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Supersitstart
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Hi all, I'm a pretty new climber but I'm progressing quickly. I sent V-1 my first time climbing, V-3 within a month, now 8 months later I'm at V-7. At this rate I will be at V10-11 in the next year, is that good enough to get sponsored, or should I wait until I get to V12 or so? I'm close to graduating, so I need some sponsors if I'm going to put off college to become a pro. Thanks!
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marebear
Jan 21, 2009, 5:29 PM
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Wait for it...
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suilenroc
Jan 21, 2009, 5:32 PM
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I hear Madrock will sponsor anyone...
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Supersitstart
Jan 21, 2009, 5:40 PM
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Ok but if I wait what will I do in the meantime? I climb 4 or 5 days right now, if I go to 6 maybe I'll improve faster? The other thing is my gym is lame and don't have hard enough problems. How do I set like a V-10?
I'll give madrock a call, can you hook me up with anyone there?
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taydude
Jan 21, 2009, 5:48 PM
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oh haven't you heard? V- anything is easier than anything on the V scale. Dude... you can't even do a V0? You must be really out of shape. Even the oldest and fattest guys on RC.com can climb that. Wow... I'd just off myself at that point.
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clausti
Jan 21, 2009, 5:53 PM
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in all seriousness, what you need to get sponsored is enter lots of competitions (preferably winning or placing), meet the vendors, volunteer at trail days, meet the sponsors/vendors, climb a lot outside, meet the reps, make friends at your outdoor store, meet the reps, Talk to the guys demoing gear anywhere you see them, ect.
Be known, be good, be nice, be friendly, be someone they want to have represent them.
There are LOTS and LOTS of people who climb extraordinarily well who have never been and will never be sponsored. And there are some people who don't climb as hard as you'd think you need, who are still sponsored.
And that being said most sponsored climbers still work for a living. Lots guide, Lots do construction. One I know refinishes wood floors. Some run climbing gyms.
Your first year sponsored is not going to get you any $$$ unless you are sharma, which you aren't.
Your best bet to convince your parents to let you go on a road trip instead of college is be really really responsible, save up as much money as you can (no eating out no movies no lattes no dates) before you graduate, and, best case scenerio, get deferred admission to college.
Enjoy your road trip, they're really fun.
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cporter
Jan 21, 2009, 5:56 PM
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Im guessing this is a troll but ill bite.
If you want a "real" sponsorship beyond free shoes you must compete and win in competitions. There is nothing special about your climbing abilities, there are many young guns these days that climb as hard as you are. A V-7 is a far cry from V10-V11 and don't expect this transition to be easy. Competitions are your best chance to get noticed. Also, climbers don't really make a lot money, you need to love what you do and not care about the money. Good luck.
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clausti wrote: in all seriousness, what you need to get sponsored is enter lots of competitions (preferably winning or placing), meet the vendors, volunteer at trail days, meet the sponsors/vendors, climb a lot outside, meet the reps, make friends at your outdoor store, meet the reps, Talk to the guys demoing gear anywhere you see them, ect. Be known, be good, be nice, be friendly, be someone they want to have represent them. There are LOTS and LOTS of people who climb extraordinarily well who have never been and will never be sponsored. And there are some people who don't climb as hard as you'd think you need, who are still sponsored. And that being said most sponsored climbers still work for a living. Lots guide, Lots do construction. One I know refinishes wood floors. Some run climbing gyms. Your first year sponsored is not going to get you any $$$ unless you are sharma, which you aren't. Your best bet to convince your parents to let you go on a road trip instead of college is be really really responsible, save up as much money as you can (no eating out no movies no lattes no dates) before you graduate, and, best case scenerio, get deferred admission to college. Enjoy your road trip, they're really fun.
Hook. Line. Sinker.
Curt
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suilenroc
Jan 21, 2009, 6:05 PM
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Supersitstart wrote: Ok but if I wait what will I do in the meantime? I climb 4 or 5 days right now, if I go to 6 maybe I'll improve faster? The other thing is my gym is lame and don't have hard enough problems. How do I set like a V-10? I'll give madrock a call, can you hook me up with anyone there?
Mark is extremely helpful. I wish i remembered his last name, shouldn't be that hard to find him though. He deals a lot with the dealer services.
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clausti
Jan 21, 2009, 6:08 PM
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curt wrote: Hook. Line. Sinker. Curt
meh. maybe, maybe not. if i can save the good people at the shoe companies this guy's call, then there has been good done today, yes?
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jcrew
Jan 21, 2009, 6:32 PM
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V10 might get some shoes.....v14 might get you a free trip to Rocklands, V15 and you could make as much as $20,000 a year. being pro seems so easy
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Jan 21, 2009, 6:38 PM
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clausti wrote: curt wrote: Hook. Line. Sinker. Curt meh. maybe, maybe not. if i can save the good people at the shoe companies this guy's call, then there has been good done today, yes?
Well, I've started to ride my bike a bit more often and I am now at the point where I'm not really sore after going 5 miles. How much better do you think I need to get before a team will pick me up to ride in the Tour de France?
Curt
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Jan 21, 2009, 6:38 PM
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if jt512 is going to leave the site because people keep asking the same questions, i'm going to leave this site because the trolls don't even try very hard anymore.
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clausti
Jan 21, 2009, 6:40 PM
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curt wrote: clausti wrote: curt wrote: Hook. Line. Sinker. Curt meh. maybe, maybe not. if i can save the good people at the shoe companies this guy's call, then there has been good done today, yes? Well, I've started to ride my bike a bit more often and I am now at the point where I'm not really sore after going 5 miles. How much better do you think I need to get before a team will pick me up to ride in the Tour de France? Curt
you should be placing in 100 mile races before you call gear companies.
see how easy that was?
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Jan 21, 2009, 6:50 PM
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clausti wrote: curt wrote: clausti wrote: curt wrote: Hook. Line. Sinker. Curt meh. maybe, maybe not. if i can save the good people at the shoe companies this guy's call, then there has been good done today, yes? Well, I've started to ride my bike a bit more often and I am now at the point where I'm not really sore after going 5 miles. How much better do you think I need to get before a team will pick me up to ride in the Tour de France? Curt you should be placing in 100 mile races before you call gear companies. see how easy that was?
I bet Curt could easily place last without even breaking a sweat! He'll be in the TDF in no time!
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Jan 21, 2009, 7:09 PM
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uhoh wrote: clausti wrote: curt wrote: clausti wrote: curt wrote: Hook. Line. Sinker. Curt meh. maybe, maybe not. if i can save the good people at the shoe companies this guy's call, then there has been good done today, yes? Well, I've started to ride my bike a bit more often and I am now at the point where I'm not really sore after going 5 miles. How much better do you think I need to get before a team will pick me up to ride in the Tour de France? Curt you should be placing in 100 mile races before you call gear companies. see how easy that was? I bet Curt could easily place last without even breaking a sweat! He'll be in the TDF in no time!
Derka Allah, Muhammad Jihad. Derka Sherpa-sherpa-sherpa. Hijacked!
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Jan 21, 2009, 7:11 PM
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curt wrote: clausti wrote: curt wrote: Hook. Line. Sinker. Curt meh. maybe, maybe not. if i can save the good people at the shoe companies this guy's call, then there has been good done today, yes? Well, I've started to ride my bike a bit more often and I am now at the point where I'm not really sore after going 5 miles. How much better do you think I need to get before a team will pick me up to ride in the Tour de France? Curt
Can you pass a piss test? I hear that's the new threshold.
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Jan 21, 2009, 7:13 PM
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nthusiastj wrote: curt wrote: clausti wrote: curt wrote: Hook. Line. Sinker. Curt meh. maybe, maybe not. if i can save the good people at the shoe companies this guy's call, then there has been good done today, yes? Well, I've started to ride my bike a bit more often and I am now at the point where I'm not really sore after going 5 miles. How much better do you think I need to get before a team will pick me up to ride in the Tour de France? Curt Can you pass a piss test? I hear that's the new threshold.
hehehe.
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Jan 21, 2009, 7:17 PM
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a lot of getting sponsored depends on how good looking you are. post some pics, i might know some people who know some people. if you look good, we can make videos look great, a little editting here and there, some fancy music.
do you mind working out on your climbing days off? a lot of the typical climbers just dont have the bodies were looking for right now. some of the companies i work with are thinking about bringing their clothing more mainstream, and trying to get their posters to sell more to teenage girls.
anyway, if youre serious about becoming sponsored, post some pics, preferably with your shirt off so i can see if anyone can use you.
(This post was edited by implant on Jan 21, 2009, 7:19 PM)
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Jan 21, 2009, 7:29 PM
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PM Gabe Walker. Like you he had amazing progress and is probably the most sponsored person on this site.
Gabe is the hero to all here who aspire to greatness
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Jan 21, 2009, 7:46 PM
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curt wrote: clausti wrote: curt wrote: Hook. Line. Sinker. Curt meh. maybe, maybe not. if i can save the good people at the shoe companies this guy's call, then there has been good done today, yes? Well, I've started to ride my bike a bit more often and I am now at the point where I'm not really sore after going 5 miles. How much better do you think I need to get before a team will pick me up to ride in the Tour de France? Curt
Five miles already? Kudos!, Time to remove the training wheels from your bike!
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Jan 21, 2009, 7:49 PM
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: PM Gabe Walker. Like you he had amazing progress and is probably the most sponsored person on this site. Gabe is the hero to all here who aspire to greatness
This is correct.
I heard El Cap is being renamed Gabe Walker
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mecalekahi-mekahidyho
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Were these said V-7 routes outside? Or are you talking about gym grades?
Gym grades do not correlate with outdoor grades in any form.
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Good advice! 
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