Brant Moore goes through the ins and outs of how to get sponsored for BMX… With a few tips on how not to get sponsored.

There’s a ton of people out there that ride BMX that want to get sponsored. Some people out there just want free product, others want the perks like traveling and fun, and some of the people out there demand that the world owes them everything because their talent on a bike. This week Brant Moore decided to sit down and talk a little bit about how to get sponsored for BMX, while explaining the responsibilities that are expected as a sponsored rider from brands. Brant takes a pretty blunt approach to this one explaining why your “sponsor me” video is going to be a flop, what it actually means to be sponsored and what your responsibilities are, the different levels from flow to AM, Pro and more, why you shouldn’t DM brands on Instagram asking to get sponsored and more.

Now, this isn’t meant to completely crush your dreams, but it’s more or less to open your eyes to the reality of what it takes to become sponsored for BMX. If you’re willing to put in the work and the time, it’s always possible to get sponsored.

One thing Brant kind of touched on, but wasn’t super clear on is that it’s not all about how well of a rider you are. You could have a super deep bag of tricks, ride better than some pros and crush it when you ride a contest, that doesn’t entitle you to being sponsored. If you look around at all the different Pro teams out there, you will see that a lot of brands have teams that are pretty closely inline with their styles of riding, personalities and more. That’s because when a team goes on a road trip, they want a group of people that get along well and actually are friends. Nobody wants to be stuck in a van with somebody that sucks to be around for a week. So keep that in mind, too. Being a good person that is smart and a lot of fun to be around can be just as beneficial as being a really talented rider.

So, take a peek, get your dreams crushed, re-evaluate and then figure out your next steps… We would suggest just having fun on your bike and going on a trip with some friends!

Are you new to BMX and working on your bike? There’s a few things you can do and shouldn’t do to keep your bike rolling smooth…

When it comes to working on a BMX bike, there are 5 Keys to Keeping Your Bike Dialed, but there’s also a lot of things you can and cannot do to keep your bike rolling smmoth. For this weeks tip video from Brant Moore, he decided to go through a bunch of things that come up while working on your bike from using the right tools, not over tightening bolts, greasing every bolt and much more. Take a look!

Also, make sure you check out the BMX TOOL GUIDE to find all the right tools for working on your BMX bike!

“Things you definitely should do, and things you definitely should not do when working on your bmx bike.

There are a lot of different ways to work on bike and a lot of different tools you can use. We all have our own way of doing things, but there are definitely a few things we all can agree we should or should not do when working on our bikes.
This video is my take of these things.” – Brant Moore

Brant Moore sent over his Still Trick Challenge for you to check out and it’s, uh, unique!

If you have been on Instagram lately, there’s a good chance you have come across the #StillTrickChallenge that has been going around lately where riders hop on their bike, do a trick without rolling, hop off the bike and walk away. Brant Moore decided to take a break from hunting to do one that has his own unique twist. Between the actual trick, the hunting gear and the deer decoy, you haven’t seen one like this. Check it out!

Do you love doing 540 tailtaps? Here’s one that will blow your mind.

Over the past few years we have seen Brant Moore do a TON of crazy lip tricks on a quaterpipe and a number of other ramps. One thing that we never thought about is just how many different 540 tailtap combinations he has done. Well, you’re in luck because he has decided to compile all of them into one video and melt your brain. Each of these combos are nothing short of ridiculous! Check it!

“Over the years I’ve done quite a few different 540 tire tap variations. So many that there was enough for this video including all of them!
Hope you enjoy!” – Brant Moore

Thinking about picking up a new iPhone 8? Here’s a few videos Brant Moore just sent over from a few iPhone 8 Camera Tests he did at the Wooster Skatepark putting the new phone to the test. The iPhone 8 promises much higher video and audio quality than the iPhone 7. The first video is a basic 4K 60 FPS test without a tripod, then you can find a slow-motion test that shows how the 1080p at 240 frames per seconds looks and then finally a 4K 60FPS test with a tripod and color correction. Can it deliver? Watch the video and find out…

Brant filmed the video in 4K at 60 frames per second, so you can really jack the quality up on this one (if your monitor or phone can handle it). This is a pretty short but sweet test, but it looks like the the filming quality is better than ever (as expected). One thing we did notice is that that audio is really crispy as well. It really picks up on what the camera is focused on, so whenever Brant’s peg hits coping, you definitely know it happened. Film and audio quality were two big points when Apple debut their new iPhone 8 and iPhone X, so that was definitely expected when we hit play on this one. If you’re thinking about picking up a phone, this iPhone 8 camera test might just push you over the edge if you were on the fence. Take a look!

“The iPhone 8 records 4K at 60 FPS or Frames Per Second!!!
This is amazing for a phone so I had to get my hands on one to try it out.
What do you think?” – Brant Moore

1080P Slow Motion Test

“The iPhone 8 records 1080p at 240 FPS or Frames Per Second!!!
This is amazing for a phone so I had to get my hands on one to try it out.”

4K 60 FPS Tripod Test

Are you thinking about picking up an iPhone 8 or an iPhone X? What are some of the reasons you might be making the move? Do you plan on firing up a Youtube channel or just hoping to improve the Instagram photos and videos? It’s pretty crazy how far technology has come in the past decade… The video quality is absolutely mind blowing if you consider what video content that was online looked like even five years ago versus today. What a time to be alive, right?