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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #30 on: December 05, 2017, 08:02:19 PM »
How long till Big Pink is gone?

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #31 on: December 05, 2017, 08:03:18 PM »
so they're dropping a bunch of flow dudes.  who gives a shit?  i agree, they need to rebuild their identity; Nike has been looking like early 90s H street for a while
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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #32 on: December 05, 2017, 08:24:23 PM »
Osiris is trending maybe all those ex nike cats can rock D3s covered in shit

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #33 on: December 05, 2017, 08:43:38 PM »
Osiris is trending maybe all those ex nike cats can rock D3s covered in shit

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #34 on: December 05, 2017, 09:04:23 PM »
Who got a screenshot? Tryna see this post

But that’s pretty lame, to cut a guy when he’s not piling out, out there tre flippin 5 flat 5’s for instagram, going to Tampa Am, looks like he’s filming with real cameras in the streets a lot too, and Nike definitely isn’t hurting.

Heartless corporations being heartless though, what’re you gonna do

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #35 on: December 05, 2017, 09:07:00 PM »
Oh geez, if this is true, I can already see Birdo and Leticia trying to gain clout with the "I told you so" shit.  Than they will offer to put all the ex Nike riders on Consolidated Banana Shoes Inc.  Trying to bring Consolidated back from the bottom of the ocean.  Oh and don't expect to feed your families on checks from Consolidated, they haven't paid their riders in ages.  But they will give you a Holiday bonus which will be a 15$ gift certificate to Sizzler.

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #36 on: December 05, 2017, 09:23:26 PM »
For those that missed the post

All it was was a text post that said something like "I've been skating SBs since I was 13 and got on 2 years ago. Today they kicked me off. What did I do wrong? (Sad emoji)"

Then the description tagged some people like Sinclair and had the hashtag #iskateeverydamnday

Something like that

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #37 on: December 05, 2017, 10:53:11 PM »
For those that missed the post

All it was was a text post that said something like "I've been skating SBs since I was 13 and got on 2 years ago. Today they kicked me off. What did I do wrong? (Sad emoji)"

Then the description tagged some people like Sinclair and had the hashtag #iskateeverydamnday

Something like that

How do you get kicked of, when you were never officially on?  Like someone else said, they dont even have Zion listed on the team page?!  I guess they trimming the fat of their flow program.  Rule #1.  No one who does lazer flips will ever get on Nike officially.  Sorry Dashawn....

Maybe they were just trying to be straight up with Yoshi and told him, 'sorry bruh, there's no chance'.  Just to give him the opportunity to look for another brand he can actually officially get on.  Before he is in his late twenties and still on flow (TJ Rogers).  So maybe it wasn't that evil of a move on their part.  He just took it as a personal attack.  But hey, it's just business and keep in mind this is NIKE you are dealing with...

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #38 on: December 05, 2017, 10:55:11 PM »
Well I fully expect Adidas and NB# to pounce on all these riders. They're really the only companies that could compete with what Nike was paying them. Any word on if Cons will make similar moves?
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I saw your mom do a ollie to cooch drop straight down the big black pole, it was gnarly. she defiantly shut that shit down

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #39 on: December 05, 2017, 11:14:23 PM »
Who got a screenshot? Tryna see this post

But that’s pretty lame, to cut a guy when he’s not piling out, out there tre flippin 5 flat 5’s for instagram, going to Tampa Am, looks like he’s filming with real cameras in the streets a lot too, and Nike definitely isn’t hurting.

Heartless corporations being heartless though, what’re you gonna do

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #40 on: December 05, 2017, 11:23:29 PM »

How do you get kicked of, when you were never officially on?  Like someone else said, they dont even have Zion listed on the team page?!  I guess they trimming the fat of their flow program.  Rule #1.  No one who does lazer flips will ever get on Nike officially.  Sorry Dashawn....

Almost everyone on Nike has a contract, even the flow dudes. I know some guys who are at the very bottom of the Nike program but they'll still get money from Nike when they have a photo in a magazine. I'd say this Yoshi dude was a little higher than that, guaranteed Nike was paying him for coverage in magazines (if he had any), so even though he's not 'on', he was on.

As for the Dashawn thing - if he keeps winning Street League they'll keep fucking with him, lazer flips or not.

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #41 on: December 05, 2017, 11:24:37 PM »
The teams huge, but I doubt it will be as black and white as is being hinted at in the original post.I mean, GT, and Koston are the biggest part of their branding, and while Anti-Hero is respected, it isn't viewed as a "cool" Supreme brand like 917 or FA. CK1 also doesn't fit into either category really, and I would bet if he is "let-go" it is more to do with his legal troubles than a long-term image play by the brand. I also don't really see how the legends fit into this like Lance, BA, Gino, Guy etc. They aren't street leaguers, but Nike firing them all at once would hurt their brand more than letting go of all their street leaguers outside of Ishod and Shane.

I also think the pointing to their only Ams ride for 917, Numbers and Skate Mental is just random timing. Yuri Facchini was down there like 4 months ago, but just got the bump. I'm sure Yuto and Zion are getting paid, and will be officially on in time.

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #42 on: December 06, 2017, 12:59:17 AM »

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #43 on: December 06, 2017, 01:08:11 AM »
Someone said it in another thread, but "my turn" is no longer a valid reason for success in the skateboard industry. Being good isn't worth much if you can't stand out from the crowd.

Now, digging through the Nike team page, is anyone else shocked to see Willis Kimbel floating in the mix?

Read yourself and you'll understand that WK deserves his spot on any team.

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #44 on: December 06, 2017, 01:18:08 AM »
As long as they keep Luda Crooks. Fool deserves every cent of that Nike money.

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #45 on: December 06, 2017, 02:17:32 AM »
As long as they keep Luda Crooks. Fool deserves every cent of that Nike money.
I heard around the NC campfire he's already been cut...
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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #46 on: December 06, 2017, 02:52:10 AM »
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Someone said it in another thread, but "my turn" is no longer a valid reason for success in the skateboard industry. Being good isn't worth much if you can't stand out from the crowd.

Now, digging through the Nike team page, is anyone else shocked to see Willis Kimbel floating in the mix?
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Read yourself and you'll understand that WK deserves his spot on any team.

he's tall. i see what you did there

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #47 on: December 06, 2017, 02:54:21 AM »
Mariano is off. 

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #48 on: December 06, 2017, 02:57:45 AM »
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As long as they keep Luda Crooks. Fool deserves every cent of that Nike money.
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I heard around the NC campfire he's already been cut...

For a dude who spent many years rambling and planting tiny flags in shit he did well to last out as long as he did

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #49 on: December 06, 2017, 03:16:33 AM »
Is it worse to be fired by e-mail or in-person by Sinclair?

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #50 on: December 06, 2017, 03:43:17 AM »
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I was curious a while ago and  looked at their team page to see who their ams were. Was surprised to see it was basically the 917 team. Apparently even dudes like Zion, or lesser Olympic types like Midler are having trouble getting fully on. Maybe they're waiting for the 'roster' to be set.
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The only skaters Nike SB considers "am" are Vincent Touzery, Darkness, Antonio Durao and Kyron Davis.

Representing each of the board brands they've reportedly invested in (917, Skate Mental, Numbers).

Meanwhile there's guys like Josh Pall who is pro, had his own Blazer colourway with his name on it, and is nowhere to be seen on the Nike team page.

im pretty sure he's on the nike sb au program.

its interesting what nike does with their international teams.
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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #51 on: December 06, 2017, 03:47:41 AM »
I'd like to see a "Top Trumps" set of Nike riders playing cards to get an idea of how their minds work.

Street Cred
Market share
Shoe Units moved
Olympic hopeful
Profitability
Hype-beast factor
360 Marketing deal
Exposure
Oh and skateboarding.
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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #52 on: December 06, 2017, 04:39:03 AM »
I have been told that a lot of euro Nike riders stopped getting paid this year.
This is the evidence that confirms it.

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #53 on: December 06, 2017, 04:48:04 AM »
Sounds like the Nike dream ride bubble has burst

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #54 on: December 06, 2017, 05:13:08 AM »
I'd like to see a "Top Trumps" set of Nike riders playing cards to get an idea of how their minds work.

Street Cred
Market share
Shoe Units moved
Olympic hopeful
Profitability
Hype-beast factor
360 Marketing deal
Exposure
Oh and skateboarding.

Hah, I'd love to see this happen.
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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #55 on: December 06, 2017, 05:45:23 AM »
The teams huge, but I doubt it will be as black and white as is being hinted at in the original post.I mean, GT, and Koston are the biggest part of their branding, and while Anti-Hero is respected, it isn't viewed as a "cool" Supreme brand like 917 or FA. CK1 also doesn't fit into either category really, and I would bet if he is "let-go" it is more to do with his legal troubles than a long-term image play by the brand. I also don't really see how the legends fit into this like Lance, BA, Gino, Guy etc. They aren't street leaguers, but Nike firing them all at once would hurt their brand more than letting go of all their street leaguers outside of Ishod and Shane.

I also think the pointing to their only Ams ride for 917, Numbers and Skate Mental is just random timing. Yuri Facchini was down there like 4 months ago, but just got the bump. I'm sure Yuto and Zion are getting paid, and will be officially on in time.

?? they're not firing pros
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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #56 on: December 06, 2017, 06:01:45 AM »

I imagine him looking in the mirror crying while he posted this. If it was a Sinclair call I'm sure he told him the reason why,even if it was a "It's not gonna work out." Tough up and get new kicks, that post is just attention seeking bullshit similar to when your girl dumps you and you pathetically air it out on social media.

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #58 on: December 06, 2017, 06:30:26 AM »
It's never too late to not buy this crap.

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Re: Nike is about to cull at lot of riders
« Reply #59 on: December 06, 2017, 06:33:52 AM »
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Long_Knives
Swoosh shirts are the brownshirts then? I sort of believe an agenda like that from Nike.

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