Sponsor****p has many definitions as you have just outlined. When I
speak of my situation I don't use that term. I call myself a shop
level team rider for X shop and Y manufacturer.
In my case I get a good discount on new sails and rig components but
in order to make it work I have to roll it over every year and try to
sell it for close to what I paid for it. I always lose a little but
I'm always on new gear and can help with the development of new gear
by re****ting directly with the sailmaker and the distributor which is
pretty exciting.
Glenn
On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:18:44 -0700 (PDT), Bill <obxBill@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
>Most of you know me though OBX Beach Life and the Hatteras re****ts,
>but I have always had this question about "sponsor****p." Over the
>years, I have received free gear, and paid for it. Sometimes paid
>higher prices, sometimes lower. But I was wondering what really
>defines "sponsor****p?" I guess that getting all your gear for free
>constitutes that you "work" for your gear by actively competing,
>promoting the equipment, and getting your name out there. Do you
>"own" it or do you "trade it in" for new stuff when needed? Also
>there are levels, with sponsor****p driven by a local shop or directly
>by the manufacturer. Is sponsor****p also a "paid" status where not
>only do you get free gear, but also a paycheck from a sponsor? I
>assume this is true for competitive pros who make a living
>windsurfing, but for the majority of expert/pro skill level sailors
>out there that do not make a living at it, what do you get?
>
>I wanted to put this out there as a discussion topic to see what you
>all think of sponsor****p and what it entails.
>
>
>Bill
>www.obxbeachlife.com
>www.obxloopfest.com
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