How many skateboarders turn pro every year?

How many skateboarders turn pro every year?

Tony Alva (Pro Skateboarder) gives expert video advice on: How do I go from an amateur skateboarder to being a pro-skateboarder?; How many skateboarders turn pro every year?; What kind of money can a pro-skateboarder make? and more...

I would say that from Tampa, going from the Tampa Am to Pro ranks, that there's maybe a hundred every year, maybe less, but I'd say there's only maybe ten that make it, you know. Probably less even. There's probably even less than ten that really make it because being a pro skater nowadays is just like with surfing. It's really not about how well you do in contests and stuff. It's really about your image.