Bike Mob Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 If each of the 5527 members on this site just tried it once. It would cost you R12 but you may be surprised and keep using it, you may not.Pornstar is an active member of this online community - you see his banner ads and indirectly keeps this site running for us too. Click on them - go read his website - pick a flavour and try it. Green Mamba looks evil - I'm going to try it!! and when i beat you in the next race, you'll know why!!!
TXS cyclist Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Heres my view. 1)Cut the freebies' date=' people only use it because its free, and go back to what they were using initially and paid for, next time they need a gel.Unless you are a multinational and can reach millions of people in one swoop, DONT give your product away. 2)Cut the size of your sachet and its relevant price (or market two sizes) - most users of an energy gel are just recreational athletes, for them price is key, they are not interested in the specifics, if they see one gel for R7.00 and another for R12.00 - they will generally pick up the 7 buck item, few of them will read the label. 3)Unfortunately in SA we still have the "imported is better" mentality, a local product has to be priced right, even if its better it wont be competitive until its percieved as "value for money".! 4)Availability is key, as someone mentioned Wasp is not that easily available - increase distribution. 5)I am also not sure of the advantage of sponsoring a pro athlete, generally it can be looked at a a walking advert but personally if you ask me who sponsors which pro athlete, I couldnt say, and I will bet 80% of people wouldnt remember either. Rather use that money for regular branding excercises at events or in magazines. [/quote'] Well said. have to agree with you here.
TNOSE_E Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 **Hijack on**Anyone know what has happened with the USN vanilla flavored waters? Seems they have just vanished?**Hijack Off**
rad006 Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 AS far as I know Pornstar is on a plane right now to compete in america he will reply asap
Pornstar Posted October 30, 2008 Author Posted October 30, 2008 Hey guys Thanks for all your advise and time taken to share your thoughts with me. I have tried getting into sportsmans warehouse and they said no..that they had enough stuff for now. Dischem sells out quicker than we can replace, and i work on keeping their stocks up personally every 2nd day, not the easiest to do. I am brining out a vanilla custard flavour now with pepto pro, the first proper protein gel in the world, with years of research around pepto pro. I was in dis-chem yesterday, price is R11.99
Pornstar Posted October 30, 2008 Author Posted October 30, 2008 What about if we did something for HUBBERS at 94.7 expo. You buy 1 gel and i give you one for free ?? Gels will be R12 so you get 2 for that ?? I would send you an email address to send a email to and if your name is on the list you can buy one get one free at 94.7, up to 10 gels, so 20 gels for R120 ? That way i can also see if that kind of thing worked ? I would also be happy to look at doing cycling shirts for the first 50 people at R250 a shirt, but cant go much cheaper than that as its just gone up in price again...its a super hot looking kit though
Cranky Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Pornstar What's the rationale for protein in a gel? Won't the protein lower the glycemic index? Any of the research on these products published? Thanks
Pornstar Posted October 30, 2008 Author Posted October 30, 2008 Nite Rider, if you want to take over website, get in touch with me, if your price is good i am happy to work with you...
jonnow Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 I would be in, for the support Pornstar. You can sign me up for a shirt and some gels...
philip.maree Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 What about if we did something for HUBBERS at 94.7 expo. You buy 1 gel and i give you one for free ?? Gels will be R12 so you get 2 for that ?? I would send you an email address to send a email to and if your name is on the list you can buy one get one free at 94.7' date=' up to 10 gels, so 20 gels for R120 ? That way i can also see if that kind of thing worked ? I would also be happy to look at doing cycling shirts for the first 50 people at R250 a shirt, but cant go much cheaper than that as its just gone up in price again...its a super hot looking kit though [/quote'] I want a shirt, please. They look extremely cool
Cranky Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 The shirt is awesome. I'd take up the 94.7 offer too.
Pornstar Posted October 30, 2008 Author Posted October 30, 2008 Go see www.peptopro.com for info Give me till tonight to set things up...
AndreZA Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 What about if we did something for HUBBERS at 94.7 expo.You buy 1 gel and i give you one for free ?? Gels will be R12 so you get 2 for that ?? I would send you an email address to send a email to and if your name is on the list you can buy one get one free at 94.7' date=' up to 10 gels, so 20 gels for R120 ?That way i can also see if that kind of thing worked ?[/quote'] now that is not fair. If you pre-ordered your box of 10 you got it at a reduced price of R12 each. But if you wait longer and buy at the expo you can get double that for the same amount.
Pornstar Posted October 30, 2008 Author Posted October 30, 2008 Dam , there is really no pleasing you guys, i'm trying my best here... you can come get a normal box for free if you like, if you were on the list who are receiving protein gel from deal we had... I'm on your side remember...
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