-- Having to perform, the pressure of needing to get results for a sponsor, is the sticking point.
That is the problem, the pressure you would put on yourself. Yes as he is paying there is some pressure, but the extra personal stress to perform rather than have fun while doing one's best is the big negative.
That's the thing...It's me applying the pressure to myself - I'm not the dude who values giving half-effort, or those who do it for that matter. My mate knows I'm going to give one hundred percent if I wear his brand and take his stuff; Probably why he asked me I suppose.
When I compete under a brand I am very focused as that's what I get paid to be...Not to exclusion of others of course, I still have some enjoyment, but I'm more business-oriented. When I shoot for me it's anything goes really although I still like to perform well. Taking on the pressure of sponsorship will apply stress and pressure I'm not keen on taking on right now.
I'll be honest and say I'm leaning towards doing it - I'm a dependable man, I guess why these
assholesupstanding gentlemen ask me to do stuff all the time. They know I'm good for it.