Looking for team riders/climbers-sponsorship related

**str8line** · 02-23-2005, 03:48 PM

Eider is looking for athletes for its North American team.

Eider is a French brand with a credible and lengthy history of manufacturing outerwear. They have been around since 1962 and have had a presence here in America for 6 years.

I'm requesting that fellow maggots please put the word out to people you might know who are overwhelmingly worthy of wearing the best gear made--no joke.

If you don't know Eider, go here to find out about them:

http://www.eider-world.com/

As Eider's team manager, I am the one who is helping Eider put together a team that represents the market that Eider is after here in North America.

The website shows you their team in Europe and its heavy climbing/exploration/freeride emphasis, and we feel it is important to follow that formula here.

I would prefer people with recognizable names but will not rule out up and coming athletes if they are standout individuals. I need to stress that I am looking for true badasses who are 100% commited to bringing their sponsors value. Riders with other sponsorships and a impressive resume/portfolio will have a stronger opportunity to represent Eider.

I am looking for:

Climbers-Alpine, ice, sport, etc.

Snowboarders-Freeride(big mountain and jib), Alpinists, etc.

Skiers-Alpinists, Freeride(big mountain and jib)

Guides-Certified mountain guides, etc.

The goal is a team that works dilligently to create publicity and bring credibility in order to help Eider achieve brand recognition and awareness here in North America. That means athletes who work with photographers, cinematographers, editorial outlets, T.V., the public, etc.

If you know someone who might be interested, tell them to get in touch with me at:

gordy100@msn.com

Thanks,

Gordy

**The Reverend Floater** · 02-23-2005, 03:51 PM

This should get interesting.

**kush1** · 02-23-2005, 04:15 PM

I am in no way rad enough but, you should prob let them know their english linky no worky........unless it is just on my comp.

**Yossarian** · 02-23-2005, 04:18 PM

Personally, I think the people that really stand out in my mind are those who are mixing the disciplines, the more flawlessly the better.

It's the fundamental reason that guys like Sage et al are so far ahead - the mixture of two or more of those disciplines, be it Big Mountain and Jib, Ski Mountaineering, or whatever - is what is truly unique when performed at the highest level in both/multiple categories.

EDIT: add to that someone you can put in front of cameras, and can represent the brand to a wide market, and you've got a really interesting individual, no? Maybe one or two people around here even fit the bill, no?

EDIT: my hair, it is perfect, no?

**Mcwop** · 02-23-2005, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by kush1

I am in no way rad enough but, you should prob let them know their english linky no worky........unless it is just on my comp.

It worked on my Mac (Firefox). You just have to click it like 50 times.

**SquawMan** · 02-23-2005, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by str8line

Eider is a French brand...

enough said....NEXT!

**The Reverend Floater** · 02-23-2005, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by SquawMan

enough said....NEXT!

YEAH! We don't need no terrorist-lovin' garments over here! Yeah!

**runethechamp** · 02-23-2005, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by SquawMan

enough said....NEXT!

We all know there's no mountains in France and that there is no skiing, climbing or mountaineering going on there.

**gonzo** · 02-23-2005, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by SquawMan

enough said....NEXT!

it's official: you're a huge douche.

since you registered last month and have been spewing shit ever since, you probably haven't figured out who str8line is. why don't you go re-read his post, especially the last word, put 2 and 2 together, then put your foot in your mouth and shut the fuck up.

p.s. don't come back with "i was being sarcastic" because i don't give a shit.

**Stoysluttie1** · 02-23-2005, 04:57 PM

Well he was being sarcastic for me

How about expedition sponsorship Mr. G.????

**Xover** · 02-23-2005, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by str8line

As Eider's team manager, I am the one who is helping Eider put together a team that represents the market that Eider is after here in North America.

I am looking for:

Climbers-Alpine, ice, sport, etc.

... since you don't climb htf as team manager are you gonna recognize a "badass" climber??

On a more serious note, I would think you of all peeps should be able to open up there lil black book of e-mail addys and contact the Groms, Spencer Wheatley's and McClean's of the lower 48 and get'm signed up; no??

Round these parts I can think of one Mr. Trackhead that you should contact; unless he's too much of a "chicken shit"

**FollowMe** · 02-23-2005, 05:21 PM

Gordy...I know you've been trying to track me down. I broke my tib and fib at Kirkwood last weekend, so the spancership thingy won't work out this year, but thanks for thinking of me

...

P. S. Good luck, Eider makes some tough looking gear. I'll keep my eye peeled.

**watersnowdirt** · 02-23-2005, 05:23 PM

Ah, it's days like this when I wish I were better at climbing.

and jibbing.

and big mountain riding.

and skiing.

oh, and mountaineering.

um, I could wear the clothes - I'm good at that.

**Stu Gotz** · 02-23-2005, 05:24 PM

I wouldn't know an ice screw from an ice pick, and when I get over 7,000 feet it feels like a fat man is sitting on my chest. But I am more than capable of sitting in the baselodge, drinking copious amounts of liquor and yelling, "This Eider shizzy is the bomb, yo!" That's gotta count for something.

I must warn Str8line that HOT97 is my main sponsor, so all photo slutting, arctic expeditions and spelunking opportunities must be cleared with the homeoffice in the Bronx.

**crashnburn'd** · 02-23-2005, 05:35 PM

I'd be all for sponsorship, but I just bought new clothes...

**ak_powder_monkey** · 02-23-2005, 05:39 PM

hmmmm if they want to send me a couple jackets I'll see that they get on kids up here and photos taken of said kids doing rad things.

**MOHSHSIHd** · 02-23-2005, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey

hmmmm if they want to send me a couple jackets I'll see that they get on kids up here and photos taken of said kids doing rad things.

sport the XC team and get shots of them doing rad airs on XC gear...that would be cool

**LAN** · 02-23-2005, 05:46 PM

Will they spancer someone who can drink massive quantities of beer in short periods of time?

**vinzclortho** · 02-23-2005, 05:47 PM

Sounds like you should sponsor Kip Garr. Far as I know he's a SICK skier, an ice climber and a guide in Alaska who lives in Squaw. He's also Ingrid Backstrom's boyfriend and I know we've found info on him before. He's a solid dude and generally badass.

**Buzzworthy** · 02-23-2005, 06:06 PM

What an offer!! Again, Gordy gives yet again.

Eider is killer shit, if you are worthy, I would jump on this.

I am not worthy.

**crashnburn'd** · 02-23-2005, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by LAN

Will they spancer someone who can drink massive quantities of beer in short periods of time?

Wanna form a team?

**bcrider** · 02-23-2005, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by str8line

I am looking for:

Snowboarders-Freeride(big mountain and jib), Alpinists, etc.

Do splitboarders fall into this category?

Is it product only…product and photo incentive…product, photo incentive, and travel budget? Etc…

Does Eider make other products besides clothing (like packs) that might cause conflict with other sponsors an applicant might have?