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Why would u wanna go pro?
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why would you want to go pro?
A. For the money
14%
 14%  [ 5 ]
B. For the fame
8%
 8%  [ 3 ]
C. For the love of wakeskating
77%
 77%  [ 27 ]
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BillyOLDS
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 9:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

the only reason i would go pro is so i could quit my job all i need is a gas station sponsor and like 600-800 a month and i could be set.

and yeah there are riders that are making a descent living besides grubb, like byerly, G.daniels, brandon thomas, bassino, and few others. granted the first three are hyperlight riders but they maqke their money from photo incentives from other companies liuke nautique and oneal.
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

headhuntermx4, i have a gas station sponser Wink
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

do u ar are u just saying u do?
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i think his dad owns a gas station or something along those lines.
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Greg T, yup Smile
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 11:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was saying it would be hard to go pro ONLY for the money.
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You guys would be suprised of how many wakeskaters make a good living. If your on a company that makes good $$$ and your all over the mags and vids, your set..
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're going pro in any sport other then for "reason C" then you're in it for all the wrong reasons. (IMO, once the love is gone whats the point?)

Plus:

Money: Not much in wakeskating, unless you get LOTS of press.

Fame: Ha, yeah you might be recognized at a pro tour stop, that's about it. The Wakeskating industry isn't much about the red carpet and sparkles....

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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 3:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

well even if they are getting paid we all know where that money is going...t storms best buddies..... Wink Cool
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

haggard7, You're an idiot. Buy Volume #1 and you'll see Thomas rippin a song from Retrospect on the ivories (his piano) Rolling Eyes

But seriously, that vid r4wkZ t3h s3cKz... whatever that means.

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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.volumewakeskatevideos.com/
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

do pros really get free nachos becuase i better start practicin if they do
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nick, i was kidding.....but cmon we all know the truth
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What he or any other pro does when they're not riding isn't really any of our business.
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

haggard7, wut are you reefer-ing to?
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jboss, Laughing

I'm listening to Chopin right now... good sh:t

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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

haggard7, i'm not sure how much thomas cares, but for how nice he has been to you, i don't think you should say stuff like that in a public forum. even if other people already think it and regardless of whether it's true.
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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you guys suck and i want sum f-in nachos Mad Laughing



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PostPosted: Jul 31, 2005 11:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hola escuela. Soy.
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PostPosted: Aug 01, 2005 12:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nick Taylor, theres a new one

Hola bombero
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