Jaye at 3CS shot me through a link to an article that Onboard Magazine have got up where they have spoken to Thomas Eberharter, the Vans European Team Manager, to get his thoughts on getting yourself hooked up with a sponsorship. It’s a great little article and I think the biggest thing to take away from this article is that in addition to skills on the board, you need to have the contacts, the ability to communicate, persistence and patience to make it happen. Head over here to read the full article and get some tips!