Which Pro rider giving biggest bang for buck??

[prayfawind27]

there are so many pro riders,which one you think is bring in the most cash(sales of gear) for the company they are riding for?. My pick,Len10 is Slingshot Ace in the whole??

[ralfiboy]

Defenetly hadlow. He appeals to pretty much everyone who kiteboards. He is best in the PKRA and kills loops nearly as much as lenten which means every dangler will think he's good. At the same time he is also rocking boots, which makes him appreciated by the core, kite low movement.

[soul19]

I think that the word "pro" needs to be defined a little better .... Dimitri would have good bang for the buck as his company Epic is based solely around him. Aaron Hadlow is great for Flexi, Dre is Cabrinha for me, Lou is and will always be Wainman Hawaii and I am pretty sure that almost every company has someone that you think of when that brand is mentioned. Jeremy Tronet does a great job in repping Ocean Rodeo that I always look forward to his video parts. Ben Wilson will lead us into the wave revolution with his new company as well as Felix Pivec with Switch. Ian and Reo are also others that will step up big in the future for Cab and BWS. Lot's out there!

James

[JumpinJoe]

I would say this is an easy question to answer,
Len10 for sure!

What we don't know is how much he costs SS.

With his habits he might cost them more then he's worth.

But He's a prefect for the image.

[Starsky]

Naw man, Dre actually drives pro model purchases and there are a lot of switchblades out there. Dudes just know they gonna be cool riding his set up, but in direct pro units to kites sold its Lou. His legend launched the entire brand.

Haldow does have universal appeal. He rocks so hard no one dare disrespect but I bet there are more rabbits out there than haldow pros, maybe even than flexy water kites. Not bad for a relative new player in the market.

Lenten? He sells more red bull than kites. He's nuts alright and talented too but its all about the life or death shit with him. Doesn't inspire many riders to want to be like him.

Then there is Dimitri, he pretty much drives his brand.

[tautologies]

Aw come on guys read the question. The biggest bang FOR THE BUCK.

This conversation is useless without numbers. How much does Lenten earn from SS? Then how many kites are directly or indirectly sold as a result of them representing the company. The calculation is pretty easy really, but impossible to answer without looking at numbers. Obviously the calculation is as easy do as it is hard get by information. Obviously a "pro" has different roles, and what the company hires them gets and values will be different.

The higher earners like Lenten and Hadlow probably earn quite a lot more than up and commers (probably 3 to 6 times as much). How does that translate into sales? How many here rides the Fuel because they have seen a video of Lenten? How many does NOT ride SS because that rider has rubbed them the wrong way? How does the riders represent the brand? Contribute to brand value? To R/D? To making thew brand recognizable for new customers? The overall calculation is something the brands themselves has to do, but it is definitely not a given that a rider like Lenten gives the most bang for the buck.

[philmb]

Gotta be honest, rather watch vids of youri than lenten these days...

[Toby]

since the majority or riders love to jump, they can more identify with riders like Dimitri.
If it comes down to sales, put Aaron next to Dimitri on the water, and Dimitri would get more sales than Aaron. Plus the guys who want to be like Aaron and his kite, normally are "sponsored" and don't pay full price, guys who just like to fly pay full (yes, they are older but have the bucks...and it is the majority).

Happy discussing now!

[tautologies]

Gotta be honest, rather watch vids of youri than lenten these days...

agreed. or some of the more modern wave riders. There are so many really really good riders out there that don't always have to tell everyone how crazy they are.

[tautologies]

how about this guy? Won the SUP world Championship, participates and does well in Windsurfing competition...does tow-in and rides kites like this:

http://www.naishkites.com/2011/en/naish ... ode-9.html