I Got Sponsered!

Chukee_R · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 5:34 am Post subject: I Got Sponsered!

Hey guys and gals. I'm so excited because I was having a crappy morning then I go to check my e-mail and I have an e-mail from No Fear saying I have been accepted for a Platinum Scholarship! That just made my day, and I just though I would share!

Bo Coppinger · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 5:58 am Post subject:

congrats

wakeborder5 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 279 City: Commerce

Sweet!

Chukee_R · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 7:25 am Post subject:

Thanks! I'm so excited it was kinda totally unexpected.

NAW · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 7:27 am Post subject:

That's cool as hell, dude! So what exactly is a Platinum Scholarship...?

Partyb · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 7:29 am Post subject:

Awesome! And same question as NAW

wakeriderof87 · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 7:46 am Post subject:

thats bad
that sucks for me though i want to get sponsored you think they'll lookin for somebody who can pull a w2w

Chukee_R · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 8:17 am Post subject:

According to the rules im not allowed to discuss exaclty what I get from them, but its a decent way to go about things Smile

I'm just excited I got it. Sorry if i come off as bragging Sad

NAW · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 8:21 am Post subject:

That's cool, bro....good luck with it!

Jon · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1176

yeah man. congrats. what exactly are you pulling trickwise? I sponsorship would be nice.

christy · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 8:49 am Post subject:

That's great! So happy for you!! Very Happy

Don't apologize for sharing your good news. Your fellow boarders are here to support you.

Mythodikal · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 12:49 pm Post subject:

Dude that is pretty tyte

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

man, they seem to be sponsoring everyone these days! No offense, bro. I have just seen similar posts to this one quite a bit lately is all.
Congrats!!!! Wink

Chukee_R · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 1:06 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking it's a marketing scheme because they advertised it in wakeboardingmag and if you go to their website they have a logo on the entry page for sponsorships too. I'm not complaining though I tried it and I didn't think I was going to get anything but I had nothing to lose, it just worked out on the better side for me I guess.

kali ma · Guest

it is just a bunch of crap. no fear is sponsoring pretty much anyone who sends them an email. its not even a real sponsorship, all they do is give you 20-40% off on goods. no fear sucks big time, they're just trying to have more kids buy their stuff by "sponsoring" them. sorry to be such a downer, but hey, its the truth.

refuse to conform · Guest

word kali ma. just ask yourself would you actually buy no fear if it wasn't 40% off? i had a gold "sponsorship" but i realized what a sham it is. go for it anyway if you really want though

Ryan_m · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 653 City: glen ellyn

thats a very good point, but if you ask me its also a way to get your foot in the door of sponsorships, and maybe help you out on the road to getting you next sponsor.

kali ma · Guest

Ryan_m · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 653 City: glen ellyn

Maestro · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 5:56 pm Post subject:

I think it's pretty cool either way. Low-level sponsorships usually result in discounts in products. My cousin was offered a sponsor deal with Blindside, but she declined because it was just 25% off their products and she likes Hyperlite. I'd take it if they'd give it to me. It sounds like a good deal for both kids and No Fear. Kids get clothes cheaper, and No Fear gets business and promotions....

Zach M · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 5:57 pm Post subject:

I've heard about a lot of people getting sponsored by them also. I personally don't like No Fear, so I wouldn't want to get sponsored by them. Even if they give you free gear, would you really want to go around sporting it? Sorry, thats just my opinion

kali ma · Guest

Ryan_m · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 653 City: glen ellyn

kali, im not saying it will be the determining factor, but you never know. They will see that you have past/current experience with sponsorship, so they know you arent a joke and are serious about it. In no means am i support just No Fear in this arugment, i dont support no fear at all, but this goes for any little sponsorship, that doenst meet your requirments kali.

Kai · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 287

who gives a rats ass if your sponsored or not. yea it would be great but just ride to ride. dont worry bout getting your "foot into the next sponsor"

bullzeke69 · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 6:16 pm Post subject:

It sounds like other people don't like it when other peeps get good new, I say go for it wether it is a full ride or not.

chubby · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 487 City: NC

what tricks you do?

do you do anything for the sport at all?

can sum1 please tell me wtf no fear does for wakeboarding?

and why are they sponsering so many random peeps

Question

Kai · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 287

um they make shorts for the riders to look good? probably doing the same thing as fox is trying to do, expand their stuff into other sports.

Jello John · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1936

I just sent in my application. That would be hilarious if they email a yes to me since I SUCK.

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

Congrats man! Wether or not other people apprecaite it, as long a you do thats all that matters. Ride-On Laughing

fs04laoaksfny · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 7:12 pm Post subject:

you can lie about that so bad...just change everything i looked at the thing....

JJ Bauman · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 7:35 pm Post subject:

No Fear is actually doing something really good for themselves. They offer this entry level sponsorship that does not really cost them anything at all. They will not sell you the clothing below their cost and generally will not offer if below the dealer cost. But giving people a contract to sign saying you will wear their clothes while you wakeboard and hangout for a year creates a large crew of people wearing their clothing at all the INT and amatuer events. Dont be suprised if you see lots of people wearing No Fear shorts and clothing next year at the lake. They offer these discounts because people like "refuse to conform" mentioned these people may not be purchasing these products if they were not discounted. Does this make sense?

Chukee_R · Posted: Jan 14, 2003 9:20 pm Post subject:

I agree with jjbauman with what he said. You also have to realize im a poor college student so if I can get things cheaper why not take advantage of the situation. I personally like the stuff No Fear puts on their clothing line. I guess it's just a matter of what you like to wear and what not.

Tyler*Moore · Guest

FOR REAL...No Fear rocks! Laughing

Sean_Brinston · Posted: Jan 15, 2003 6:31 pm Post subject:

i am wearing a no fear mx shirt now, i got 2 of them like 9 months ago they last along time and are comfy and cool. Good job man congrats

Heezey · Posted: Jan 15, 2003 6:34 pm Post subject:

Rock on!