Can i get sponsored?

AntoineSL

AntoineSL

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Hey everyone, i really don't want to claim or something, i juste have a question. Can i be sponsored or i should wait before sending my ski video ? I know i am sketchy but thats it haha. Thanks for giving your opinions !
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First. And well you have too sell a product its not only your talents its also your charisma and what you can do for the brand! Good luck!!
 
send your stuff out everywhere man the worst they'll say is no. or not even send a reply back. i got sponsored for skating by my local shop then they sent my videos around to companies and most of them didn't get back but some of them did and said no and some of them said yes and i came out of it with a flow for a clothing brand and powell skateboards now i'm working my way up trying to do more and more. good luck!
 
video is sick, like the fellas up there have said try it, if they say no...move on to different companies. personally i think you can. good luck!
 
Send that shit in. Your really solid so I don't doubt that you could get a sponsor, it just depends on the company.

And fuck the whole you need charisma to sell the product nonsense if a company sees a kid is sick enough they will sponsor them.
 
That was such an original song!!!

yes, i think you can be spancerized, but change your video

-differant song

-shorter

-dont show a 4 out and a 6 out, only show the 6 (apply this concept to the whole vid)
 
lol so true. what an idiot.
Try not to rep other companies until you get sponsored, make sure you stay unique and make sure you keep people looking at you.
 
I feel like LINE would pick you up in a heartbeat, you have sick stye and mad rail game, all you have to work on is cleaning up on rails and a bit on jumps,but yeah I think you should give it a try because I've heard of kids doing half that stuff maybe less and having a sponsorship
 
how about ski for fun... if you're good enough someone will catch on... boom bam bing... SPONSORED... Upsetting that kids only ski to become sponsored. Where is the passion, the art and the fun? Instead of worry about if your good enough, go out and shred the gnar with a smile...
 
I dont agree with this post at all....

You will not get sponsored just skiing around your home mountain and not being proactive (unless your doing doubles or some crazy shit). Im pretty sure anyone who is trying to get sponsored is doing so, so that they can make a living out of skiing and so that they can have fun the rest of their life.
 
Never happening, companies are looking for people who are willing to put themselves out there, why would they come to you? While I agree that everyone should ski for fun, and not with the goal of getting a sponsor, if someone does want/need a sponsor they'll have to do the work to get it.

Antoine, your edit is sick, there are several companies that would probably be interested in your style of riding, and a few of them have really good programs for up and comers/new guys (Line and Surface are good ones to start with, your style fits their company image quite well and they have good programs with some growth possibilities - Line even has links to companies for boots and bindings if you can work it right). I'm going to post my usually "how to get sponsored" response to help you out though, cause while your edit/skiing is good, you'll need to do some more work than just sending the video in. Good Luck.

So, you wanna get sponsored? Well first, you need to understand that sponsors AREN'T necessarily looking for the best skier, while it helps, and you do have to at least be able to hold your own, it's not the biggest thing. What companies are looking for is someone who will sell their product, whether it be skis, bindings, apparel, or even just whatever is in their shop. So going to a sponsor and telling them what a great skier you are, won't do anything for you, cause trust me they've seen better than you (no offense, just saying, there are some crazy good skiers out there and they don't have sponsors for one reason or another). Now, what you need to do first is compile a resume (like a normal resume, include education, work experience, and basic info, but also include contest wins, skiing goals (not a list of tricks, no where on this resume should be any mention of any tricks), any film opportunities you have, other sponsorships you have, stuff like that. Then, compile a promo edit, this should be about you and this is where you show off your skills (but remember, its not the biggest part, but it is the part that gets the attention), keep it short, reps see hundreds of these a season, but also keep it memorable (again, reps see tons of these). Then, find some reps, if you have an in with a shop near you they'll have a list, if you can get your hands on that, you're pretty golden, then send the reps your edit, resume, AND (here's the most important part) what YOU can do for that company (i.e. why should they choose you over someone else, can you market their equipment well? whatever it is, this is what will make or break your sponsorship). IF you don't have an in with a shop, get one, also, shop sponsorships are the easiest to get, go there and do the above, but in person, be confident and professional (this is kinda like a job interview - same goes for your rep email, be professional, not "hey, i waz hoping 2 get some free skiz plz" - if you can give them a reason to hook you up, they will, whether it's a discount, some free swag, or even a program where they give you skis, take it, cause that's your in with the shop, and remember the shop has the golden rep list that you want. After you've been riding with them for a bit (about a season, maybe less depending on how much they like you...so go there often, show your support to them as much as possible, whatever it takes, this will help you so much in the long run).

Remember, a sponsorship is a job (only you get paid in gear), so treat it like one from the beginning. Good luck.
 
sick edit man, id just go for it and maybe send it to like a local shop and see if they will sponsor you, if i were you i would just change the song, its a little overplayed and if you really wanna stand out put in a song that isent used as much. Good luck
 
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Your rail game is dope dude.
 
I think you can do it! You dont have anything to loose so I would just go for it, choose the companies wisely though, If you have friends that are sponsored try asking for the team manager or regional rep's email. That way it will be more direct
 
Threads simply for this post, NS needs more guys like you who are willing to help without any hate.

Also OP I would say something about your edits but I have nothing to add, you're a good skier and seem like a decent kids. I bet you'll have great luck getting a sponsor.
 
living on the east coast im sure you could get sponsored with what you had in that edit, i personally think that you could definitely go places if you keep working at it for a few years, and can you go inverted, i think a couple rodeo 5s would have really rounded out your edit.
 
Thanks a lot everyone, you really help me to make a choice, now i only have to find wich company i see my self with haha.!
 
i'd recommend adding that french is your primary language. just tell them your english isnt very good
 


/static/images/flash_video_placeholder.png My friend and I went to windells session 5 , we really not film a lot but we had a lot of fun! I am the guy with the grey hoodie, my friend in black is Vincent Cousineau he is 16 years old and he ride for Stanston Skis !
 
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