Sponsorship

Post by **pigsteak** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:09 pm

so, merrick, are you saying that those who get paid do not climb because they love it? we seem to like to play these two against each other..if you make money doing it, you are greedy. if you are a dirtbag, somehow you are in a better, enlightened position? I doubt there are 3 sponsored climbers at the Red on any weekend, but I can sure as darn guarantee that there are 127 spraylords present...

Post by **MiaRock** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:26 pm

i think it is also a matter of personality. some people are more laid back and don't really care to put forth the extra effort for sponsorship, whereas there are other people that are more aggressive and/or enjoy being in the limelight more.

Post by **pigsteak** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:32 pm

eactly..I would say it is a personality issue, not one of how pure their motives are regarding climbing....

Post by **MiaRock** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:35 pm

so what's your personality piggie? fame and glory, or just personal satisfaction?

Post by **pigsteak** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:38 pm

knowing my inner child....as Casteneda says, taking the witness position...

are you kidding....climbing is 100% about ego stroking and exiting the 40 hour week...the stuff surrounding climbing, is 100% about friendships.

Post by **MiaRock** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:00 pm

i have to be honest, if i was good enough i would be all over getting sponsored, hell yeah...why would i deal with a crappy job when i could just travel and climb?

but considering i'm a complete chuffer to the 10th degree i don't really have to worry about these things, however finding myself a sponsored boyfriend could be something to work on...

Post by **rhunt** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:34 pm

ok off subject, would someone enlighten me?

What does 'chuffer' mean, seriously is that some weird Lexington term?

Does chuffer = gumby?

Post by **pigsteak** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:37 pm

even SoIll boys know what chuffer is....now for inbreds from columbus, I can understand the confusion...

Post by **rhunt** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:39 pm

so tell me great and enlightened pigsteak...I thought the so ill boys still use that gay duck-butt term

in Columbus we just call you WEAK!

Post by **MiaRock** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:40 pm

rhunt wrote: What does 'chuffer' mean, seriously is that some weird Lexington term?

it is exactly a chuffer that would ask that question...