Some quick 661 questions.

[Poseidon]

Okay, which pads of theirs do you guys use for shin protection, I've been looking for some shin protection.

Also, I see a lot of you are sponsored by them, how hard is it to get sponsored by them. How good do you have to be?

Thanks for the help,

Poseidon

[MuniAddict]

Okay, which pads of theirs do you guys use for shin protection, I've been looking for some shin protection.

Also, I see a lot of you are sponsored by them, how hard is it to get sponsored by them. How good do you have to be?

Thanks for the help,

PoseidonThese.:) (http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=20809)

[Poseidon]

Ah! Thanks! I was looking on their website and couldn't decide what people used for unicycling.

Thanks,

Do you know anything about the difficulty it is to get sponsored by them though?

[MuniAddict]

Ah! Thanks! I was looking on their website and couldn't decide what people used for unicycling.

Thanks,

Do you know anything about the difficulty it is to get sponsored by them though?I seems pretty easy lol! It might help if you send them a short video of your best stuff, along with a brief bio about yourself. Good luck you should get it fairly easy.:D

[Poseidon]

Alrighty, I might look into it in the near future.

[zfreak220]

This guy got sponsered with this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAOJeJDCpAg). I also heard of somebody getting sponsered without even sending in a video.

[MuniAddict]

Alrighty, I might look into it in the near future.Cool. In the meantime, I think you need to post a reply here.
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71313)

[Poseidon]

So, if I were to send in a video... What level of sponsorship would I get? What would be my responsibilities to the company? And would they just send me stuff for free? I've never looked into this before.

[MuniAddict]

So, if I were to send in a video... What level of sponsorship would I get? What would be my responsibilities to the company? And would they just send me stuff for free? I've never looked into this before.Usually it's just a discount on their merchandise. The level of sponsorship really depends on you, in many ways. I sent them a direct email and told them that I would promote their company with links on my website, all my videos would carry their logo, and I sent them links to all my videos, and emphasized my 130,000 or so views, so they know a lot of ppl will see their products. If a sponsor knows they will get something in exchange, like free publicity and such, it can really help. They gave me the second level which is "Elite". Still just a discount, but better than paying full price.:)

[Poseidon]

Okay, that makes sense.

I didn't expect them to just give out free stuff willy-nilly. I'll definatley shoot them an email and tell them I'll promote their stuff. A discount would be nice!

[littleman]

I haven't seen any of your videos but most get the bottom level of sponorship, which is 40% off everything on their site and every other company linked to their website. Terry got the 2nd level because he gets reallly good media coverage. Your job is basically to spread the word of 661 and get the name out there. Thats why they sponsor so many unicyclist, because we get a lot of attention, which is good advertisment. You get stickers for free I believe, if you want freebies. I still haven't got any.:(

[Poseidon]

If I want the first level of sponsorship, do I have to sign anything or give my address (assuming I don't want free stuff)

I don't want to sign any legal documents or give an address. I just wanna be able to say I'm sponsored for unicycling.

[Poseidon]

Sorry for double post, but I sent them an email, telling them about how I'd promote their stuff. We'll see how it goes without a video, but I told them they could request one.

[adjuggler]

This guy got sponsered with this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAOJeJDCpAg). I also heard of somebody getting sponsered without even sending in a video.
I didn't send a video and got sponsored. I wrote a large essay, which probably wasnt nessecary but hey, I got on board.

[vanpaun]

I asked if they wanted a video, they said no. I sent one later. Terry is "das uber 1337"

[mill_mobile]

This guy got sponsered with this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAOJeJDCpAg). I also heard of somebody getting sponsered without even sending in a video.
Whoa, in my opinion, no disrespect to the guy, but i reckon i could get sponsored with my vid then... And i feel i am a sh!t rider!

[Jerrick]

Whoa, in my opinion, no disrespect to the guy, but i reckon i could get sponsored with my vid then... And i feel i am a sh!t rider!


Do it.

Actually, do what I did, fill out the form very vaguely, not write up a huge essay at all, no video links, hit enter, and get sponsored.

I just wanted cheaper shirts.

[Poseidon]

I emailed them and they sent back:

"What would you buy from us? We really support cycling and moto only."

I told her stuff for Muni, and t-shirts as well as shoes, cus' they'd be cheap with a 40% discount.

[littleman]

I emailed them and they sent back:

"What would you buy from us? We really support cycling and moto only."

I told her stuff for Muni, and t-shirts as well as shoes, cus' they'd be cheap with a 40% discount.

Wow, I believe your the first person to be questioned. Maybe 661 realized they sponsored to many unicyclist.

[Poseidon]

I guess so, I wasn't expecting to hear this actually.

Oh well, lol.

[Poseidon]

Woo-Hoo.

I had replied to the woman and told her what I would buy. After about 2 weeks of waiting I got a reply from another person saying to fill out the normal sponsorship request as if I was a cyclist. Then, they sent me an email today saying that I'm sponsored!!!

Okay, this is cool. Now, do I absolutley HAVE to sign that contract that they emailed me? I don't really want to sign any conctracts to be honest. Can I just use the code. What did you guys all do?

[unibikeling]

This guy got sponsered with this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAOJeJDCpAg). I also heard of somebody getting sponsered without even sending in a video.

Oh hell no. Dont post my videos please.

[unibikeling]

Whoa, in my opinion, no disrespect to the guy, but i reckon i could get sponsored with my vid then... And i feel i am a sh!t rider!

i take disrespect... erm.. offense?

I should just remove that video, thank you very much. It serves me no good, it was during/after winter, so i was rusty, and i sucked a bit back then. I'm a far better rider now.

[Poseidon]

Woo-Hoo.

I had replied to the woman and told her what I would buy. After about 2 weeks of waiting I got a reply from another person saying to fill out the normal sponsorship request as if I was a cyclist. Then, they sent me an email today saying that I'm sponsored!!!

Okay, this is cool. Now, do I absolutley HAVE to sign that contract that they emailed me? I don't really want to sign any conctracts to be honest. Can I just use the code. What did you guys all do?

Let's try to keep things on topic please ^^^. Your video was posted a few weeks ago unibikeling. Not trying to be mean but you could have PMed that person and told them how you felt. I completley understand your concern though. But please, I'd like to get answers to my questions without a fight being ensued.

Thank you.

[Jerrick]

i take disrespect... erm.. offense?

I should just remove that video, thank you very much. It serves me no good, it was during/after winter, so i was rusty, and i sucked a bit back then. I'm a far better rider now.
With a very nice new camera.

Start filming.

[Jerrick]

I never signed a contract, I just used the code so I can get products for cheap.

[unibikeling]

Let's try to keep things on topic please ^^^. Your video was posted a few weeks ago unibikeling. Not trying to be mean but you could have PMed that person and told them how you felt. I completley understand your concern though. But please, I'd like to get answers to my questions without a fight being ensued.

Thank you.

yeah, sign the contract, fill in the page behind it also. I mean, it doesnt bind you to anything really. I had my dad read through it once or twice (he knows a lot of legal stuff), he said it was fine.

welcome to the 08 season, Poseidon.

[unibikeling]

With a very nice new camera.

Start filming.

yeah yeah yeah... Ive got a lot of things going on right now. Drivers training, OEC studying, and work.. I'll try and ride with my friends, and make a good movie.

[adjuggler]

i take disrespect... erm.. offense?

I should just remove that video, thank you very much. It serves me no good, it was during/after winter, so i was rusty, and i sucked a bit back then. I'm a far better rider now.
aww man I wanted to see that 30''+ Si hop?