How do you get sponsored for skateboarding?

P-Rod) has said that your best chances of getting sponsored is by entering contests, showing up to demos, making friends in the skate industry – doing everything you can to get yourself out there. Go to all the local skateboard competitions, events, and parties.

Can you get sponsored by local skate shops?

Local Skate Shop: Usually your first sponsor will be from a local skate shop. Team managers will see you at a local contest and ask for your sponsor me video or you send it to them by dropping it off at the skate counter. This will be the first free product you will receive and endorse as your shop sponsorship.

How do skateboard sponsorships work?

Sponsored riders can expect to get gear and event attendance support. They might get some costs covered, and be reimbursed for things they spend money on, to do the activities the company is paying for. A professional rider will receive money directly from the company for boards, ads, or straight out payment.

How much do skateboard sponsors pay?

Maybe $1500 to $2500. For a full set of sponsors, at least like, $5000 a month… I’d say somewhere around there. But some people get $5000 a month, just from one sponsor, depending on who you are hooked up by.

What does Sponsor mean in skateboarding?

Skateboarding sponsorship is the commercial sponsorship of an individual or team of people who participate in skateboarding, competitions or public activities.

How much do sponsors pay skateboarders?

$250 a month is about the most your’re pulling in from a sponsor that makes trucks you want to ride and, while no amount of money is worth the grustation of a bad truck, up to $1000 a month can help you finance one badass truck or SUV or Beemer.

Do pro skaters make money?

The only pro skaters making decent money on hardware are ones who own their own skate company. The three categories pros make money are shoes, clothing and drink. There are a few skaters who cross into mainstream, like Tony Hawk, who can sign mainstream sponsorship deals with companies not connected to skateboarding.