MISCELLANEOUS
I also estimate about 1000 euro a year on tools, repairs, spare parts, ropes and so on. It is important to have all the gear to be perfect for racing. Nearly all costs I strive to have returned through sponsorships or collaborations with brands. I try to stay on top of this and anticipate costs before they arise and try to approach it from different angles. I have had some terrible seasons so I´ve probably earned less than 4000 euro a year in prize money! To be honest it is probably not worth it if you look at it money wise. But if you want to do it as a professional, you have to approach it just right and do lots of planning, and then it is a fun and exciting project and gives you lots of experience for the future. For me, it has been a great personal development. I´ve learned lots about different cultures and languages, I´ve established a worldwide network of friends and made relationships I would never have done if I´d had an office job. So I am still very appreciative of the life I´ve been able to live!”
