gettin sponsored is alot like going to a potluck, if you bring ur shit to the table and the company brings their shit u guys have a nice little meal. If they are bringing it all the the table and u cant even bring cups!!! well lets say they arent gonna invite you next time. yea ski well, progressive win comps youll be set they want their gear to be in mags in videos and have all the little kids who are watchin you say "wow thats sooo cool, maybe if i buy those skis ill be that good" kinbda thing