Belle likes Norfin and Norfin likes Belle

Since we went to the MOTH event in January people have been more than a little bit impressed with the fact that Belle got a podium finish on the Norfin Manta. I flicked the Norfin people a quick mail outlining that they should be proud that their chariot, with Belle aboard, did so creditably.

A big surprise came when a month later there is an offer from Norfin to make Belle a custom Longboard. She can even get involved in the advertising and distribution of boards among her friends. This could be a good arrangement for both. Call it sponsorship....so at 13 years old Belle has her first sponsorship deal, albeit unofficial.  

Shameless exploitation of the Media**

I did not write this but hey, it's good press....some of the detail is a bit sketchy. Like.....I got my first skateboard in 1960...very resourceful procuring a board before I was born.

We managed to cover some stuff off:

1. Safety aspect - helmets...check
2. Advertising sponsors....we did our best to sticker up
3. Publicity for Skateboarding and Downhill, particularly Girls on Longboards
4. Good press for Mt Panorama
5. Notification to the public at large that the aging porn star look is BACK!

In addition, I think we showed it is a family pursuit which we can all enjoy together. That's how we roll.