Video: Wil White - Going for it

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rumblefish255 (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:08)

So cool to see an edit with this dude, there is not enough footage of this guy riding! I don't know if you might see this Wil but if you are looking for more places to ride in so-cal hit me up we have some trails on private land that we have permission to build out in the desert that are taking shape real quick and it would be an honor to have you come out when they are closer to being finished.

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richierocket (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:20)

Wow, he seems really down to earth and likeable. I hope you pick up a solid sponsor in 2014 Wil. Keep keepin it real!

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scott-townes (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:05)

This video only makes the mystery of how some people get full sponsorships even more baffling. Seriously, there are kids that race Cat 3 state-level events with better deals than what Wil pointed out in this edit. The bike industry is quickly becoming the skiing industry... if it's not there already. Being good is a prerequisite while knowing the right people seems to be the deciding factor in most cases. This is all on top of it being almost impossible to make a career off of freeriding. That opportunity died out a while ago and those that continue to do it are part of a very rare bunch. It sucks.

richeytea (Dec 26, 2013 at 4:34)

I believe this is wil's personal PB account: m.pinkbike.com/u/suicidedownhiller

brodoyouevenbike (Dec 26, 2013 at 10:04)

Indeed, I remember a few years ago some guys on pb were saying he was bullshitting and he couldn't ride, guess they shut up now.

Stralov (Dec 26, 2013 at 10:08)

a few more videos like that and big positive response from the community and sponsors will be coming! you need publicity man! go for it Wil!

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suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:21)

I posted this down below, but I'll post it again here so it's higher up, that way everyone will read it. I truly appreciate each and everyone of you, you guys are the support I need to get out there and keep building and riding. OK, Wil White here, first of all, thank you for every one who actually knows what they're talking about and being really supportive. Let me clear up a few things. 1. I'm not a downhill racer, nor do I claim to be, and I don't want sponsors through racing, it's not my thing. I did it for a while but got bored with it real quick. 2. I absolutely agree that one of the biggest issues I have is limited event coverage. I don't have the money to make it to any European events, I barely have enough to travel to the ones I do manage to make. I would absolutely LOVE to go out on the FMB tour and prove I can compete with everyone else, but I can't be dropping 1-5 grand every time an event pops up. I've also been going to college full time for the past 3 years, which hinders everything a bit as well. 3. I don't live in Kamloops, Whistler, Utah, nor am I a rich boy with a foam pit to practice in. I learned every single one of my tricks to dirt, by building jumps at this field in the video. My biggest personal struggle is never having a secure riding spot. Every where we had is now closed, bulldozed and fenced, like I said in the video. I build in secret for months, usually by myself, just to have something to ride for a month before it's gone. Hopefully that'll give everyone a little insight to go off of, and not just spoutng random things. Thank you everyone for your support, the fans are the only thing that keep me on the bike and going for it.

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airmiller44 (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:37)

Wil, its time to move! Kamloops, Whistler, Utah

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richeytea (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:41)

Well said Wil! You are one of my favourite riders to watch at rampage every year! Your old school style is awesome and rarely seen nowadays, keep up the good work and good luck for the future!!

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suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:42)

Me and the girlfriend are definitely talking about and planning to move to Utah, Hurricane or Springdale, both small towns with in 10 minutes of Virgin and the Rampage site!

socalshreder (Dec 26, 2013 at 19:53)

Will let the forest service be ur friend lol. I work for them and thanxs to them Summit has a bike park again. But I see were ur coming from, Socal has a lot of land that's privately owned.

ov3r1d3 (Dec 26, 2013 at 22:11)

the Trailiban is no DH/freeriders friend....haha

Biking-Fix (Dec 27, 2013 at 1:39)

Good luck mate, it will be hard without results but you do have the talent. I'm sure you realise there are many haters on any forum including PB, may just be jealousy, I don't know but just keep going. At the risk of sounding like your dad you do need a new saddle though! Hehe.

stopcomponents (Dec 27, 2013 at 7:34)

we will sponsor you, we do replacemnt brake parts, like rotors , pads etc.. ryan - stop components

z05m (Dec 27, 2013 at 13:52)

Wil has so much talent and for the past 2 years seeing him ride Rampage the way he does proves it. He's definitely one of the most underrated riders out there. Here's hoping 2014 will change a lot of things for him.

lalodh (Dec 28, 2013 at 8:41)

Man you have good friends!! that is a lot of hours working on your ramps. Congrats to you and your crew.

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Jaydenfarley (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:04)

he deserves more!

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parkourfan (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:20)

It's complete bull that this guy isn't sponsored. Just because he can't dial in a new dh bike at every world cup event doesn't mean that he shouldn't have companies throwing money at him. He obviously has the talent and the passion to send it big at events like rampage...hell, the only reason I knew karpiel was still alive and kicking is because of this guy right here.

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racer303 (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:27)

karpiel is alive and kicking? lol

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kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:27)

lol wil white at world cups. i think you mean fmb tour events.

parkourfan (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:35)

I mean world cups. As in he isn't gonna be an atherton running world cups and dialing in the Fury. I'm well aware that he isn't racing world cups. I was a little ambiguous there, sorry.

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kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:44) (Below Threshold)

regardless, it is extremely hard to get sponsorship without results. coastal crew did it with awesome cinematography and a lot of work on videos. wil white will never get a big deal simply because he doesn't have results. until he gets faster and actually starts winning RACES not just being that one guy at Rampage. sure he gets tons of credit for sending those jumps at Rampage but hitting big jumps will very rarely get a full sponsorship. race results are key to sponsors

parkourfan (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:47)

Sure, I get that. But as he said in the video...what, like 30% off? Joeys get that without even racing...I agree that White needs to get out there in terms of competitions and results, but still. He's a great rider who does send it big (albeit a few times a year, you're totally right about that) who deserves more imo.

kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:51)

valid point. only problem is i can think of tons of great riders who send it big and deserve more than they have.

parkourfan (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:53)

Absolutely. Tons of freeride and slopestyle talent out there that doesn't get recognition - on the other hand, actually racing dh, if you have talent...win a few races with a big enough margin and you're set.

kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:54)

precisely my point. its unfortunate but thats the way it is.

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SeanC1 (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:18)

yeah but, he placed way above other sponsored riders. NBC aired the Rampage this year, and some bike companies could have had their products all over Wil's bike on National TV. Missed opportunity there if you ask me.

turbokicks9250 (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:31)

I think that if they do get a big mountain tour separate from the fmb, Guys like Wil White will start getting sponsors. I know there was talk about it at some point.

jerryhazard (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:52)

I don't think he necessarily should have results. He's obviously a talented rider who has the ability to help push the sport. He has a likeable personality, and we all KNOW who he is. He's a recognizable name in the sport. With a little company support behind him, his media presence would grow, in turn doing him and the company good. At least he's getting product support, but travel and entry fees are not cheap....

raymond-george (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:00)

Companies should help riders out even when they don't have prestigious results; just because they can't afford to make it to contests, let alone rack in FMB points, doesn't mean they aren't doing a good job as a rider.

jerryhazard (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:06)

For sure. The bottom line for a rider is to promote a company, product, image and brand to the best of their ability. If it were results only, then only podium competitors would have sponsors.

beanbelly (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:27)

I think wil should be taking the guy who friggen dropped out of rampage and then quit fmb in generals sponsors any day of the week you say your done riding then hey your done now give will every single op that they gave that guy (i can't remember his name he was Russian tho) to wil, obviously wils light burns much brighter and he's one of the much sharper knives im the knive drawer so somebody give the poor kid a friggen hand!!! Give him some sponsors and new bikes get him more exposure please he deserves it!!

Fuglio (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:55)

At mnt life

His name is kirill and he didnt have sponsors either.

www.pinkbike.com/photo/10054074

kanioni (Dec 26, 2013 at 8:01)

AFAIK Kirill is/was sponsored by DMR. I think a Russian bike shop supports him too.

airmiller44 (Dec 26, 2013 at 8:46)

Hes also sponsored by manitou/answer/hayes i believe

beanbelly (Dec 26, 2013 at 9:09)

All those ppl luck up wil white now!

wake-n-rake (Dec 26, 2013 at 9:15)

White doesn't say "braaaaaaah" enough or skid down illegal loamers in the wet to get on a shop team.

beanbelly (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:54)

All those company's pick up wil now!!! He's obviously got a future in the sport!!

nation (Dec 26, 2013 at 20:32)

The guy who "dropped out" of Rampage was Kirill 'Benderoni' Churbanov. He dropped out for a justified reason, the line he had worked on for such a long time didn't pan out (he had an open loop that he even tried a few times!), and he wasn't willing to hurt himself riding some other persons line completely blind. He also has nearly no sponsors, just small scale support from DMR, Manitou, and a local shop. He is only even remotely recognized because of his ability to send it on HUGE hits with and SS bike. Him and Wil both deserve more credit than they get, hell, Benderoni is about the only guy getting anything in Russia any exposure.

beanbelly (Dec 26, 2013 at 21:56)

Well brenderoni actually said he doesn't want to ride pro any more he said hes done and asked that no one send him letters asking him to come back and that he needed time to think about his leaving the sport, and how he might never pick up a bike again..... That being said those small sponsors need to grab wil..... Out with the old in with the new!

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theowolfenden (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:36)

EVERYBODY SPONSOR WILL WHITE

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raymond-george (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:51)

Wil White is such a boss, one of the only kids in MTB truly doing his own thing!

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suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:08)

That means a lot coming from an X-games competitor, you killed it bro!

iggzdaloc (Dec 26, 2013 at 21:27)

Such a core rider - mad respect

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oriion (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:11)

Such a humble kid, with a huge future.

adsjabo (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:24)

Too right, its so refreshing to be part of a sport where most of the true rippers are actual decent blokes and gals. Craziness that he isn't sponsored! That has to be fixed!

bonkywonky (Dec 27, 2013 at 6:24)

Not sure. Unless you win races all the time you depend on image as well and him being a humble, down to earth guy might actually work against him as he doesn't have the image that appeals to 16 year olds. Personally, I like this kid way more then most of these Monster drinking, New Era hatted, bro saying goons that are a bit too common in DH these days.

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kkkkyyyylllleeee (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:03)

It's amazing that no major sponsors have picked this guy up.

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kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:22) (Below Threshold)

you need results for sponsors.

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gs4designs (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:48)

he beat half of the big name guys at rampage...twice. thats pretty good results.

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kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:53)

true. problem is that Rampage is wil whites only event of the year. all the other guys hit every fmb tour stop of the year (excluding the dhers like atherton who race the world cups). beating half the guys at rampage once a year is not good enough. sorry wil

gs4designs (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:00)

why so much hate on wil? hes a rad dude who can seriously throw down on a bike whether its the trails, dirt jumps or gnarly shit. The guy is good and deserves some big sponsors. stop sippin on that haterade man. i think someone is just a little jelly theyre not wil.

lsmillie (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:00)

Will hucks massively and seems like a really cool dude to rep a couple of companies and he stands out with his hair

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kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:05) (Below Threshold)

haha i never personally attacked wil. he's a great guy and an awesome rider. all i said is he doesn't have results. which he doesn't. I'm not jealous of wil at all. i was a half-second off his time at sea otter. proof?http://www.seaotterclassic.com/pdf/results/2013/CAT1downhill.pdf

gs4designs (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:06)

lol thats sea otter man...sick braggin rights bro

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kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:10) (Below Threshold)

results are results

gs4designs (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:14)

at sea otter....get some results from a real race up then start comparing your self to will. Bottom line is will deserves a good ride and some good sponsors. and you gotta stop hatin man he shreds and can throw down...

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kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:15) (Below Threshold)

lol im not hating dude. I'm simply stating he doesn't have results. take wils dick out ur ass. sure sea otter is a weak dh race but i don't see ur name on that sheet at all. and i sure as hell can compare myself to someone who is a half-second faster than me.

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gs4designs (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:18)

I dont brag about a sea otter result....wills a local rider and ive grown up racing with the guy im just simply saying he deserves a ride. Ok cool you could pedal just as fast as will at a stupid race?? You're a spode man.

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kpilar (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:20)

hahaha i respect defending your friend man i really do. unfortunately us arguing isn't going to get him a sponsorship. results are. oh and I'm not bragging about my sea otter result. who would brag about 19th place at sea otter? i used it as a way to prove that I'm in no way jealous of him. I'm jealous of riders with full time sponsorships.

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jerryhazard (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:58)

What have these guys won recently: Aggy, Gully, Kenny Smith, Doerfling?

Results are not the end-all be-all of rider support. Personality, talent, presence and passion. A rider or group that continually ups their game in some fashion, and can generate a media presence can get sponsored without results. Wil doesn't hit the whole FMB tour because (I'm guessing) he can't afford the expense. You can't drop school and job without some sort of outside support.

Sorry, I believe media presence trumps results, unless you are completely dominating the scene,and only a very few of the supported athletes are in that position. With a little work, Wil can get a much wider media presence. Hell, we all know who he is... just need to spread the words and pictures a bit.

ryansimonovich (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:11)

Hate to break it to you but results mean nothing.

beanbelly (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:36)

Ummm false I've seen results mean the world EXAMPLE A: i can rep a company and get you on board with a product just by a quick 2 or 3min conversation face to face but i didn't put up proper results this season since it was my first season racing and thats exactly why Easton didnt choose me as a rider for them this year after they in fact came to me looking for my race resume.... If my results had been there the sponsorship would be here so..... I hate to break it to ya but RESULTS MATTER guys.... And you know what else.... Time matters, and hrs gotta make sure he puts in the time for this.... Maybe he isnt putting enough practice time in or something.. Idk but there's a reason for everything, everything happens for a reason y'all..... Good luck will be coming his was before we know it!!! If your reading this wil we are all rooting for ya, best of luck this upcoming year stay healthy buddy!!

tstep3 (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:44)

Your argument about results are everything is completely false in wil's case. If getting first place got you sponsors then very few people would be sponsored. The key to sponsorship for him is a combination between media, product developement, being a good person, and then finally contest results. People like Dylan sherrard and Matt hunter aren't known for results, but look how far their media presence and great personalities have taken them.

SithBike (Dec 26, 2013 at 4:29)

Wil White must have been working really hard for the sponsors this year at Rampage with his fashion statement. I had to ask my American cousin if tucking a bandana into one of your back jean pockets like Snoop Dogg is a gang sign.

Quebracho (Dec 26, 2013 at 4:52)

www.pinkbike.com/news/So-You-Wanna-Be-Sponsored-2013.html
I hope this article can solve your bickering dudes...

Anyway. Even though he does few (1?) contests or viedos, I'm pretty sure everybody on this page agree that riding rampage finals is HUGE f*ckING DEAL and silly local DH teams get better support with less exposure and results.

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suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:04)

OK, Wil White here, first of all, thank you for every one who actually knows what they're talking about and being really supportive. Let me clear up a few things. 1. I'm not a downhill racer, nor do I claim to be, and I don't want sponsors through racing, it's not my thing. I did it for a while but got bored with it real quick. 2. I absolutely agree that one of the biggest issues I have is limited event coverage. I don't have the money to make it to any European events, I barely have enough to travel to the ones I do manage to make. I would absolutely LOVE to go out on the FMB tour and prove I can compete with everyone else, but I can't be dropping 1-5 grand every time an event pops up. I've also been going to college full time for the past 3 years, which hinders everything a bit as well. 3. I don't live in Kamloops, Whistler, Utah, nor am I a rich boy with a foam pit to practice in. I learned every single one of my tricks to dirt, by building jumps at this field in the video. My biggest personal struggle is never having a secure riding spot. Every where we had is now closed, bulldozed and fenced, like I said in the video. I build in secret for months, usually by myself, just to have something to ride for a month before it's gone. Hopefully that'll give everyone a little insight to go off of, and not just spoutng random things. Thank you everyone for your support, the fans are the only thing that keep me on the bike and going for it.

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suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:45)

Also, @ kpillar, here's my "race" run from sea otter www.pinkbike.com/photo/9485553. It was all about having fun, just like everything on a bike is. You can't put jumps in on a race course and expect me not to have fun, I mean come on.

gregorygsmith (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:07)

Wil, I just read every post. Take it from a 41 year old marketing guy who has been riding and racing two wheels since the 80's. Run with this postive traction and build a Wil White sponser me site by donation. List those people on your site with their own personal statement and pledge amount (just thinking out loud). Move to the big show and learn how to win everything or make those hurt trying to get on the podium (every day). We are all sick of the bike companies for wheels size changes etc., but being the best and private would inspire alot of us. Furthermore, do it on 25 1/3 wheel size and make us all laugh out loud. Smile, hold out, stay private and watch the Wil White fund grow. You need to have people around you connect you to those who can help. Brand momentum and being known for something specific is the key. The Atherton family understands this. Good luck and enjoyed the film. One more thing, when they say go. tear the lid off it and hand them all their ass (smile).

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suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:11)

I think this is one of the best comments, you definitely get it, and understand what I'm going for. But I don't deserve to take donations from any of you guys, I love the suggestion/idea though. Thanks for the support man, I appreciate it.

ctmtb98 (Jan 8, 2014 at 14:23)

Please set up a donation thing!!! I would love to help send you to comps!!! i'm sure others would definitely love to help out, i know i would!

downhilldj127 (Dec 26, 2013 at 8:09)

After going to the rampage site and walking around... Just riding the event let alone completing the contest multiple times and finishing your runs is worthy of free frames and components in my world... Keep on getting down with the git down man

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potthead (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:18)

The only privateer rider at rampage

gtreesong (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:45)

What is wrong with ride what u got? if u show up the people with the new gear,u put them in place. for the past year I've been riding a giant glory 2009 with a rim held together by shoegoo. hopefully, I'm getting a giant glory o next week. to wil, hold up,dude. you can make it through.

suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:06)

Thanks buddy, Keep repping the old gear! I love my bike, and it's people like you who show that you don't have to have the brightest TLD kit with the newest demo to be a good rider. Ride for the love of the sport, not the love of the newest equipment. Props for keeping it real buddy!

jtmtb82 (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:44)

Wish Santa Cruz would sponsor him. They need a freerider.

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knightridersix04 (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:58)

They have Logan Peat...

lsmillie (Dec 26, 2013 at 17:35)

Logan is more slope they need a pure bread big mtn shredder like wil.

jtmtb82 (Dec 26, 2013 at 21:46)

Thats what I was thinking. Logan Peat is awesome but not freeride. I think he goes to rampage as part of Semenuks build crew

stiksandstones (Dec 30, 2013 at 13:24)

Logan goes to rampage to help build, but if he were invited to compete, im sure he would be honored and ride well.

redwustran (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:04)

The greasiest flow is matched completely perfect with his huck to flat style and its so sick

Sweatypants FL (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:05)

super rad dude. a pleasure seeing you ride at Rampage the last 2 years man. make more videos... there's plenty of big mountain riders that are sponsored simply from an internet presence that don't win anything (i can't recall the last thing that Aggy, Gully, Kenny Smith, Doerfling, Lacondeguy, etc... won), but ride awesome. those names alone... i know that anything and everything those dudes put on video will be sick as shit, and they have good personalities to go with the amazing riding. any of their videos that pop up on pinkbike's news feed, is then the talk of the entire rest of the day amongst my group of friends. their name gets out there, their riding is visually spectacular and creates a buzz, that's all you need to keep your name on people's tongues. doesn't have to be all about winning something (although it doesn't hurt). just keep at it, it'll come to you.

suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:08)

That's the plan, thanks for the support!

soup4myfamily (Dec 25, 2013 at 23:04)

Wil, I think you're rad!! I love your presence at Rampage and the attitude you keep even when it seems like the judges aren't giving you the scores you deserve and you get screwed on riding order. Screw racing though. You don't need results, you need a plan to film, someone to shoot and edit you and a story for each edit. Thats all you need. Polish it up with some clever writing in your proposal and you will get what you need. EVERYONE knows who you are, just show them what they get out of the deal EXPOSURE=)

suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:07)

Thank you! That's my plan, I'm taking next semester off from college to focus on filming. Only obstacle now is being a one to three man build crew and building everything to film.

simcik (Dec 27, 2013 at 7:16)

Time to make a trip Wil! Virgin or Green River this spring...

gtreesong (Dec 26, 2013 at 12:27)

Great job man. I'm 15 with a old bike and myself to build and ride with. however,if u complain, people will laugh.keep it up, u don't need sponsors.if u can ride better with old equipment just as good as people with sponsors up the ass, then who is it who's better? u, of course .

mikehayward (Dec 29, 2013 at 13:25)

You obviously love riding and work hard, but you do have some sponsors. There are many riders at my local jumps (Porc) who can do all the tricks you are doing, and most of them don't expect or have sponsors - they just keep riding.
"Nobody seems like they want to help me out" sounds a little expectant, not what big sponsors are after - be careful what you say!

If you are really serious about getting sponsored and going pro, you have to accept that you need to pack it all up and go for it - save up a bit, stop or finish college and move to somewhere you can access contests/hone your skiils - Whistler or Winterpark or one of the big resorts is a good start - you're lucky enough to not need a visa being in North America.

From there you can work enough hours to pay your way and ride all day (get evening or night work). This is the tried and tested way for so many up and comers.

Good riding video - Best of luck to you Wil.

skyrider4ever (Jan 2, 2014 at 12:42)

Proud Poppa here,(Gypsy White) I am even more proud to see al the positive comments this clip received, Zach, seems we need to get together and make more!

We are always working to get to more events , and will not give up!

Fuglio (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:06)

Don't worry bout the sponsorships. get a shit job to pay for transportation and entry fees keep competing and making videos and the sponsorships will take care of its self.... but for real at least go to school part time 1 or 2 classes. If you got a good job buying gear and going sweet places to ride isn't a problem anymore

RatHunter83 (Dec 26, 2013 at 5:10)

I'm surprised Dartmoor or NS hasn't picked him up yet. Get him on a team with Sam Pilgrim, send him to Europe for a year, and I bet Wil would come home with a bucket load of medals and trophies!

airmiller44 (Dec 26, 2013 at 6:51)

Cool guy, rad rider, but he needs to enter more events and move to a place where he can get more riding in and be in the spotlight. You cant just get free stuff for being a badass, you have to be out there promoting the product at events or big edits. Hope he does one of the above soon.

triggstar (Dec 26, 2013 at 9:21)

Awesome rider..got some big skills..and he's totally right about rampage get rid of the wood it's a natural event! As for his non sponsors good things come to those who wait...his time will come.no pun intended lol

woolin (Dec 27, 2013 at 6:27)

Wil all you need to do is post a monthly edit just like Jack Fogelquist. That will get you alot more exposure and show sponsors you are able to give them something in return.

Terryotomy (Dec 26, 2013 at 17:05)

I will continue to push for unconditional sponsorship every time I run into a Canfield or Transition person on the trail. I think these would make good-fitting sponsors for you. There needs to be more riders like you, killing it just for fun, no matter what.

FriedRys (Dec 26, 2013 at 17:08)

Keep rippin' Wil, you have a ton of fans out here pulling for you. nothing get's me going like an old school shredder and I suspect I am not the only one. You remind me of a young Bourdo, just sending it and going for the glory, damn the torpedoes! Keep shredding bro, someone has the good sense to pick you up, and if they don't, their loss.

Mutiny5050 (Dec 27, 2013 at 0:59)

You have to build to ride and I see you know that. Great job so far and keep it up. Enter as many contests as possible and get results. But above all finish your education and follow bikes as a lifestyle. If it happens it happens. Need a place to ride in north LA co. Hit me up.

Lilshredman (Dec 28, 2013 at 9:38)

Dear Will, As a fellow San Diegon, I just want to thank you for the way you have grown the sport out here. I don't know how you do so well at Rampage if you are just dirt jumping... Good luck in 2014!

slayemf (Dec 28, 2013 at 10:08)

Will I think first you rip...You do something we all love to do, ride a bike. I feel you when you talk about not being able to get to all the contests. For me it is the trails. I am 43 and you inspired me to crush it harder. Comeing from 25 years of sk8brding it was easy to cross over. I am way off point, I say just keep pushing it and stay postive. You have that down pat , the positive..Keep it upright and hope you had a great x-mas...Oh and one more thing, I posted about you a year ago and told everybody to watch for you and here you are now...PB main thread...You are the man...

toytoy (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:17)

this guy is awesome and hes riding a bike with a ripped seat someone needs to sponsor this dude and get him higher quality gear

m-jeff (Dec 25, 2013 at 20:19)

Been anticipating this for a while. Really hope to see him more next season

DareDevil1984 (Dec 26, 2013 at 1:00)

I think he´s a smart guy! He´s rippin it! On Rampage he got robbed.

suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:15)

Nah, Norbs got robbed. and Andreu. And Tyler.

DareDevil1984 (Dec 26, 2013 at 15:24)

Sadly, thats true. I´d say judges have to do the oakley sender twice next year before taking a seat in their armchairs

CapturesbyCarman (Dec 27, 2013 at 11:01)

and Mcgarry...

c2crider (Dec 26, 2013 at 4:35)

Hold tight Wil! Comes across as a really nice down to earth bloke. Been following him on here for a while and hope there are big things in his future!

Bdusty1 (Dec 26, 2013 at 9:35)

Dam man sorry to hear bout your ridin spots, that's such b.s! Will, you all whrite in my book ! Cheers dude, will be watching for ya next RaMpAgE!!!!!

freeride-forever (Dec 27, 2013 at 21:53)

Well said Wil. There is no other raw, pure, natural event out there & until there is, Rampage should be that event. I couldn't have said it better myself. Sounds like a douchey place you live in. You have my sympathy.

SpP3 (Dec 26, 2013 at 14:00)

i dont even watched it but already adeed it to favourities. great riding and attitude. strong guy ))

realsam (Dec 24, 2013 at 16:57)

awesome edit

mrgonzo (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:29)

Great edit. Good luck to you with everything Wil. Looking forward to seeing more of you.

rentalkid (Dec 25, 2013 at 23:12)

Totally agree about the rampage keep it natural!! Kokanee is man made enough

jeremylemke (Dec 26, 2013 at 0:20)

give these guy a sponsorship !

stopcomponents (Dec 28, 2013 at 8:36)

im trying too, he has yet to repond to my many emails i have sent him . ryan

jackson169 (Dec 26, 2013 at 8:59)

Wil, we'll help you build. Just let us know, we're there!! Let's build more at Anderson!!!

beanandcheeseburrito (Dec 26, 2013 at 20:17)

Hey Wil. What a totally likable guy. Refreshing actually.

Where were you riding in the video? It looked like San Diego / Lake Hodges.

danonow (Dec 27, 2013 at 17:01)

Can I go to rampage too if he can?

BigSteve420 (Dec 25, 2013 at 23:45)

semenuk should take him up to bc and hook him up, this kid could be insane with some support. Wil is the man

enorbz (Dec 26, 2013 at 17:46)

Such a rad dude, care free, loves the sport, just needs the same love back from the sport thats all, dope spot as well!!

beanandcheeseburrito (Dec 26, 2013 at 20:49)

You're headed in the right direction. This PB story and video should help out immensely. We're pulling for you man!

stiksandstones (Dec 30, 2013 at 13:26)

Watching the mom, dad, girlfriend (and Wil) at Rampage led me to believe an amazing reality show could be made from this.

Cnilz (Dec 27, 2013 at 6:25)

A ture mountian biker. Doesn't need all the hoopla. Just wants to ride

bike4real (Dec 25, 2013 at 21:16)

Somebody just give him a sponsor!!! like seriously this is getting crazy

mrfitz424 (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:29)

Sponsor the dude. He kills it.

HaggartyProductions (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:36)

Wil's underrated nuff said.

shnboardman (Dec 26, 2013 at 9:51)

Cannot understand why you are not sponsored? You ride like a boss

Sshredder (Dec 26, 2013 at 12:06)

Privateer, Rebel.....I like this dude!

Donodh (Dec 26, 2013 at 13:09)

Make a trip up to Santa Cruz. You would love it here.

danmaran (Dec 27, 2013 at 2:07)

Great vid and photography. Is that film chopper made by go pro ??

CapturesbyCarman (Dec 28, 2013 at 7:10)

No it is custom

bikesrlame (Dec 27, 2013 at 7:31)

my friend offered to sponsor him, no word back

ctmtb98 (Dec 27, 2013 at 16:44)

please someone sponsor him!

justridetrails (Dec 28, 2013 at 9:04)

come to the east coast and ride highland and creek we are a tight nit group over hear

VRvento (Dec 30, 2013 at 23:31)

move to Whistler, problem solved.

biker-king-182 (Dec 27, 2013 at 4:22)

awsome

satn (Dec 25, 2013 at 22:34)

Give him more!!!

Tiberium (Dec 28, 2013 at 16:28)

froggen??

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emccurrie (Dec 27, 2013 at 10:48)

you can flip a moderatly sized jump, do some tricks, go kinda fast. and that deserves sponsors? crying about it isn't gonna get you them. maybe get a good job sacrifice a winter so you can have 20G saved for the next year so you can follow your dreams. sorry but going to school and not working isn't helping your case of trying to become a "pro" mountain biker. its one or the other. i was on my way to pro. probably just as good as you, not sending as big as stuff but doing a lot more tricks then you. check my edit out. i decided to work in the oil patch and just make good money and move on. but making a edit like this just makes me laugh. move somewhere so you can have stuff to ride. and build lots so you can showcase what you got. cause otherwise you never will

CapturesbyCarman (Dec 27, 2013 at 10:58)

I have ignored many ignorant comments on my write up, but you sir have by far the most ignorant and lame comment of the bunch. You dont know Wil, and if you think by watching this video you now know exactly whats going on and feel it is ok to bash on someone then I feel sorry for you. No where has Wil ever said that he "deserves sponsors" so I'm not even sure where you got that idea. Being a photographer/film maker I asked him if he was looking for sponsors, so if anything it is ME who wants Wil sponsored. Like I said before, very ignorant comment.

laynehip (Dec 27, 2013 at 14:01)

I tried to take his statements and put them in a way that makes him sound less like a jerk.

"Wil, you are able to back flip a moderately sized jump, do a few tricks, go decently fast and you think that deserves sponsorship? Complaining about the lack of sponsorship is not going to make it happen. Another option is to get a good job and sacrifice a winter. This would give you the ability to follow your dreams in the future with some disposable funds in the bank. Going to school full-time and staying unemployed will not help you achieve your goal of becoming a professional mountain biker, it is not possible to do both. I was on my way to becoming a professional rider as well. I was just as talented as you, I had a larger variety of tricks however I was not able to go as large as you. You can look at my edit for proof. My decision was to work for a despicable but necessary industry and to give up my dream of becoming a professional mountain bike rider in exchange for a fairly large salary. The video you just made provides me with laughter. My advice is to move somewhere where you will have a plethora of things to ride and you will be able to better showcase your riding."

Didn't really work though.
Horrible comment.

CapturesbyCarman (Dec 27, 2013 at 14:23)

thats awesome Laynehip lmao. I wish people would criticize others in this polite manner, at least it wouldn't make them look jerky! Thanks for the laugh

PeruDownHiller (Dec 27, 2013 at 15:11)

You lost me currie, at "My decision was to work for a despicable but necessary industry and give up my dream of becoming a professional mountain bike rider".

Which is fine and your choice, but I think we can all agree that therefore you might not be the ideal person to be dispensing advice to Will regarding pursuing his dream of becoming a professional mountain bike rider.

Will's a baller - driven and fearless, and he'll get it figured out. And he's only 19 for pete's sake. Overall, the pettiness by a few on this site really detracts a lot from it could and should be, and it keeps alot of folks like myself away. Kind of a shame, we all love biking and its a niche enough sport that theres plenty of room for all. P.S, create, don't tear down.

angrynipples (Dec 27, 2013 at 23:04)

Emccurrie your narcissm is astounding and you're probably too arrogant to even notice your own gargantuan ego. Go self promote somewhere else

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mrtee (Dec 26, 2013 at 4:30)

I think I'd be put off sponsoring a guy who bitches about not having sponsors, how events are run, having to build his own trails, and who only has a small presence on the web. If you aren't scoring results then you need to be making regular web edits to give your sponsors representation. He's a great rider, granted. A REALLY great rider. It's no ones right to be sponsored though. It's not about who it's fair to sponsor or not to sponsor, it's about who brands want representing them. Fact of the matter is that if you want to spend all your time riding rather than filming, competing and getting your face out there then fair play to you, it's what the sport should be about. It just isn't what brands want!

suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:14)

I spend all my time building to make edits, not my fault everything I've built gets shut down before I get a chance to film it. This trail is actually the first one in quite a while that stayed up long enough for me to finish and get to film.

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ctd07 (Dec 25, 2013 at 23:31)

Wish he would stop whinging about having nowhere to ride right before he hits up some sic trails... try living in England!

jackson169 (Dec 26, 2013 at 9:36)

Everywhere he's used to riding has been closed in the last Month. We have lost over 60 miles of trails because our City Sucks!!! We have the weather to ride all year, but no trails.

suicidedownhiller (Dec 26, 2013 at 11:16)

Not to mention everything is this video was built by me entirely, with help from my friend Sam.

jackson169 (Dec 26, 2013 at 14:22)

Wil, we'll help you build. Just ask and we're there.

dirtjunper (Dec 27, 2013 at 10:21)

go bad to school kid

recklessness (Dec 27, 2013 at 12:54)

Take your own advice!