Ryan Smith: Jeans, t-shirt, and supercross

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VET74 4/25/2018 9:28am
4/25/2018 9:28am Edited Date/Time 4/25/2018 10:38am
Ducon39 wrote:
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be...
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be among the 40 fastest riders during qualifying times. How did Ryan Smith did it? Well, 35 entries in the 450 class … everyone makes it Smile (it’s like the pee wee class where everyone gets a trophy). His fastest lap time: 1:01.839 (Tomac on pole with 52.536). Everyone is talking about a professional sport, how about Formula 1, can’t get any more professional than that, can it? Ever heard about the 107% rule (google it)? Ryan’s lap time was at 129% from Tomac's … send him home!
Now, how about the night program? Heat 2: 16th out of 18 behind the gate … 17th and 18th did only 4 laps and 2 laps, respectively. LCQ? Well … you know what happened.
With such credentials, I bet that all gears companies will be knocking at the door to sign a multi millions $ contract with him.
So Ryan, get a set of gears (at a discounted price) or ask your buddies from LA Racing to buy you some for Christmas. Or like Fourth_Floor says … Twist the fucking throttle more.
One last question: why did you wear a Jean? Did the company (Levi’s, Wrangler etc…) give you them for free, or did you buy them? If the latter, make a point next time by riding naked.
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will hold some credibility with me. I have respect for anyone that can get out there on Saturday night and attempt to qualify for the main. I've seen some really talented riders that don't make the cut, but can smoke any local yokel (90% of people in here at least) in a heartbeat.
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MR. X 4/25/2018 9:29am
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dboivin wrote:
i think he should wear a suit or a tux
What about a tuxedo print t shirt?
thatswhathappens 4/25/2018 9:51am
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peelout wrote:
he said in the video getting on tv in jeans and a shirt was the goal. not hating here, but the goal should be making the...
he said in the video getting on tv in jeans and a shirt was the goal.

not hating here, but the goal should be making the main broseph, looking somewhat professional in a professional sport should be part of that goal.

think you'll ever see a PGA guy show up in shorts and a tank-top? hell no, and the tour wouldn't allow it anyway.

Did you just compare MX to golf? lol
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Ducon39 4/25/2018 9:57am
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Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be...
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be among the 40 fastest riders during qualifying times. How did Ryan Smith did it? Well, 35 entries in the 450 class … everyone makes it Smile (it’s like the pee wee class where everyone gets a trophy). His fastest lap time: 1:01.839 (Tomac on pole with 52.536). Everyone is talking about a professional sport, how about Formula 1, can’t get any more professional than that, can it? Ever heard about the 107% rule (google it)? Ryan’s lap time was at 129% from Tomac's … send him home!
Now, how about the night program? Heat 2: 16th out of 18 behind the gate … 17th and 18th did only 4 laps and 2 laps, respectively. LCQ? Well … you know what happened.
With such credentials, I bet that all gears companies will be knocking at the door to sign a multi millions $ contract with him.
So Ryan, get a set of gears (at a discounted price) or ask your buddies from LA Racing to buy you some for Christmas. Or like Fourth_Floor says … Twist the fucking throttle more.
One last question: why did you wear a Jean? Did the company (Levi’s, Wrangler etc…) give you them for free, or did you buy them? If the latter, make a point next time by riding naked.
VET74 wrote:
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will...
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will hold some credibility with me. I have respect for anyone that can get out there on Saturday night and attempt to qualify for the main. I've seen some really talented riders that don't make the cut, but can smoke any local yokel (90% of people in here at least) in a heartbeat.
Of all the riders who hold a pro license (and no, I don’t. Do you?), this is the first time that I have seen one behaving unprofessionally at a pro event. And note that I said ‘rider holding a pro license’ and didn’t say ‘pro riders’ … it is indeed all about professionalism.

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Ducon39 4/25/2018 9:59am
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I applaud Ryan Smith!!! He gets it and I am now a fan. The bottom line question is, why would anyone in his position [b]pay[/b] a...
I applaud Ryan Smith!!! He gets it and I am now a fan.

The bottom line question is, why would anyone in his position pay a company to advertise for said company? The correct answers are ignorance and ego.
And how exactly Ryan Smith would advertise for said company? Just by wearing the Brand? How about marketability, ROI …? How many pants do you think Smith (not Jordon) would help said company to sell?
Electro21 4/25/2018 10:02am
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Ducon39 wrote:
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be...
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be among the 40 fastest riders during qualifying times. How did Ryan Smith did it? Well, 35 entries in the 450 class … everyone makes it Smile (it’s like the pee wee class where everyone gets a trophy). His fastest lap time: 1:01.839 (Tomac on pole with 52.536). Everyone is talking about a professional sport, how about Formula 1, can’t get any more professional than that, can it? Ever heard about the 107% rule (google it)? Ryan’s lap time was at 129% from Tomac's … send him home!
Now, how about the night program? Heat 2: 16th out of 18 behind the gate … 17th and 18th did only 4 laps and 2 laps, respectively. LCQ? Well … you know what happened.
With such credentials, I bet that all gears companies will be knocking at the door to sign a multi millions $ contract with him.
So Ryan, get a set of gears (at a discounted price) or ask your buddies from LA Racing to buy you some for Christmas. Or like Fourth_Floor says … Twist the fucking throttle more.
One last question: why did you wear a Jean? Did the company (Levi’s, Wrangler etc…) give you them for free, or did you buy them? If the latter, make a point next time by riding naked.
VET74 wrote:
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will...
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will hold some credibility with me. I have respect for anyone that can get out there on Saturday night and attempt to qualify for the main. I've seen some really talented riders that don't make the cut, but can smoke any local yokel (90% of people in here at least) in a heartbeat.
Such a stupid response. You can only criticize if you are a pro rider? You only hear mx fans make that stupid excuse for pro sports.
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VET74 4/25/2018 10:37am
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Such a stupid response. You can only criticize if you are a pro rider? You only hear mx fans make that stupid excuse for pro sports.
You may need to work on your reading comprehension. I criticized his comparison of someone holding a pro license being out there like its the pee wee class a local race. I could care less whether he likes or dislikes the gear, or his opinion on "professionalism", but last I checked they don't hand out pro licenses. And just because he's slower than one of the fastest riders in the world, shouldn't disqualify him from trying to qualify...or for that matter if he makes the main from riding it. Unfortunately there are only about 5 guys that can run the top pace week after week.
Electro21 4/25/2018 11:10am
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You may need to work on your reading comprehension. I criticized his comparison of someone holding a pro license being out there like its the pee...
You may need to work on your reading comprehension. I criticized his comparison of someone holding a pro license being out there like its the pee wee class a local race. I could care less whether he likes or dislikes the gear, or his opinion on "professionalism", but last I checked they don't hand out pro licenses. And just because he's slower than one of the fastest riders in the world, shouldn't disqualify him from trying to qualify...or for that matter if he makes the main from riding it. Unfortunately there are only about 5 guys that can run the top pace week after week.
You are correct. Miss-read, my apologies. I get what you are saying.
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dboivin wrote:
i think he should wear a suit or a tux
MR. X wrote:
What about a tuxedo print t shirt?
I still have an ugly blue 3 piece suit from the 90's.
Those old goofy colored 80's/90's suits would make great mx gear! Then the trendy people who need to be like everyone else can bitch about it!
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pmshortt2 4/25/2018 11:28am
4/25/2018 11:28am Edited Date/Time 4/25/2018 11:40am
Ducon39 wrote:
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be...
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be among the 40 fastest riders during qualifying times. How did Ryan Smith did it? Well, 35 entries in the 450 class … everyone makes it Smile (it’s like the pee wee class where everyone gets a trophy). His fastest lap time: 1:01.839 (Tomac on pole with 52.536). Everyone is talking about a professional sport, how about Formula 1, can’t get any more professional than that, can it? Ever heard about the 107% rule (google it)? Ryan’s lap time was at 129% from Tomac's … send him home!
Now, how about the night program? Heat 2: 16th out of 18 behind the gate … 17th and 18th did only 4 laps and 2 laps, respectively. LCQ? Well … you know what happened.
With such credentials, I bet that all gears companies will be knocking at the door to sign a multi millions $ contract with him.
So Ryan, get a set of gears (at a discounted price) or ask your buddies from LA Racing to buy you some for Christmas. Or like Fourth_Floor says … Twist the fucking throttle more.
One last question: why did you wear a Jean? Did the company (Levi’s, Wrangler etc…) give you them for free, or did you buy them? If the latter, make a point next time by riding naked.
VET74 wrote:
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will...
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will hold some credibility with me. I have respect for anyone that can get out there on Saturday night and attempt to qualify for the main. I've seen some really talented riders that don't make the cut, but can smoke any local yokel (90% of people in here at least) in a heartbeat.
Ducon39 wrote:
Of all the riders who hold a pro license (and no, I don’t. Do you?), this is the first time that I have seen one behaving...
Of all the riders who hold a pro license (and no, I don’t. Do you?), this is the first time that I have seen one behaving unprofessionally at a pro event. And note that I said ‘rider holding a pro license’ and didn’t say ‘pro riders’ … it is indeed all about professionalism.
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pmshortt2 4/25/2018 11:32am
4/25/2018 11:32am Edited Date/Time 4/25/2018 11:40am
Ducon39 wrote:
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be...
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be among the 40 fastest riders during qualifying times. How did Ryan Smith did it? Well, 35 entries in the 450 class … everyone makes it Smile (it’s like the pee wee class where everyone gets a trophy). His fastest lap time: 1:01.839 (Tomac on pole with 52.536). Everyone is talking about a professional sport, how about Formula 1, can’t get any more professional than that, can it? Ever heard about the 107% rule (google it)? Ryan’s lap time was at 129% from Tomac's … send him home!
Now, how about the night program? Heat 2: 16th out of 18 behind the gate … 17th and 18th did only 4 laps and 2 laps, respectively. LCQ? Well … you know what happened.
With such credentials, I bet that all gears companies will be knocking at the door to sign a multi millions $ contract with him.
So Ryan, get a set of gears (at a discounted price) or ask your buddies from LA Racing to buy you some for Christmas. Or like Fourth_Floor says … Twist the fucking throttle more.
One last question: why did you wear a Jean? Did the company (Levi’s, Wrangler etc…) give you them for free, or did you buy them? If the latter, make a point next time by riding naked.
VET74 wrote:
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will...
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will hold some credibility with me. I have respect for anyone that can get out there on Saturday night and attempt to qualify for the main. I've seen some really talented riders that don't make the cut, but can smoke any local yokel (90% of people in here at least) in a heartbeat.
Ducon39 wrote:
Of all the riders who hold a pro license (and no, I don’t. Do you?), this is the first time that I have seen one behaving...
Of all the riders who hold a pro license (and no, I don’t. Do you?), this is the first time that I have seen one behaving unprofessionally at a pro event. And note that I said ‘rider holding a pro license’ and didn’t say ‘pro riders’ … it is indeed all about professionalism.
Whoops I pressed submit way too many times with bad service Smile
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Ducon39 wrote:
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be...
Making the night program is a good accomplishment, making the main is even more impressive. How to make the night program? Well, plain and simple: be among the 40 fastest riders during qualifying times. How did Ryan Smith did it? Well, 35 entries in the 450 class … everyone makes it Smile (it’s like the pee wee class where everyone gets a trophy). His fastest lap time: 1:01.839 (Tomac on pole with 52.536). Everyone is talking about a professional sport, how about Formula 1, can’t get any more professional than that, can it? Ever heard about the 107% rule (google it)? Ryan’s lap time was at 129% from Tomac's … send him home!
Now, how about the night program? Heat 2: 16th out of 18 behind the gate … 17th and 18th did only 4 laps and 2 laps, respectively. LCQ? Well … you know what happened.
With such credentials, I bet that all gears companies will be knocking at the door to sign a multi millions $ contract with him.
So Ryan, get a set of gears (at a discounted price) or ask your buddies from LA Racing to buy you some for Christmas. Or like Fourth_Floor says … Twist the fucking throttle more.
One last question: why did you wear a Jean? Did the company (Levi’s, Wrangler etc…) give you them for free, or did you buy them? If the latter, make a point next time by riding naked.
VET74 wrote:
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will...
Do you have a pro license? Have you ever tried to get one? Do that and then use your pee wee class analogy and it will hold some credibility with me. I have respect for anyone that can get out there on Saturday night and attempt to qualify for the main. I've seen some really talented riders that don't make the cut, but can smoke any local yokel (90% of people in here at least) in a heartbeat.
Ducon39 wrote:
Of all the riders who hold a pro license (and no, I don’t. Do you?), this is the first time that I have seen one behaving...
Of all the riders who hold a pro license (and no, I don’t. Do you?), this is the first time that I have seen one behaving unprofessionally at a pro event. And note that I said ‘rider holding a pro license’ and didn’t say ‘pro riders’ … it is indeed all about professionalism.
This is the first rider you’ve seen behaving unprofessionally? You must not have been in the sport very long. Do you know who J-law is? Remember Jason Anderson trying to push Friese off his bike? What about all the so many MX fights? Josh Hansen, so professional at these events. Ronnie Mac so professional. You’re probably one of the people crying out “no cuss words they need to watch their language and stay clean cut and talk like a robot.” You’re probably a fucking snowflake! Woohoo
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peelout 4/25/2018 11:45am
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he said in the video getting on tv in jeans and a shirt was the goal. not hating here, but the goal should be making the...
he said in the video getting on tv in jeans and a shirt was the goal.

not hating here, but the goal should be making the main broseph, looking somewhat professional in a professional sport should be part of that goal.

think you'll ever see a PGA guy show up in shorts and a tank-top? hell no, and the tour wouldn't allow it anyway.

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[img]https://cdn-s3.si.com/s3fs-public/golf/2014/11/29/gallery_images/johndaly1.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/236x/55/be/1c/55be1c151e2eb159e261f9a9c1b89e16.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/83/ce/b4/83ceb4693b2bfa690b3a697931419984--john-daly-british-open.jpg[/img]




i posted earlier but accidentally deleted instead of edited...

basically, John Daly is a poor example to use in retort to my post. he found a loophole in the rules and exploits it. but John Daly has been a huge figure (no pun) in the sport for a really long time. just like Ryan Smith, he's trying to look like a putz while competing in a professional sport. my comment said "shorts and a tank top". while he looks ridiculous, John is still wearing slacks and a collared shirt much like Smith was still wearing pants and a long sleeve.

it's silly and has no place in the sport (professional side of things). to Ryan, be a man and go buy a fucking set of gear like the rest of the guys on the line without support. gotta love the entitlement of the younger generation, nobody owes you shit, especially without the results to back it up.



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kkawboy14 4/25/2018 12:15pm
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Have a gear company make him jeans looking riding pants and T-shirt looking jersey, maybe add Ron Jon’s Surf Shop front and back or HardRock Cafe to give the full tourist look!
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KennyT 4/25/2018 12:21pm
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peelout wrote:
he said in the video getting on tv in jeans and a shirt was the goal. not hating here, but the goal should be making the...
he said in the video getting on tv in jeans and a shirt was the goal.

not hating here, but the goal should be making the main broseph, looking somewhat professional in a professional sport should be part of that goal.

think you'll ever see a PGA guy show up in shorts and a tank-top? hell no, and the tour wouldn't allow it anyway.

Asimo wrote:
[img]https://cdn-s3.si.com/s3fs-public/golf/2014/11/29/gallery_images/johndaly1.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/236x/55/be/1c/55be1c151e2eb159e261f9a9c1b89e16.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/83/ce/b4/83ceb4693b2bfa690b3a697931419984--john-daly-british-open.jpg[/img]




peelout wrote:
i posted earlier but accidentally deleted instead of edited... basically, John Daly is a poor example to use in retort to my post. he found a...
i posted earlier but accidentally deleted instead of edited...

basically, John Daly is a poor example to use in retort to my post. he found a loophole in the rules and exploits it. but John Daly has been a huge figure (no pun) in the sport for a really long time. just like Ryan Smith, he's trying to look like a putz while competing in a professional sport. my comment said "shorts and a tank top". while he looks ridiculous, John is still wearing slacks and a collared shirt much like Smith was still wearing pants and a long sleeve.

it's silly and has no place in the sport (professional side of things). to Ryan, be a man and go buy a fucking set of gear like the rest of the guys on the line without support. gotta love the entitlement of the younger generation, nobody owes you shit, especially without the results to back it up.



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KennyT 4/25/2018 12:22pm
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peelout wrote:
he said in the video getting on tv in jeans and a shirt was the goal. not hating here, but the goal should be making the...
he said in the video getting on tv in jeans and a shirt was the goal.

not hating here, but the goal should be making the main broseph, looking somewhat professional in a professional sport should be part of that goal.

think you'll ever see a PGA guy show up in shorts and a tank-top? hell no, and the tour wouldn't allow it anyway.

Asimo wrote:
[img]https://cdn-s3.si.com/s3fs-public/golf/2014/11/29/gallery_images/johndaly1.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/236x/55/be/1c/55be1c151e2eb159e261f9a9c1b89e16.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/83/ce/b4/83ceb4693b2bfa690b3a697931419984--john-daly-british-open.jpg[/img]




peelout wrote:
i posted earlier but accidentally deleted instead of edited... basically, John Daly is a poor example to use in retort to my post. he found a...
i posted earlier but accidentally deleted instead of edited...

basically, John Daly is a poor example to use in retort to my post. he found a loophole in the rules and exploits it. but John Daly has been a huge figure (no pun) in the sport for a really long time. just like Ryan Smith, he's trying to look like a putz while competing in a professional sport. my comment said "shorts and a tank top". while he looks ridiculous, John is still wearing slacks and a collared shirt much like Smith was still wearing pants and a long sleeve.

it's silly and has no place in the sport (professional side of things). to Ryan, be a man and go buy a fucking set of gear like the rest of the guys on the line without support. gotta love the entitlement of the younger generation, nobody owes you shit, especially without the results to back it up.





If we are forced to look at pro golfers let’s discard those of fat fuck drunk Daly and replace them with Alisa....this girl can really play and she looks wonderful doing it
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Asimo 4/25/2018 12:29pm
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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/04/25/257580/s1200_BE08B4EB_B2D4_42CE_A333_8FC049B23E6B.jpg[/img] If we are forced to look at pro golfers let’s discard those of fat fuck drunk Daly and replace them with Alisa....this girl can really...


If we are forced to look at pro golfers let’s discard those of fat fuck drunk Daly and replace them with Alisa....this girl can really play and she looks wonderful doing it
Better arms than 90% of pro motocross racers.
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KennyT wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/04/25/257580/s1200_BE08B4EB_B2D4_42CE_A333_8FC049B23E6B.jpg[/img] If we are forced to look at pro golfers let’s discard those of fat fuck drunk Daly and replace them with Alisa....this girl can really...


If we are forced to look at pro golfers let’s discard those of fat fuck drunk Daly and replace them with Alisa....this girl can really play and she looks wonderful doing it
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Better arms than 90% of pro motocross racers.
Arms? Ryno said you gotta unhinge your hips!

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BMR179 4/25/2018 5:14pm
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I applaud Ryan Smith!!! He gets it and I am now a fan. The bottom line question is, why would anyone in his position [b]pay[/b] a...
I applaud Ryan Smith!!! He gets it and I am now a fan.

The bottom line question is, why would anyone in his position pay a company to advertise for said company? The correct answers are ignorance and ego.
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And how exactly Ryan Smith would advertise for said company? Just by wearing the Brand? How about marketability, ROI …? How many pants do you think...
And how exactly Ryan Smith would advertise for said company? Just by wearing the Brand? How about marketability, ROI …? How many pants do you think Smith (not Jordon) would help said company to sell?
The company's name is plastered all over their gear, so yes, just by wearing that brand. Sure, there are ways around that, but it would not make the statement that he wanted. Marketability, I don't personally know him so I can't comment. Not sure how many "kits" he would help sell, but if it's only one, said company gets that much more advertising from that sale. Costs, personality, exposure, etc., all figure into the "sponsorship" of a rider.

You do realize that when you wear a purchased FMF t-shirt, you are advertising for that company, right? Well, you paid them to advertise for them. Now you may, or may not, reach their (FMF's) targeted audience (probably not, since MXer's are a small group), but if you do, they have NO cost involved, just profit. I'm all for profit in business and would love free or profit advertising.

If Feld/AMA/Promoter wants riders to wear approved "professional" gear, then they should amend the rule book. I hope Ryan's actions bring him a gear sponsor and I hope he improves his riding enough to make mains and make a living.



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xr70 4/25/2018 5:39pm
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I think that this thing is just stupid, wearing jeans and all! Not a serious racer will do that. Just a other thing on your mind when u racing. Keep your mind clean of bullshit and concentrate on the sport and get better at it .
sowers711 4/25/2018 5:58pm
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Maybe he should talk to Emig?
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BobKerr 4/25/2018 6:03pm
4/25/2018 6:03pm
HenryA wrote:
He was never gonna make the main with that pace. Shows up in jeans and a shirt and gets TV time. Average Joe now know who...
He was never gonna make the main with that pace. Shows up in jeans and a shirt and gets TV time. Average Joe now know who Ryan Smith is, genius.
woodsryder wrote:
Bingo. His whole plan was to make a scene to get on TV. He admitted to this in his Facebook video.
Bingo. His whole plan was to make a scene to get on TV. He admitted to this in his Facebook video.
It worked. I now know who he is. Smart man.

Emig said on the broadcast that he was within the rules wearing jeans. Don't like the rules? Lobby to have them changed.

I thought it was a cool move.
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JM485 4/25/2018 7:30pm
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KennyT wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/04/25/257580/s1200_BE08B4EB_B2D4_42CE_A333_8FC049B23E6B.jpg[/img] If we are forced to look at pro golfers let’s discard those of fat fuck drunk Daly and replace them with Alisa....this girl can really...


If we are forced to look at pro golfers let’s discard those of fat fuck drunk Daly and replace them with Alisa....this girl can really play and she looks wonderful doing it
Hol-y-shit. . . I really need to start golfing more. Jesus. . .
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Alex.434 4/25/2018 7:52pm
4/25/2018 7:52pm Edited Date/Time 4/25/2018 8:06pm
Hahaha. I remember in the pro downhill mountainbike world when Kyle Ebbett and Dave Smutok (local pros) rocked jeans and tshirts during the National when it came to Mt. Snow Vermont. Everyone went apeshit cheering for the local boys ripping through Yard Sale in street clothes, especially as many of the top guys were (and still are) running skinsuits.

Fans laughed. The industry laughed. The magazines ran pics giving 'props'. There wasn't one message board thread calling for their heads.

Same thing when Lars Tribus (NJ local pro and multitime Masters World Champ) raced a few times at pro nationals in a full suit. Was a play on him having a full time sales job for a pharmaceutical company during the week and then shredding the pro ranks in mountainbikes on the weekends. He actually got a full magazine feature on him with those pictures.

This dude is a local pro, not in anyway a thread to make the podium or top 10, and he didn't do anything 'illegal' except have a bit of fun and everyone here is going off about 'the professionalism'. AHHAHA. Monster Energy is the title sponsors of Supercross and they are all about boobs, big trucks, and bros.

Lighten up homies.

Edited to include pics:
Lars racing pro in a suit at Sea Otter, one of the biggest mtb industry races of the year:
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Sea-Otter-Classics,3538/Lars-T…

Kyle racing Sea Otter 2007 pro slalom in jeans, full dirt jumper style. (he raced in jeans quite a bit)
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Sea-Otter-Classics-2007,3546/K…

Couldn't find any of Smutok racing in jeans (he didn't race DH all that much) so here's him just being sick throwing a 3 off this drop. He now builds the Red Bull Rampage courses.
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb2324626/p4pb2324626.jpg

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Fearo 4/26/2018 12:50am
4/26/2018 12:50am Edited Date/Time 4/26/2018 1:00am
To me it's quite simple:

GOOD that he tried to shake things up and raise general awareness for how thinly spread the payout is in this sport.

BAD, the way he executed it. Made himself and the entire sport look like hillbillies. He should've worn plain white gear that said "I DON'T EARN ANY MONEY DOING THIS" in huge letters. I'd be curious to see if they would let him race in that outfit.
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SteveUrchin 4/26/2018 6:16am
4/26/2018 6:16am
What is un professional is the price of gear these days!!! I watched my family purchase me gear for years when I raced since I'm on my own these days it's not worth it! I have a pair of black canvas pants that I can wear with anything.
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gt80rider 4/26/2018 6:20am
4/26/2018 6:20am
You get what you pay for.

You pay the guys that barely make the show nothing, how do you expect them to dress?
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GrapeApe 4/26/2018 7:44am
4/26/2018 7:44am
Never would have guessed that I would come out of a 7 pager about Ryan Smith's jeans, with a greater appreciation for the LPGA. Worthy google image search.
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peelout 4/26/2018 10:00am
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GrapeApe wrote:
Never would have guessed that I would come out of a 7 pager about Ryan Smith's jeans, with a greater appreciation for the LPGA. Worthy google...
Never would have guessed that I would come out of a 7 pager about Ryan Smith's jeans, with a greater appreciation for the LPGA. Worthy google image search.
go ahead and google Paige Spiranac, bonus points if you include Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot.

you're welcome
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