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How do I get sponsors to see me

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MitchWAndrew
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Like I know I'm not good enough to be sponsored yet I can only do cork 7s backflips double backflips and below etc... but I'm not sure how to get sponsored when your good enough I can make dope edits but how r sponsors ever going to see them what's the best way to get seen
May 10 2017 5:41PM
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JsNeagle
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Send it directly to a company's team manager or marketing manger along with a resume and cover letter. It's just like applying for a job, basically.

Or go wild on social media, blow up the internet, and they'll all come to you.
May 10 2017 5:45PM
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VailValleySkier
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MitchWAndrewLike I know I'm not good enough to be sponsored yet I can only do cork 7s backflips double backflips and below etc... but I'm not sure how to get sponsored when your good enough I can make dope edits but how r sponsors ever going to see them what's the best way to get seen


Competitions are a good way to get known. Also like already said, apply for some teams.
May 10 2017 6:25PM
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snomaster
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it's not about how good you are unless you are winning comps:
it's about the content you create. make dope edits and have tons of fun.
May 10 2017 6:26PM
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SFBv420.0
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id message one of the 6000 kids who already made this thread
or i would think for someone to spanser an athletic brand ambassador
the ability to use the internets search fuction would be a +
May 10 2017 8:34PM
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Steven1Nuts
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stop being pussy and throw trips
May 10 2017 10:27PM
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-arc-
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Steven1Nutsstop being pussy and throw trips


*quads
May 10 2017 10:52PM
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Deepskier
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(win competitions and get a large social media presence)
-arc-*quads


*quints
May 10 2017 11:51PM
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SammyDubz
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Buy a massive amount of fake followers on social media and companies will come flocking once they see your ratio
May 11 2017 12:04AM
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tomatonater
Posts: 852 - Karma: 2,774
Make some good content, gain followers (gotta have A LOT), Compete a little, and most importantly don't worry about going to sponsors of they think you're good they'll come to you time. Just have fun doing the best thing in the world, skiing!
May 11 2017 6:54AM
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Skrier
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If you can throw those tricks you can easily get sponsored
May 11 2017 7:39AM
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cinnabonconn
Posts: 250 - Karma: 460
-lots of followers
-placing good in comps
-be unique with your vids/tricks to get noticed

basically the 3 most common ways i feel like, i'd say wither try to gain a big instagrm account with a lot of followers making unique vids unless you think you want to be a comp skier.
May 11 2017 11:30AM
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Rparr
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as they say in video games

'git gud'
May 11 2017 11:34AM
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PowTron
Posts: 226 - Karma: 404
1) Be a good skier.

2) Content is king. Put out your own content...frequently and consitantly.

3) Don't be a douche.

4) Seriously. Don't be a douche.

5) Be willing to work with a company and the other team riders on more than just your own radness.

Social media matters, but amounts of followers isn't the end all, be all.
May 11 2017 4:27PM
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SEABURN
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in-person makes a big difference.

Go to comps and meet people, or better yet, compete! (sponsors still like comp results)

Go to Mt. Hood/Momentum in the summer - meet people

demos with local reps are a good way to meet potential sponsors

start out with a local ski shop sponsor (trade them a pair of skis for a season's worth of content)

Do you have an actual filmer or are you just doing POV and pole cam? They want to see a quality result with some personality in there, AND good skiing. Good Photos go a long way too.

or just ignore all of us and read this:

HOW TO GET SPONSORED
May 11 2017 7:56PM
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skierman
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MitchWAndrewLike I know I'm not good enough to be sponsored yet


Well there's your answer, you fucking idiot. They're seeing you, they just don't like what they see.
May 11 2017 8:48PM
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tomatonater
Posts: 852 - Karma: 2,774
I hopped over and took a peek at your video in your profile. You got some zooo tricks all you need is a little more sty, more grabs, and dial down your rail game a lil. Otha than that I'd say you need a homie to film you!! Peace ✌
May 11 2017 9:03PM
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MitchWAndrew
Posts: 121 - Karma: 429
tomatonaterI hopped over and took a peek at your video in your profile. You got some zooo tricks all you need is a little more sty, more grabs, and dial down your rail game a lil. Otha than that I'd say you need a homie to film you!! Peace ✌


Hell ya man preach my gosh the videos I have are trash haha yep and I have been working on grabs and style I was still in the throwing stage now I'm working on making those tricks steezy I'm gonna go to Alta and Brighton next year so I'll be able to practice steezy tricks in powder at Alta and stomp in the Brighton parks
May 11 2017 9:29PM
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MitchWAndrew
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skiermanWell there's your answer, you fucking idiot. They're seeing you, they just don't like what they see.


Skierman ur so cool spamming everyone's forums how bout you do something with your life and get the fuck out of my forum cause im tryna go somewhere in life...
May 11 2017 9:42PM
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skierman
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MitchWAndrewget the fuck out of my forum cause im tryna go somewhere in life...


hahahaha, oh yes you're going somewhere alright....

Its not your forum, you little bitch. Its mine. It will always be mine.
May 11 2017 9:53PM
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avarda
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Pick up where Totally Trevor and do the following;

- Thumb gun every can you ever purchase

- Make wildly entertaining videos w/ friends (best case: get sponsored & have fun with friends, worst case: have fun with friends)

- grow seedy moustache (bonus points for fu manchu - because they're ill)

But seriously, just try and enter comps and do well. Social media exposure is huge as well - i.e. build a large audience and sponsors will see this and contact you because of your reach.

Also, kill it with tricks (more innovative the better)
May 11 2017 10:13PM
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tomatonater
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MitchWAndrewHell ya man preach my gosh the videos I have are trash haha yep and I have been working on grabs and style I was still in the throwing stage now I'm working on making those tricks steezy I'm gonna go to Alta and Brighton next year so I'll be able to practice steezy tricks in powder at Alta and stomp in the Brighton parks


Don't get too caught up in stee, just remember to have a bunch of fun g!
May 11 2017 10:47PM
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MikeWeinerONE
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tomatonaterMake some good content, gain followers (gotta have A LOT), Compete a little, and most importantly don't worry about going to sponsors of they think you're good they'll come to you time. Just have fun doing the best thing in the world, skiing!

Wrong. Pretty much the only way is through competing. You can have 15,000 instagram followers and that isn't a big deal to sponsors. Results are, as sad as it is. Compete in USSA and USASA and keep putting social media out there. Source: DM me
May 12 2017 1:29AM
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theabortionator
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Stop wearing so much camo
May 12 2017 1:31AM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13082 - Karma: 18,718
If you think you are tough enough to make a living out of skiing, someone else will do something crazier to grab attention. Ive been trying to get some support to sustain my skiing for over 12 years...winning local contests, chumming up to shops and reps and putting out videos to attract attention... nothing worked.

If you love skiing to ski every day, find a well paying job and support yourself in the summer time. Sponsor yourself first.
Second method is to start your own brand and represent yourself, using you as model. You can use all sales to support yourself in your projects.

I sell my photographic prints to friends, shops and even local government. Made enough money this year to pay for 1\7th of a season pass. Getting deals when buying bulk (skis, bindings and boots for 1400$ is an example of financing skiing.

My advice is dont expect people to care about what you do; do it for yourself and offset costs to fulfill your life projects.
May 12 2017 8:40AM
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anders_dahl
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Im not that good also . But nice question. just kick in too see some comments. im a bit curious about this too.
May 12 2017 9:35AM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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spam dms
May 12 2017 12:11PM
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Da.Vinci
Posts: 309 - Karma: 909
do a quad
May 12 2017 6:15PM
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MitchWAndrew
Posts: 121 - Karma: 429
theabortionatorStop wearing so much camo


Lol what do you mean I never have worn camo I hate camo😂
May 12 2017 6:23PM
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-arc-
Posts: 943 - Karma: 3,320
MitchWAndrewLol what do you mean I never have worn camo I hate camo😂


Then people will see you. If you're camo, your invisible...
May 12 2017 6:39PM
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MitchWAndrew
Posts: 121 - Karma: 429
-arc-Then people will see you. If you're camo, your invisible...


Oh I got you brother thanks haha
May 12 2017 9:23PM
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RudyGarmisch
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theabortionatorStop wearing so much camo


I came here to post this.
May 14 2017 12:01AM
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iced
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make an edit in a elephant onsie to a fury soundtrack. Saga loves that shit
May 14 2017 12:52PM
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iced
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icedmake an edit in a elephant onsie to a fury soundtrack. Saga loves that shit


edit:furry
May 14 2017 1:06PM
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MitchWAndrew
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icedmake an edit in a elephant onsie to a fury soundtrack. Saga loves that shit


Does a tellie tubbie costume work 😂😂😂
May 14 2017 2:58PM
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Jesse_
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MitchWAndrewDoes a tellie tubbie costume work 😂😂😂


I was totally confused by this until I saw your instagram with you skiing in a tellietubbie costume. Wtf lol
May 14 2017 7:36PM
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iced
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MitchWAndrewDoes a tellie tubbie costume work 😂😂😂


which one is it?
May 14 2017 8:54PM
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iced
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icedwhich one is it?


edit again: If its tinky winky your gonna have orage on your dick my man
May 14 2017 8:57PM
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Saga.
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I can't speak for other brands but we watch a lot of random videos everyday and know who is doing what almost all the time. If you're making sick edits you'll be recognized. Just keep doing what you like to do and keep trying to do it better.
The worst thing you can do when trying to get sponsored is to try and get sponsored. If you're at the point you'll get hit up.
May 15 2017 5:50AM
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Mingg
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MikeWeinerONEWrong. Pretty much the only way is through competing. You can have 15,000 instagram followers and that isn't a big deal to sponsors. Results are, as sad as it is. Compete in USSA and USASA and keep putting social media out there. Source: DM me


I mean, maybe if you're trying to be like Goepper, Gus, etc... But I can think of a whole mess of skiers who don't compete regularly and/or are not known for competing.
May 15 2017 2:07PM
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MikeWeinerONE
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solid.sevenI mean, maybe if you're trying to be like Goepper, Gus, etc... But I can think of a whole mess of skiers who don't compete regularly and/or are not known for competing.


Free equipment is not being paid. Lots of people get free stuff including filmers and coaches. It's flow.
May 15 2017 2:12PM
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danbrown
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skiierman strikes again
May 15 2017 4:36PM
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tdollo
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Tell them you've made it to 69 spins on Meat Spin
May 16 2017 9:22AM
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MitchWAndrew
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tdolloTell them you've made it to 69 spins on Meat Spin


Hahahhah
May 16 2017 11:36PM
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leesta10k
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do grab
May 17 2017 3:49AM
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ritipiri
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Wear trackpants
May 17 2017 5:31AM
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skiznuts
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theabortionatorStop wearing so much camo


Yeah they won't be able to sponsor u if they can't see u.
May 17 2017 8:42AM
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skiznuts
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Fr, just do your own thing with skiing. Make friends.
May 17 2017 8:43AM
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skierman
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skiznutsMake friends.


Well then he's never getting sponsored.
May 17 2017 2:18PM
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kami
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Become Abraham Cain
May 17 2017 3:06PM
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