Zion of Nike

[Pete]

haha damn did vans new zealand post that before the straight up vans account did? someone just lost their internship.


i wonder what actually happened with nike. of all the people they continue to send free shit and resellable dunks to/ possibly even pay, they get rid of the kid going to the olympics. but what do i know




free max b

[TwisT]

haha damn did vans new zealand post that before the straight up vans account did? someone just lost their internship.


i wonder what actually happened with nike. of all the people they continue to send free shit and resellable dunks to/ possibly even pay, they get rid of the kid going to the olympics. but what do i know




free max b

they got Nyjah, Yuto, sky, Leticia, Rune, and Shane. That's who I can think of off the top of my head. Nike is pretty well represented.

[versacekid420]

damn, his welcome clip was a one up or currens ender in propeller lol.

[Ziad]

zion on crocs

[doublesteveburger]

Yeahh

White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor.

They already have Ray Barbee and he doesn’t wear a redbull hat

[Aatila]

haha damn did vans new zealand post that before the straight up vans account did? someone just lost their internship.


i wonder what actually happened with nike. of all the people they continue to send free shit and resellable dunks to/ possibly even pay, they get rid of the kid going to the olympics. but what do i know




free max b

Yeah you’re on to something I feel the same way. Did he (agent) ask for more money and they said nah so he dipped?

[TastyBurrito]

Wonder how many hopeful pro flows did Zion leap frog?

Haha. Jack Olsen probably thinking “he leaped frogged me again.”

[shannamal]

Yeahh

White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor.

jesus. they can't win apparently.

if they don't have enough people of color on, they're racist. if they add one of the most talented skaters on, who happens to be black? "White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor."

sick

[TastyBurrito]

Curious if a Zion Pro model (or at minimum a Zion Pro colorway) was part of his deal?

I feel like that was probably one of many deciding factors for him leaving Nike.

[alecjahr]

Vans skate Instagram just posted a welcome to the team.

[Swithflip]

Expand Quote

Yeahh

White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor.

[close]

jesus. they can't win apparently.

if they don't have enough people of color on, they're racist. if they add one of the most talented skaters on, who happens to be black? "White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor."

sick

Man, how many black skaters Es got... I bet is less than vans, but És dont have that image. Its not because vans and themselves, its about their public.

Like people posted before, Skott Kane, Batien, Jay Lay, Van Wastell era was more interesting

[versacekid420]

Curious if a Zion Pro model (or at minimum a Zion Pro colorway) was part of his deal?

I feel like that was probably one of many deciding factors for him leaving Nike.

i really don’t feel like he “left” nike. i can’t believe this is still up for debate. from his post and just common sense, you don’t just leave that paycheck.

[HiResDes]

I was a huge fan of this kid but then came the Red Bull visors and dressing like Wesley Snipes in Demolition Man and his skating became less enjoyable.

I just hated his song pick so much in the Godspeed video thought it wrecked the flow of the video even though the skating was obviously incredible.

[figureitout]

Austyn Gillette>Zion Wright

Vans jumping all over that olympic visibility, that contract came quick.

I didn't picture the olympics to be an important part of Vans marketing but eyes are eyes, and dollars are dollars i guess.

Vans>Nike

[LURKIN RENOIR]

Not american, so I have to ask.  Is there Laws in the USA that stipulates that companies should treat people different due to the color of their skin? Seems Kind of rasist to me.
 

[TastyBurrito]

Expand Quote

Curious if a Zion Pro model (or at minimum a Zion Pro colorway) was part of his deal?

I feel like that was probably one of many deciding factors for him leaving Nike.

[close]

i really don’t feel like he “left” nike. i can’t believe this is still up for debate. from his post and just common sense, you don’t just leave that paycheck.

I will say this, if Vans approached Zion w/ a poaching mentality, the prospect of a pro model/color means residuals on top of a check. Zion probably went to Nike with the info, expecting a counter offer, and when Nike didn't match, he walked.

Zion treats skateboarding like a business, so, in my head, that kind of negotiation would take place. Especially seeing he knows his worth (Olympian status included) he knew he can always score another big name shoe sponsor.

A lot of other skaters don't have that kind of bargaining chip, but he does.

[zahed]

Crucify me Slap, but i'll definitely be tuned into the Olympics. A gold medal for Zion in Park and for Dashawn in Street would be extremely sick.

[versacekid420]

Crucify me Slap, but i'll definitely be tuned into the Olympics. A gold medal for Zion in Park and for Dashawn in Street would be extremely sick.

dude we’ll all be watching. this is literally insane that skating will be in the olympics.

[WavyDavy]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Curious if a Zion Pro model (or at minimum a Zion Pro colorway) was part of his deal?

I feel like that was probably one of many deciding factors for him leaving Nike.

[close]

i really don’t feel like he “left” nike. i can’t believe this is still up for debate. from his post and just common sense, you don’t just leave that paycheck.

[close]

I will say this, if Vans approached Zion w/ a poaching mentality, the prospect of a pro model/color means residuals on top of a check. Zion probably went to Nike with the info, expecting a counter offer, and when Nike didn't match, he walked.

Zion treats skateboarding like a business, so, in my head, that kind of negotiation would take place. Especially seeing he knows his worth (Olympian status included) he knew he can always score another big name shoe sponsor.

A lot of other skaters don't have that kind of bargaining chip, but he does.

Does he have a manager or something like that in who handles all his sponsorships?

[manysnakes]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Curious if a Zion Pro model (or at minimum a Zion Pro colorway) was part of his deal?

I feel like that was probably one of many deciding factors for him leaving Nike.

[close]

i really don’t feel like he “left” nike. i can’t believe this is still up for debate. from his post and just common sense, you don’t just leave that paycheck.

[close]

I will say this, if Vans approached Zion w/ a poaching mentality, the prospect of a pro model/color means residuals on top of a check. Zion probably went to Nike with the info, expecting a counter offer, and when Nike didn't match, he walked.

Zion treats skateboarding like a business, so, in my head, that kind of negotiation would take place. Especially seeing he knows his worth (Olympian status included) he knew he can always score another big name shoe sponsor.

A lot of other skaters don't have that kind of bargaining chip, but he does.

[close]

Does he have a manager or something like that in who handles all his sponsorships?

There’s not a single professional athlete with an energy drink sponsor who does not have a manager.

[TastyBurrito]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Curious if a Zion Pro model (or at minimum a Zion Pro colorway) was part of his deal?

I feel like that was probably one of many deciding factors for him leaving Nike.

[close]

i really don’t feel like he “left” nike. i can’t believe this is still up for debate. from his post and just common sense, you don’t just leave that paycheck.

[close]

I will say this, if Vans approached Zion w/ a poaching mentality, the prospect of a pro model/color means residuals on top of a check. Zion probably went to Nike with the info, expecting a counter offer, and when Nike didn't match, he walked.

Zion treats skateboarding like a business, so, in my head, that kind of negotiation would take place. Especially seeing he knows his worth (Olympian status included) he knew he can always score another big name shoe sponsor.

A lot of other skaters don't have that kind of bargaining chip, but he does.

[close]

Does he have a manager or something like that in who handles all his sponsorships?

[close]

There’s not a single professional athlete with an energy drink sponsor who does not have a manager.

I think he, and a lot of the Florida skaters, all working with The Boardr. Dudes who helped start SPoT, then started managing and repping skaters – mostly Floridians as that's where they're based.

(Nine Club episode of dude who started The Boardr)

[shannamal]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Yeahh

White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor.

[close]

jesus. they can't win apparently.

if they don't have enough people of color on, they're racist. if they add one of the most talented skaters on, who happens to be black? "White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor."

sick

[close]

Man, how many black skaters Es got... I bet is less than vans, but És dont have that image. Its not because vans and themselves, its about their public.

Like people posted before, Skott Kane, Batien, Jay Lay, Van Wastell era was more interesting

[close]

"skateboarding was better when I was younger." such fascinating insight. do you have a substack where we could read more?

got his ass with that substack reference, nice work

[Swithflip]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Yeahh

White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor.

[close]

jesus. they can't win apparently.

if they don't have enough people of color on, they're racist. if they add one of the most talented skaters on, who happens to be black? "White midle class guy brand is trying to get tha flavor."

sick

[close]

Man, how many black skaters Es got... I bet is less than vans, but És dont have that image. Its not because vans and themselves, its about their public.

Like people posted before, Skott Kane, Batien, Jay Lay, Van Wastell era was more interesting

[close]

"skateboarding was better when I was younger." such fascinating insight. do you have a substack where we could read more?

[close]

got his ass with that substack reference, nice work

I bet you both agree with me, just trying to do a cool reply..unless Tyson, Curren and Kyle Walker are better than old team.

[urbneathme]

Crucify me Slap, but i'll definitely be tuned into the Olympics. A gold medal for Zion in Park and for Dashawn in Street would be extremely sick.

dashawn is not on the olympic team so it seems unlikely he will win a medal

[zahed]

Expand Quote

Crucify me Slap, but i'll definitely be tuned into the Olympics. A gold medal for Zion in Park and for Dashawn in Street would be extremely sick.

[close]

dashawn is not on the olympic team so it seems unlikely he will win a medal

you are correct, i thought it was top 5 in street. fuck!

[Atiba Applebum]

Expand Quote

Crucify me Slap, but i'll definitely be tuned into the Olympics. A gold medal for Zion in Park and for Dashawn in Street would be extremely sick.

[close]

dude we’ll all be watching. this is literally insane that skating will be in the olympics.

Is it?   It’s a skateboarding contest that’ll be on TV.   That hasn’t been that shocking of a thing since the start of the XGames in what 96?    And I’m sure it got national exposure in the 80s. 

Now if you said it’s insane breakdancing will be in the Olympics like it will be next time, then I’m on board

[BugleBites]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Crucify me Slap, but i'll definitely be tuned into the Olympics. A gold medal for Zion in Park and for Dashawn in Street would be extremely sick.

[close]

dude we’ll all be watching. this is literally insane that skating will be in the olympics.

[close]

Is it?   It’s a skateboarding contest that’ll be on TV.   That hasn’t been that shocking of a thing since the start of the XGames in what 96?    And I’m sure it got national exposure in the 80s. 

Now if you said it’s insane breakdancing will be in the Olympics like it will be next time, then I’m on board

It’s probably a big deal to sports fans who have been conditioned to believe that certain events are incredibly important. As a non sports fan, the olympics is just another competition I have no interest in.

[JimGeko]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Crucify me Slap, but i'll definitely be tuned into the Olympics. A gold medal for Zion in Park and for Dashawn in Street would be extremely sick.

[close]

dude we’ll all be watching. this is literally insane that skating will be in the olympics.

[close]

Is it?   It’s a skateboarding contest that’ll be on TV.   That hasn’t been that shocking of a thing since the start of the XGames in what 96?    And I’m sure it got national exposure in the 80s. 

Now if you said it’s insane breakdancing will be in the Olympics like it will be next time, then I’m on board

[close]

It’s probably a big deal to sports fans who have been conditioned to believe that certain events are incredibly important. As a non sports fan, the olympics is just another competition I have no interest in.

Sports are stupid.

[sometimeperhaps]

If I somehow remember it’s on and am free at the right time I might turn it on, just because I’m curious. But I’m sure the terrible announcing and overall Olympic-ness of it will have me last a couple minutes.

I am looking forward to the threads that pops up here and will likely get a few good laughs. Can’t wait to see some stylin threads.

[versacekid420]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Crucify me Slap, but i'll definitely be tuned into the Olympics. A gold medal for Zion in Park and for Dashawn in Street would be extremely sick.

[close]

dude we’ll all be watching. this is literally insane that skating will be in the olympics.

[close]

Is it?   It’s a skateboarding contest that’ll be on TV.   That hasn’t been that shocking of a thing since the start of the XGames in what 96?    And I’m sure it got national exposure in the 80s. 

Now if you said it’s insane breakdancing will be in the Olympics like it will be next time, then I’m on board

[close]

It’s probably a big deal to sports fans who have been conditioned to believe that certain events are incredibly important. As a non sports fan, the olympics is just another competition I have no interest in.

[close]

Sports are stupid.

im not a sports fan, nor am i a street league/xgames/whatever else is out there fan, but it’s the fucking olympics.  if we weren’t somewhat interested, it wouldn’t be one of the most talked about things up here, but it is and so that to me seems like we’re all a little curious and you’d be lying if you said we weren’t gonna at least try to watch it.