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Skidaddle wrote:

Get some two strokes. Sponsor exposure, fan support. James Stewart needs to also. Neither are doing much better on a 4 stroke. James possibly worse. He...

Get some two strokes.

Sponsor exposure, fan support. James Stewart needs to also.

Neither are doing much better on a 4 stroke. James possibly worse. He hates this shit now.
When he was on a 2 stroke he had a smile.from coast to coast.

mxb2 wrote:

Exactly, buy a few 450,s motor work,suspension. The bikes plenty good. Dean has had it good for the last few years,with free stuff. Spend some $$...

Exactly, buy a few 450,s motor work,suspension. The bikes plenty good. Dean has had it good for the last few years,with free stuff. Spend some $$ to ride if you want it bad enough.

Markee wrote:

Oh its that easy?

With a couple post you have single handedly negated any creditability. So you added 12k post with this logic...

seth505 wrote:

What is your suggestion? A bike rider as an independent contractor who rides a bike for a living isn't the same as a crane operator or...

What is your suggestion? A bike rider as an independent contractor who rides a bike for a living isn't the same as a crane operator or other job description.

Markee wrote:

You prefer? You just sat out from injury and then quit riding. You would know that's its tough. But what you went through was more than...

You prefer? You just sat out from injury and then quit riding. You would know that's its tough. But what you went through was more than 2 acl reconstructions?

I don't know what you do for a living, but if you had two bad years from common set backs in what every industry that is, what would you do?? quit.. I bet.

Lets say you are a crane operator. You will take your talent in your own hands and buy a crane, a trucking company, insurance, employees and a central office to direct jobs, because you need to prove yourself. Please

You're a pig farmer. Just directing the next rider to the saluter rendering plant.

KTMShane699 wrote:

You are correct. I did sit out from an injury and then stopped riding. I made that decision because if I were to get hurt again...

You are correct. I did sit out from an injury and then stopped riding. I made that decision because if I were to get hurt again, it would be career ending for me. Everyone involved in my recovery is on the same page as far as that goes. Since riding didn't pay my bills, it wasn't a complicated decision to make. If you were asking if what I went through was harder than two ACL reconstructions, I don't know as though it was harder or simply different. I've now had five surgical procedures as a result of my injury resulting in twelve or thirteen hours of surgical time. I've spent close to six months non weight bearing. And a year and a half later, I'm still going to physical therapy. The funny thing through it all is that I've never thought of quitting my career. And for the record, my career can be pretty physically demanding. I'm a firefighter/paramedic.

Your comments make it sound as though I'm the one that said he should go out and buy bikes and go off on his own. I never once said that, and don't think that's the best move. My guess is he ends up on a lower level team then he has been with a performance based contract for making the bigger money. That's a safe bet for all parties involved.

I'm not sure where your comment came from? Is all I was saying was that for big money, I would want a rider with a bit more of a current success record. Not that he should quit. Not that he shouldn't have a ride somewhere. A simple modest salary and good performance incentives.

Markee wrote:

Whats the difference? A crane operator was trained and developed with thousands of hours on million dollar equipment. Put him in the street looking for a...

Whats the difference? A crane operator was trained and developed with thousands of hours on million dollar equipment. Put him in the street looking for a job, you really think buying a crane is a viable option?

Same rings true with a top tier mx/sx athlete. Its just not the bike cost, its the logistics and team that makes champions.

Markee wrote:

WIlson has two back to back unfortunate injuries and now his value has dropped because he is fragile? Come on. If that isn't a sad state...

WIlson has two back to back unfortunate injuries and now his value has dropped because he is fragile? Come on. If that isn't a sad state of affairs our sport is in I don't know what is.

I'm not digging on you Shane for your injuries. Stating you quit riding is true, it only supports that your injuries were no joke. But I thought you out of all people would understand the hill that has to be climbed to get back to where you were. Its tough and i've done it.

I hate reading all this couch riding comments like Wilson is just done and has no value now. Its pathetic.

National Champ Dean Wilson, young and out of work. Should have sold your soul to monster.

Markee wrote:

Oh its that easy?

With a couple post you have single handedly negated any creditability. So you added 12k post with this logic...

seth505 wrote:

What is your suggestion? A bike rider as an independent contractor who rides a bike for a living isn't the same as a crane operator or...

What is your suggestion? A bike rider as an independent contractor who rides a bike for a living isn't the same as a crane operator or other job description.

Markee wrote:

Whats the difference? A crane operator was trained and developed with thousands of hours on million dollar equipment. Put him in the street looking for a...

Whats the difference? A crane operator was trained and developed with thousands of hours on million dollar equipment. Put him in the street looking for a job, you really think buying a crane is a viable option?

Same rings true with a top tier mx/sx athlete. Its just not the bike cost, its the logistics and team that makes champions.

seth505 wrote:

What is your suggestion? A bike rider as an independent contractor who rides a bike for a living isn't the same as a crane operator or...

What is your suggestion? A bike rider as an independent contractor who rides a bike for a living isn't the same as a crane operator or other job description.

Markee wrote:

Whats the difference? A crane operator was trained and developed with thousands of hours on million dollar equipment. Put him in the street looking for a...

Whats the difference? A crane operator was trained and developed with thousands of hours on million dollar equipment. Put him in the street looking for a job, you really think buying a crane is a viable option?

Same rings true with a top tier mx/sx athlete. Its just not the bike cost, its the logistics and team that makes champions.

seth505 wrote:

I see it as 2 options for someone with a special skill. Either invest in yourself to further your career or change careers, what else is...

I see it as 2 options for someone with a special skill. Either invest in yourself to further your career or change careers, what else is there besides waiting?

The reality is that if you're "pro level" at a sport it doesn't ensure that you make an actual living in that sport 12 months a year. Sucks...