BACKCOUNTRY SNOWBOARDING CANADA
how and would i get sponsered in snowboarding?
i live in vancouver canada so its not like i get a lack of ridin time, but all i want to know is how and would i get sponserd. first off i would like to know if im even good enough to get sponserd, heres the thing, im not much of a park kinda guy, i can go on rails and do a boardslide but its not really my thing, but i am a really good snowboarder in general, put me on anyrun on whistler and i can just rip it down, ive been on double blacks, powder, steps, spines, u name it i can ride it. ive been in the backcountry and went off cliffs doin a 360 melon. like i said the only thing im not great at is doin the rails, im ok at pipe in a sense i can get some air and pull of a few grabs but thats about it when its a half pipe.
it would really mean alot to me if someone could give me some usefull advice, thanks, eric
It is tough to get sponsored. Your best bet is to get yourself riding on film. Put together a little sponsor-me video about a minute and half long. Show off your strong points. Whether you are better on rails or big jumps, making sure to showcase your talents. Companies, I’m sad to say, focus a LOT on image these days. There are different companies for different styles. Go watch some videos from different companies and production teams. Figure out where you fit. If necessary you can adjust yourself a little bit but BE WHO YOU ARE. Companies want guys who are straight forward, hard working, talented and cool. If you put your heart in it and you have even a little bit of talent you will find receptive companies. Hit their website and get a contact email or phone number. Call them but don’t bother them, they don’t want some grom talking their ears off every other day. Go to events, enter the amateur competitions and push yourself. Companies look for guys that go for it, every single run. Even if you don’t place initially keep at it. Ride as much as you can and progress your riding. There are people riding professionally that were worse then you when they started getting flow. Believe me, I’ve had friends riding for companies and I was better on the mountain then they were.
Keep at it! The more events you go to the more people you will meet. The random guy next to you in the food line might be the rep for your favorite company. Talk to people, be honest and network. Knowing someone’s name is one thing but knowing their products is a huge bonus. Know your equipment and know your tricks.
Also, go over to your local board shop and talk to the guys there, chances are they either have a team or know who you can get in contact with. Be nice to your shoppies, it’s what they do for a living because we love it!
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