See what we have to say. Find out about the top names in skateboarding, and how to get a hold of 'em. The Make-Up of a Professional Skateboard Tour Winter is in full swing, and the tours prominent in the warmer months have come to a close. The professional skateboarder is in hibernation until next spring, when it's time to get back on the road and back to work. Your favorite pros can be found hitting the road in the U.S and abroad, skating their hearts out for their fans around the globe.
Tours can last anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks at a time.
First and most importantly someone has to plan the whole thing out. The team manager is usually awarded with the prestigious job of calling up shops and distributors to set up the demos. Making the necessary travel arrangements comes next, which includes purchasing plane tickets, renting a van or R.V, or commandeering the team vehicle. Finally, it must be assured that there will be enough products to last the entire trip, including promotional stuff to give away or throw out. Whether touring by bus, R.V., or airplane you can bet that space is pretty limited and that only the bare minimum be taken.