Arto Saari Schools Us on How to Get Sponsored in Skateboarding
His talent speaks for itself.
The Berrics puts the spotlight on renowned professional skateboarder Arto Saari for their latest feature. An exceptionally-talented athlete since the early days of his youth, Saari was determined to become a world-class skater and let his command of the sport determine his fate. While he wasn’t exactly a master of the English language, the Finnish skater rose through the ranks, earning Thrasher‘s “Skater of the Year” honor in 2001 and becoming a legend in the professional circuit. Notably, Saari racked up strong sponsorship deals worthy of the sport’s top talents.
Watch The Berrics’ video above as Arto Saari opens up about his tenure as a professional skater.