conordavidson
Member
This is another rant, but hopefully this one isn't as controversial.
I love riding my scooter, anytime I'm on my scooter, I'm pretty much having fun. I might get frustrated if I'm trying something, but no matter what (with very few exceptions) I'm having fun. However, every time I go to the video gallery thread, all I see is "Sponsor Me" or "Eagle Sponsor" or "I need sponsor ASAP PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE". It seems like you guys are caring more about being "sponsored" then actually having fun riding. It seems like the "mini video" name, has been replaced with "sponsor video" and it really agitates me.
Besides the point of having fun, I also must point out that 99% of sponsor videos are useless. Look at any sponsored rider (a REAL sponsorship, not any "flow team" or small time team. I'm talking about proto, inward, eagle PRO team, RAD, etc..). All those riders (with very few exceptions) never in their entire life, created a sponsor video. They have proven over time that they are great riders with "great" attitudes towards riding. Any legit sponsor will care just as much about a person's personality as they will their riding ability. Sponsor videos not only don't show your attitude towards scooters, but almost makes it worse. It shows that you would rather spend your time making a sponsor video, then having FUN (this isn't always the case, but lots of times it is).
I own baystatebars and from a company owner's stand point, I would MUCH rather have somebody send me a video, where the rider makes me laugh my ass off constantly, and just has an overall good vibe. The whole "scootering is serious as fuck epic drama music" is a HUGE turn off towards me and a lot of other people for that matter. I'd rather see somebody having tons of fun, shredding on a scooter, and make me want to pick up a scooter as well.
All the best sponsored riders would be riding no matter what. If they were sponsored or not, they'd still be shreddin'. All these sponsor videos seem to depress the whole mood of scootering to where it's all about being the best, or all about having that title of "pro scooter rider". Lots of companies could care less about a great video, and just will COME TO YOU when they want to sponsor you. Professional athletes don't go to companies for sponsorships, the company goes to them. When you are at the point of being sponsored, a company MAY OR MAY NOT come to you.
END THE SPONSOR VIDEO CRAZE!
I love riding my scooter, anytime I'm on my scooter, I'm pretty much having fun. I might get frustrated if I'm trying something, but no matter what (with very few exceptions) I'm having fun. However, every time I go to the video gallery thread, all I see is "Sponsor Me" or "Eagle Sponsor" or "I need sponsor ASAP PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE". It seems like you guys are caring more about being "sponsored" then actually having fun riding. It seems like the "mini video" name, has been replaced with "sponsor video" and it really agitates me.
Besides the point of having fun, I also must point out that 99% of sponsor videos are useless. Look at any sponsored rider (a REAL sponsorship, not any "flow team" or small time team. I'm talking about proto, inward, eagle PRO team, RAD, etc..). All those riders (with very few exceptions) never in their entire life, created a sponsor video. They have proven over time that they are great riders with "great" attitudes towards riding. Any legit sponsor will care just as much about a person's personality as they will their riding ability. Sponsor videos not only don't show your attitude towards scooters, but almost makes it worse. It shows that you would rather spend your time making a sponsor video, then having FUN (this isn't always the case, but lots of times it is).
I own baystatebars and from a company owner's stand point, I would MUCH rather have somebody send me a video, where the rider makes me laugh my ass off constantly, and just has an overall good vibe. The whole "scootering is serious as fuck epic drama music" is a HUGE turn off towards me and a lot of other people for that matter. I'd rather see somebody having tons of fun, shredding on a scooter, and make me want to pick up a scooter as well.
All the best sponsored riders would be riding no matter what. If they were sponsored or not, they'd still be shreddin'. All these sponsor videos seem to depress the whole mood of scootering to where it's all about being the best, or all about having that title of "pro scooter rider". Lots of companies could care less about a great video, and just will COME TO YOU when they want to sponsor you. Professional athletes don't go to companies for sponsorships, the company goes to them. When you are at the point of being sponsored, a company MAY OR MAY NOT come to you.
END THE SPONSOR VIDEO CRAZE!
