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January 25, 2008
How does an AM Become a PRO?
So how does an AM become a PRO? This Question was asked by Interstate member Christian.
Being Pro is different for all companies. Many factors and standards are set to elevate an up and coming ripper to near god status. Timing, image, popularity, and age all play a part in the decision usually made between the owner/financial backer and the team manager/promotional manager.
We asked the Pro Rodney Jones who currently rides for Positiv, how did you turn Pro? Back in 2002 Rodney got the nod from Powell. Here's how it went down for Rodneck. Powell set some lose bench marks. Jones had to enter a lot of Am contest and do well. "I entered everything I could get to." He did well and the skate media noticed. "I got a lot of coverage and when I got the 411 wheels of fortune. It all fell into place. The head of promotions gave me the news and I was stoked." Who made the decision? "It was a joint decision between my Team Manager and George Powell." I had worked hard and it paid off. Powell had faith in me and really hooked me up." Rodney said, "I had finally made it."
Rodneck also gave some insight to how it went down for some other big names.
"It's not the same for everyone and it's not always fair. Look at Lutzka he was an Am for awhile and was killing it. It wasn’t till World Cup in Germany that it finally happened to him. Leo Romero got a lot of coverage and the public almost forced it to happen. Transworld Am of the year has a big affect too. Coverage makes a difference"
We hope that gives you some insight to the unscientific world of pro skating. The Ask the Pro section is a new section on Interstate. We have a few big name Pros who are willing to answer your questions about the skating world.
Go to the Forum section under ASK THE PRO and submit your question. Once a week we select one question and post a response on the Interstate Blog page. If your question is selected we will send you some gear from one of our sponsors.
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