress and if its meant to be it will happen. creating a mindset like this seems like you will be set up for inevitable failure. if all your doing is progressing to progress to sponsorship level i feel like it takes the joy out of learning new tricks
May 23 2014 11:14AM
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klimp
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Realistically in 2014 in most careers, if you have the skill, the job will find you, and quickly.

You don't have to try to be sponsored, ski well, make videos, and when you're good enough to be sponsored....you will be. If you're never good enough to be spondored....you never will be. It's pretty simple.

Now if you're sponsored and also trying to make a living, that's a whole different ball game which I have no advice for other than just be a good person, be nice to everyone, and be undeniably good. Also, you can apply this advice to basically any career.
May 23 2014 1:06PM
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JoshuaLloyd
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you gotta love skiing for skiing. sponsors will come when you are at a level of being sponsored. nothing more nothing less. but dont ski to get sponsored that just ruins the fun.
May 23 2014 1:23PM
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JakeMiles
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It's impossible to get sponsored in skiing if your goal is to get sponsored. You should love skiing and having fun and not worry about sponsorship. If your good enough sponsors will come. And plenty of sponsored skiers don't dub that much..
May 23 2014 1:53PM
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TaariqSaffouri
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If your goal in skiing is to get sponsored, then you're skiing for the wrong reason.
May 23 2014 2:23PM
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LastChairMedia
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If you're only goal is to get sponsored, I'm afraid your doing skiing wrong sir.
May 23 2014 3:12PM
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hank.ski
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Like so many of us, you see that the true purpose of skiing is to be able to brag about how good you are, and it just can't be done without being spons'd. When requesting sponsorships, I recommend a more aggressive and hands-on approach. Start by making a "sponsor me" video reel. Burn it. You don't need that crap holding you down, this is about looking good, not being good. Next, borrow or make a chicken costume, optimally a very flattering one. Knock on the doors of multiple companies. Denver, Salt Lake City, Boulder, and Breck are homes to literally nothing but sponsor companies. Don't worry about who's door you knock on or what neighborhood you are in, it's going to be someone you want to ski for. When the potential sponsor opens the door, make assertive flapping motions accompanied by your best rendition of "Ave Maria", to show that you are a confident go-getter. When you are done singing, lean into their ear and whisper "mi colorido orina tiburón vive en su corazón hasta que la maldición se ha completado" This is spanish for "I am a worthy candidate for a sponsorship, and will represent you and your brand in a way deserving of your free goods". Promise. Google translate it.

When all this is done, you should probably be expecting around 2 million cash, a new snowboard, and a lifetime universal library card. If you are rewarded with anything else, devote years to becoming a samurai, and vanquish those who did not honor you.
May 23 2014 3:50PM
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quinnw
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https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/689844.0/Another-Park-City-Edit-2-0-?s=197207&t=6&o=8
I do not have one sponsor and i still have the time of my life every time i go up. Only thing wrong is i dont have enough money for equipment
May 23 2014 4:35PM
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nitsua
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if your ultimate goal in skiing is to get sponsored than you are in it for the wrong reasons. this is the problem with skiers now. You only care about getting sponsored. ski for yourself man. if your good, you'll get noticed.
May 23 2014 6:17PM
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mski
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make your own company with your friends, even if it isn't the hottest new ish or doesnt really have any products. Havin a crew to ski with is better than gettin' gear anyday. Plus, if you get to that level you shouldnt need to convince anyone to hook you up, they will seek you out.

Plus i'd say its 25% skill and 75% networking when your on the come-up as a youngin'
May 23 2014 6:22PM
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C_Bechtold
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The best tip is to not worry about sponsorship and have fun. That's the ultimate goal of skiing. Produce some sick edits and sponsorship will come. And no, It is not at all impossible without dubs
May 23 2014 6:26PM
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mr_hartl
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easiest way to get sponsored = manage a ski shop

you'll have too many people trying to give you free skis and you wont know what to do...
May 23 2014 7:03PM
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whitepowder123
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Tumble_WeaveThe biggest problem I see is progression. It is hard to visualize achieving this goals without first learning so many things. All of these things that require balls.




then shut the fuck up you pussy ass 9 year old bitch.
May 23 2014 9:30PM
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Tumble_Weave
Posts: 173 - Karma: 405
I'm sorry everyone this kinda came out wrong it's just fear that one day I won't be able to do what I love every day. I will make it work somehow I really love the sport and the way it makes me feel to be on the mountain. I'm sorry for my retardation and I can see how it's offensive for me to misrepresent what the sport is all about. All I really wanna do is have fun and progress with my friends.
May 23 2014 9:47PM
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Pudge
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Idk most guys I know never get their tip sponsored. A buddy of mine gets some flow for his shaft, another guy has his left nut hooked up with all kinds of pro forms. Let me know if they sponsor your tip tho
May 23 2014 11:46PM
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skier58284
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>tips on how to get there
Get good. Make edits, get your name known. Contact sponsors, let sponsors contact you. Enter competitions.

>sponsored without dubs not possible
In park skiing maybe, but in big mountain it won't make much difference. And big mountain is way better than park so that's what matters.
May 24 2014 1:41AM
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Smuffy
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do a flip. bitch.
May 24 2014 4:50AM
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McLS
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I'd say just go out and try to surpass yourself everyday, try to get better at what you love doing. Film, edit, post and one day if you've surpass yourself enough then sponsors will come to you. Trying to get sponsored by asking people while you're not sure if you're gd enough isn't the right way, you won't get much from sponsoring like that anyways. Just have fun getting better and if it works out who knows what'll happen
May 24 2014 8:03AM
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milk_man
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Steal Bishop's llama head and ski with it on every time you go skiing. It's a very good way to attract a sponsor.
May 24 2014 11:43AM
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kim_jong_ill
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Suck another pro's dick.
May 24 2014 12:37PM
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jack_t_price
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its also about who you know
May 24 2014 3:00PM
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Ali_Dibden
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Katniss_Everdeeni fear you misunderstand skiing.


This, this guys been hugging his crack pipe too much
May 24 2014 4:06PM
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El_Barto.
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quinnwhttps://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/689844.0/Another-Park-City-Edit-2-0-?s=197207&t=6&o=8
I do not have one sponsor and i still have the time of my life every time i go up. Only thing wrong is i dont have enough money for equipment


That was sick
May 24 2014 8:07PM
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Prof.Pretzel
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Try to get sponsored by a small ski company and work up. And yes lots of sponsored skiers can't do dubs AKA Mike Hornbeck.
May 24 2014 11:59PM
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duhamelski
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There are two ways: do well in competitions or make film segments.
May 25 2014 10:33PM
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Amplid
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Work really hard at your skiing until you're at the level you believe you need to be at. Then post your edits on Newschoolers and let your peers decide if you're at a high enough level. Zero watches or tons of negative comments usually means you're not... and vise versa.

Once you've established that you're good enough to be sponsored, it's time to be productive. Brands don't want to give you free stuff just because you're good at skiing... sponsorship isn't charity, it's a trade; brand exposure and rider association for equipment and sometimes finacial support.

Network with photographers, filmers and ski media peeps, put together some great edits and really work hard at promoting yourself. With sites like Newschoolers that depend on user generated content, it's easier than ever. As soon as other skiers start caring about you, sponsors will.

Lastly, always under promise and over-deliver, Team Managers hate getting burned by lazy team riders after they've hooked them up on a false promise. Putting all that work in at the start to attract sponsors' attention is just the start, now you'll have to work double as hard to keep them.

For most people it's more fun just enjoying skiing without the pressure of sponsors' expectations. Other riders really thrive.
May 26 2014 6:53AM
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.FRY.
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AmplidWork really hard at your skiing until you're at the level you believe you need to be at. Then post your edits on Newschoolers and let your peers decide if you're at a high enough level. Zero watches or tons of negative comments usually means you're not... and vise versa.

Once you've established that you're good enough to be sponsored, it's time to be productive. Brands don't want to give you free stuff just because you're good at skiing... sponsorship isn't charity, it's a trade; brand exposure and rider association for equipment and sometimes finacial support.

Network with photographers, filmers and ski media peeps, put together some great edits and really work hard at promoting yourself. With sites like Newschoolers that depend on user generated content, it's easier than ever. As soon as other skiers start caring about you, sponsors will.

Lastly, always under promise and over-deliver, Team Managers hate getting burned by lazy team riders after they've hooked them up on a false promise. Putting all that work in at the start to attract sponsors' attention is just the start, now you'll have to work double as hard to keep them.

For most people it's more fun just enjoying skiing without the pressure of sponsors' expectations. Other riders really thrive.




yup
May 26 2014 7:58AM
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bieberhole69.
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Remember its also not all about being the best skier on the mountain. It's about representing your brand better than anyone else could by spreading the word about it and being well-spoken and polite to everyone you talk to.

But it always helps to be good at skiing.
May 26 2014 11:59PM
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FrenchFry
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Tumble_WeaveIt does help. I am very poor and wondering how to ski every day for years to come and not deal with the bullshit that is life off the hill


You don't ski for the right reason
May 27 2014 12:15PM
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Tumble_Weave
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JAHBRUHDAYou don't ski for the right reason


I ski to live man. Just thinking about the long run.
May 27 2014 1:06PM
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mski
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Find a way to support your habit. Dont think getting sponsored now is going to be an investment in your future. Of anything get a job at a mtn or something that will put money in your pocket and keep you close to the hill. Or do what most do and pick a college near skiing and do that.

Dont make getting sponsored your ultimate goal, your going to miss out on a lot if thats your main focus
May 27 2014 1:13PM
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PKchu
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Repeating what most people have said, it's about who you know. But you also have to be a good role model. A company doesn't want you to be representing them if you're out on the slopes yelling and cussing at everyone, or throwing beer cans off the lift. They want someone that people will look up to and aspire to be like, this leads people to buy the product that the athlete is representing.
May 27 2014 1:22PM
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Tumble_Weave
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PKchuRepeating what most people have said, it's about who you know. But you also have to be a good role model. A company doesn't want you to be representing them if you're out on the slopes yelling and cussing at everyone, or throwing beer cans off the lift. They want someone that people will look up to and aspire to be like, this leads people to buy the product that the athlete is representing.


I do enjoy helping people and like to think it helps. For the most part I just want to better myself and others around me, rather I know them or not
May 27 2014 1:41PM
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