What kind of sponsorship deal should I try to get as a skateboarder?

What kind of sponsorship deal should I try to get as a skateboarder?

Tony Alva (Pro Skateboarder) gives expert video advice on: What kind of sponsorship deal should I try to get as a skateboarder?; What happens after I get sponsored?; How long do skateboard sponsorships usually last? and more...

The best thing that you could ever get sponsored for, as far as skateboarding goes, is a board sponsor. That's the best, because boards are something that is expensive, and they're hard to keep in one piece for any length of time. Obviously, being made out of wood, boards deteriorate quickly, and sometimes delam, fall apart or break in half. So a board sponsor is always key. All of the other components that go on the board; trucks, wheel, bearings, grip tape even. All that. If you're a vert skater, you're going to need a pad sponsor and maybe a helmet sponsor. If you're a street skater, maybe jeans or shoes, because that's what they go through more than anything.