http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/hplqo3Cc4D33xUvkGIE1KAWatch Full Episodes of Firsthand Online: Firsthand follows the daily lives of professional action sports athletes. Athletes include skateboarders, surfers, snowboarders, wakeboarders, BMX riders and freestyle motocross riders. Firsthand offers an inside look into the daily lives of some of the hottest pro athletes in the world. Catch top-ranked surfer Megan Abubo, skateborder Lincoln Ueda, FMX rider Mike Mason, and others.enhttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationwebmaster@blinkx.com (blinkx webmaster)Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:25:39 +0000Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:25:39 +0000http://tv.blinkx.comhttp://cdn.blinkx.com/store/images/video/b/09/TVShows/bca7e510161371a6a5148af6a6731a9a.jpghttp://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/hplqo3Cc4D33xUvkGIE1KAhttp://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/afIc2ROH-IFwXTlDYnI3aEQPqiE#s11e6Nineteen-year-old professional skateboarder Torey Pudwill is on a mission. That mission is quite simple: skateboard as much as possible and make sure someone is there to document it. In this Firsthand we’re invited along for the ride as Torey makes the most out of his summer and juggles his way through multiple projects and events. Torey adds to his laundry list of obligations when he accepts the offer to film a featured segment in the newest Transworld video titled Almost.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:34:09 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/afIc2ROH-IFwXTlDYnI3aEQPqiE#s11e5Keala Kennelly is one of the premiere Big Wave women surfers in the world and proves this every time she goes out to surf. Hailing from the north shore of Kauai Keala spends some time at home with the family and entertaining friends that are on vacation on the island. Keala also does a bit of stand up paddling in front of her current home on the south shore of Oahu, after which she shows us why she loves living in the city. Finally Keala heads off to Tahiti to do what she does best, catch big waves at the famed Teahupoo. She is warm and energetic and loves to surf!Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:54:11 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/afIc2ROH-IFwXTlDYnI3aEQPqiE#s11e4Kerry Getz is not just one of the top professional skateboarders in the world, he’s also the proud owner of Nocturnal Skateboards. This skate shop in downtown Philadelphia has just turned nine years old, and Kerry celebrates the milestone by hosting a block party. Then, Kerry returns to Lehighton, Pennsylvania and reminisces about growing up in this small town. From there, it’s off to Europe with the Habitat Skateboards team for an epic road trip across the continent. The team has demos in Lyon and Milan, and manages to squeeze in some street spots along the way. Upon returning home, Kerry throws a backyard barbeque and invites some of Philly’s best skaters join him for an epic mini ramp session.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:54:11 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/afIc2ROH-IFwXTlDYnI3aEQPqiE#s11e3We’ve got the goods on this one. Damien Hobgood that is… Wonder twin number two, the younger brother of CJ, lets us into his life in this episode of “First Hand”. Visit Teahupoo in Tahiti and Jeffery’s Bay South Africa as we follow Damo to two of the most spectacular surfing destinations in existence. See what tour life is like for the traveling professional surfer. Fittingly, it all wraps up back at home in California for the pro surfing veteran as this family man welcomes a new addition to the Hobgood clan, all this and more in this episode of Firsthand.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:27:10 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/afIc2ROH-IFwXTlDYnI3aEQPqiE#s11e2When people think of FMX they generally think of Switzerland. At least they might once they hang out with Swiss freestyle rider Mat Rebeaud. In Mat's Firsthand, he takes us on a tour through his home in the idyllic Swiss countryside, complete with a visit to his own training area -- a piece of land that he rents from a local farmer, and maintains by himself. We also learn that Mat is rehabbed and ready to ride after having a surgery to remove an array of metal rods and pins that were holding broken bones together. Mat travels to southern california where he meets up with fellow FMX riders Levi Sherwood and Lance Coury to train at the Red Bull compound for the upcoming season of competition. After that we're off to Calgary, Canada with Mat as he competes in the X-Fighters competition with top riders such as Robbie Maddison, Nate Adams, and Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg. One last trip brings us out to the beautiful sand dunes of Glammis, CA for Mat's first visit to this mecca of moto. Good times are had by all of his fellow Red Bull team riders including longtime terrain standout Ronnie Renner.Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:59:10 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/afIc2ROH-IFwXTlDYnI3aEQPqiE#s11e1In this episode of Firsthand we meet up with legendary Pro Skateboarder Lance Mountain. At 45 he has been pro for 28 years and he is still going strong. We followed him around during a typical month in his life. From hanging out with skating icon Tony Alva at his skate shop/ art gallery to discussing skate park design at the newly minted P-Rod park Lance designed for pro skater Paul Rodriguez to a behind the scenes look at filming for his part in the highly anticipated video from his sponsor Flip skateboards, Lance stays busy and involved in the world of skateboarding. This is a rare glimpse into the life of a true skateboard icon.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:55:15 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e12Robbie Maddison is not your typical freestyle rider. Australian born Maddison set aside his racing aspirations and came to the US to make a name for himself in Freestyle MotoCross. We follow this maverick of FMX through his 2008 year of records as he jumps the length of a football field at the Red Bull Experiment. He then returns to Australia for the Crusty Demons Night of World Records. Changing gears, Robbie turns his attention to the Red Bull X-Fighters Freestyle competitions and caps off his new year by attempting to jump ten stories straight up landing atop the Arc De Truimph at the Paris in Las Vegas.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:20:26 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e11Chico Brenes is a prime example of the sometimes cliché term “Living The American Dream.” Raised in the midst of a brutal civil war in his homeland of Nicaragua, Chico came from humble beginnings to the United States and has since made an indelible mark in the skateboard history books. Not one to forget his roots, Chico returns to Nicaragua for his Firsthand. His motives are simple. Spend time with his family, including his father whom he hasn’t seen in five years, share his countries beauty and culture with his fellow American skateboarders and finally, to give back to Nicaragua and help strengthen the burgeoning skate scene of his homeland. Whether he’s jumping off waterfalls, milking cows, hosting contests or exploring the country for skate spots with his friends, Chico’s Firsthand is filled with the kind of imagery and events that you just don’t see everyday.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e10Pro snowboarder Simon Chamberlain takes part in photo shoots and hosts his signature “Simon Says” competition at Bear Mountain.Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e9Pro skater Brandon Biebel travels to Europe with the Matix team, returns home to Sacramento, and heads to LA to skate the Berrics.Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e8Wakeboarder Chad Sharpe rides in Washington, has a nighttime rail session, and films for Billabong’s “Out of the Pond.”Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e7Nigel Sylvester is a professional BMX bike rider from New York City. He has taken the act of moving though the inner city by bicycle and turned it into an art form and a career. Nigel has a signature bike and sneaker deal with Nike. His million dollar smile, friendly personality and creative bike riding skills have made a name for him in BMX. In Nigel Sylvester’s Firsthand we see Nigel taking care of the business of being a professional bike rider. We see him ride, do photo shoots, do fashion shoots, film for video parts, go to meetings, clowning around with his friends and work out the details of his new Nike signature shoe. Nigel is a perfect example of the American Dream. He was a kid on a bike and now he is a pro athlete on billboards around the world. Nigel is taking the sometimes rough and underground subculture of street riding and presented to a mainstream audience and in a fashion that is positive, refreshing and exciting.Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:05:16 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e6Pro surfer James Pribram travels to the Great Lakes and Peru to fight pollution and other threats to local surf breaks.Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e5Pro skater Nick Dompierre travels across the US offering an insiders glimpse into the world of action sports.Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e4After a long, exhausting winter season, Josh heads to his home-away-from-home in Switzerland. He lives in Zurich with his girlfriend, a former pro snowboarder. During his precious time off in the summer, Josh hits up heavy recreational activities like mountain biking and wake surfing. He relishes his time off from the slopes and enjoys the warmer scene of Switzerland. During his break, Josh also gears up for his annual summer trip to southern Hemisphere. Along with buddy, professional skier Shroder Baker, the unusual pair head down to New Zealand in search for snow. Hoping to find uncharted territory and fewer pro shredders, the guys head to the less visited North Island of New Zealand. Their journey brings them to Mount Ruapehu, a volcano which is host to three ski resorts. The guys spend their entire stay near the volcano exploring the mountain’s snowboard potential. It’s an action packed summer for Josh as he visits both summer and winter extremes.Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e3Cory Lopez is an icon of the progressive surfing era. He’s also known for redefining “charging” in the death-pits of Teahuphoo in Tahiti. A seventeen-year pro surfing veteran, with eleven of those spent at the elite level, Cory is seasoned to say the least. But it’s his relaxed and approachable style that defines his character. Get to know Lopez in his adopted home of San Clemente, CA. Follow Cory to the US Open of Surfing where he competes against the top WQS surfers in the world. Go back to his roots in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida to see where it all started. Witness a day of fishing with Cory’s long time friends and one of the best charter crews in the region. Finally, you to can be a film star, too, by following Cory & crew on a road trip up the east coast to premier the new O’Neill film, “The Life”. Drop into the life of Cory Lopez in this episode of Firsthand.Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:37:14 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e2Paul Machnau travels with the Lost skateboard team to Barcelona, Spain, and heads to Vancouver, Canada, to skate the local spots.Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/e17bvTVnkvKURQcraFZNvuGXmaM#s10e1Pro BMX rider Daniel Dhers travels to Venezuela where he grew up, sessions Woodward, and competes in the Dew Action Sports Tour.Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e12Follow surfer Mick Fanning from Brazil where he clinches the 2007 ASP world title to the 2008 Quiksilver Pro in Australia.Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e11Pro BMX rider Ruben Alcantara road trips northern California, sessions a secret trail, and tours his hometown spots.Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e10Chase down giant swells across the globe, including at the Eddie and Mavericks contests, with big wave surfer Jamie Sterling.Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e9Freestyle Motocross rider Jeremy Lusk takes us through his local Southern California riding spots, starting off at Fitzpatrick's Ranch and then heading over to ride with the Metal Mulisha at their temporary compound. Jeremy and the crew then venture to the desert for a natural terrain session at Ochitillo Wells. You will also get an inside look at Lusk's training regimen, which includes foam pits, cage fighting, and martial arts before he sets out to two of the sport’s biggest contests. Lastly, see how he does at the RedBull X-fighters in Mexico City and the Moto X championships in San Diego.Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:59:23 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e8Wakeskater Scott Byerly unveils his new line of boards, gives an inside look at the Byerly Toe Jam, and heads to the Bahamas.Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e7Follow BMX pro Alistair Whitton as he sessions spots from Philadelphia down to Greenville, NC.Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e6Professional skateboarder John Rattray takes a trip back to his hometown of Aberdeen in Northern Scotland, where skating in the December weather is no easy task. Fortunately, these days there's a new indoor skate park to keep out the winter chills. Back in California where he now lives, John meets up with fellow Scotsmen Stew Graham to go skateboarding and ends up slalom skating for the first time. John then invites friends Rick McCrank and Keegan Sauder on a road trip around California, jammed pack with camping and skating. After meeting up with pool legend, Steve Alba, the trip turns in to a quest to find more pools and bigger bowls.Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e5Snowboarder Lucas Magoon and friends hit the road in search of adventure and unique features to ride. After crossing the West, Lucas takes a trip home to Vermont to reconnect with his family, friends, and the reasons he began snowboarding. But with his bank account running dry, Lucas knows he must make a contest in New York City turn into a payday.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e4Joel Tudor rides what he wants and does what he wants. It’s the key factor in being Joel. It makes him a figure sure to go down in surf history as the conductor of his own train, so get on board! See what makes this 30 year-old longboard style master tick and get to know the real Joel Tudor in this episode of Firsthand.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e3Firsthand with Tim “Fuzzy” Hall will follow this BMX pioneer as he talks about a life in the sport. Fuzzy is the godfather of BMX dirt jumping, which many hold as the purest form of BMX. While some whine about access to skateparks and wait for BMX approval, Fuzzy has taken a shovel in his hands and kept his vision of the sport untainted. But at the same time he started a revolution. Fuzzy recalls a grade school teacher who once said, “Do any of you kids want to have to make a living with a shovel?” To which Fuzzy replied, “I guess that is what I am going to have to do.” We will see Fuzzy as a pro rider, team manager, course builder, and dad. Fuzzy’ s Firsthand features riding and conversation with Jamie Bestwick, Cory Nastazio, Travis Pastrana and other pros and was shot at Fuzzy’s home in Utah, the Salt Lake City Dew Tour, California, and in Mexico.Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e2Take an exciting look into the life of professional skier Kristi Leskinen. Travel the world and get a first hand look at her summer lifestyle. Starting in New Zealand, Kristi skis, bungee jumps, and does some good old-fashioned red necking with Jessica Cummings. After that it’s off to Las Vegas where she meets up with J.J. Thomas and Channel Sladics for the Oakley Celebrity Golf Tournament, followed by a relaxing few days of wakeboarding with Corey Bradley and wake legend Gerry Nun in sunny Florida. Then head back to the desert compound Kristi calls home in Arizona for some dirt biking and general cross training. Also learn about her early days in Pennsylvania and why she finally had to make the difficult decision between either being a professional wakeboarder or celebrity skier.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/-5hdIQs_CTBYW6COxZAXstT39Ho#s9e1Mike V is literally the hardest working man in show business. Come along as we follow him on the Warped Tour with his band Revolution Mother where, for 45 days, he plays two shows a day, and then skates a full session on the Warped ramp before packing up and heading for the next city. Back to reality: We join Mike at home with his family as he decompresses from the tour and explains what it’s like to have a life where one day you’re a rock star, and the next you’re a responsible father. As Mike likes to say, “Sometimes we rock, and sometimes we roll.”Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e13Big mountain snowboard legend Jeremy Jones drops into an unexplored section of Alaska's back country.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:50:20 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e12Pro skater Jeron Wilson competes in the Tampa Pro, skates the Girl Skateboards' park, and sets off on tours to Oregon and Europe.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:50:21 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e11Pro surfer Rob Machado breaks his leg before the US Open of Surfing and has to work toward getting back in the water.Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:01:01 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e10In this episode of Firsthand we follow 2007 Arctic Challenge winner Kevin Pearce from one corner of the country to the other. We begin in Kevin's home state of Vermont at the 25th anniversary of the legendary Burton U.S. Open of Snowboarding. Leaving Stratton, we head to Kevin's hometown of Norwich, VT to do some skateboarding, snowmobiling, and even a little glass blowing at his dad's world renowned Simon Pearce Studio. After a little R & R at home, Kevin heads out on Burton's inaugural "Get Off On The Bus Tour" hitting five different resorts throughout California, Utah, and Colorado with 5 of Burton's best snowboarders.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:32 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e9Scotty Cranmer is a BMX pro and now a small business owner. He has recently purchased a bike shop in Howell, NJ and hosts a grand opening with a demo in the store's parking lot. Then he heads out west for a series of in-store appearances for Vans. Back on the East Coast, he jumps on a tour with the Fox BMX team before heading to Baltimore for the first stop of the Dew Tour.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:30 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e8Professional free surfer Dave Rastovisch is a new breed of athlete that earns his pay not by competing, but rather by traveling to surf the world. Experience the tapped-in life of this introspective regular foot from Australia's east coast. Check out Dave's ocean activism, filmmaking, music, and flowing style of surfing from the land of sand bottom right hand point breaks. And of course, get to know "Rasta" in this episode of First Hand.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:28 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e7Scotty Lago is young and restless. At the tender age of 19, he's already an accomplished professional snowboarder and seasoned world traveler. Firsthand follows Scotty on his busy winter schedule to Japan. Here Scotty teaches local Japanese kids to snowboard in the halfpipe, communicating only through a translator, and a humorous session ensues. With a beautiful day and a well-built halfpipe, all goes well until Scotty falls and injures his backside. Good times go bad when he repeats the injury and puts his Japan trip at stake. Winding up his trip to Japan, Scotty heads to a new Idaho ski resort, Tamarack, where he competes in the Grand Prix. In Tamarack Scotty finds the usual roster of top rider professionals absent, off competing in another contest. He's confident he will have an easy win. But regardless of his opponents, Scotty will still have to battle his nerves at the top of the halfpipe. This Firsthand is filled with good times and bad, all through the energetic eyes of young Scotty Lago.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:16 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e6In Bucky's Firsthand we watch him speed down the track of the Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix where he raced in the celebrity portion of the event. Next, we join him as he practices for and competes in the Pro-Tec Pool Party contest at Vans in Orange -- a who's who of bowl skating past, present, and future. Then we go behind the scenes with Bucky as he works out some tricks at Woodward West and stay with him as he heads down to Orlando, FL for his Vert Camp to help the youngsters grow into the next generation of skaters. Finally, we travel to Bucky's home city of Baltimore for the first stop of the 2007 Dew Tour.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:14 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e5FMX rider Mike Mason takes us to his home in Carson City, Nevada, where we check out his day to day life and get to ride with him and the local talent. Then the X-Games medalist heads to Berlin, Germany to compete in the IFMX contest series. Next, Mason returns back to the States in Baltimore, Maryland for the first round of the 2007 Dew Action Sports Tour, where he looks to improve on his 2nd place finish from 2006.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:13 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e4Follow professional skateboarder Danny Fuenzalida as he travels to the rugged streets of South America and brings along his Lost Clothing teammates Adam Dyet and Kyle Berard. The trip starts in Danny's childhood home of Santiago, Chile and follows him as he plays tour guide to his teammates. Along the way Danny skates his childhood spots and shows Adam and Kyle a bit of Chilean culture. From there the team heads to Buenos Aires, Argentina where the local Lost Clothing distributors give them a taste of traditional Argentinian barbecue and a sampling of the unique Argentine spots. The trip ends in Danny's current home of Miami, Florida where he battles the heat and rain to show viewers his daily routine when he's not on the road. Facts-Danny grew up all over the world following his father who worked in various mines in Canada, Australia and Chile. Danny moved to San Francisco from Chile to persue his education and his skateboarding career.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:26 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e3Professional Skateboarder Kristian Svitak takes us on a journey through the past, present, and future of his skateboard career. Follow Kristian to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio to see where he came from and the people that helped shape his skateboarding future. Svitak then heads west to his current residence in Oceanside, California. Here we take a tour of his huge skateboard memorabilia collection and check out his band The Heartaches, kicking out the jams at a club in San Diego, California. Kristian's future is bright. From going to rider to owner Svitak has put his own unique touch on his very own skateboard company, 1031. Check out his riders and the future pros of tomorrow.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:24 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e2In this episode of Firsthand, Transworld Snowboarding's 2006 Rider of the Year, Hana Beaman, takes us across the Pacific to the mountains of Japan and then back to the snowy peaks of Lake Tahoe, CA. Coming off a silver medal at the Winter X Games, Hana tries to keep her podium streak alive as she battles the world's best snowboarders in her first ever Nippon Open appearance. From there it's back home to Salt Lake City, UT to rest for a day before setting off on a road trip to Lake Tahoe for the historic Vans Cup at Northstar. While in Tahoe, Hana partakes in a photo shoot with the Von Zipper crew for next year's eyewear catalogue.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:22 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/_Ala2Yix2i3kBtKVvANgu5MuyoI#s8e1In this Firsthand, get a peek into the somewhat mysterious life of one of skateboarding's most revered professionals, Daewon Song. Tag along as Daewon reaches a career milestone and receives skateboarding's most coveted title, Thrasher Magazine's S.O.T.Y. (Skater of the Year) for 2006. Reminisce with him as he recants his early skateboarding experiences and shares some never before seen footage and photos from the early days. Follow Daewon to the offices, and learn about his involvement with his sponsors, including Almost, DVS and Matix. Hit some of the many skate parks of Southern California with Daewon and his friends as they keep him on his toes, and there's never a dull moment. Next, you're invited to a BBQ and some private warehouse sessions with the guys over at Liberty Board Shop. Unfortunately, life deals Daewon a tough hand when his father passes away. Experience a rather candid moment with him as he confronts it head-on and comes out the other side. Finally, grab your board and get ready to skate two of So. Cal's best backyard skate spots. A backyard dream bowl in Orange County, and a DIY skateboard wonderland in the dairy-lands of Chino, introduces you to what they call, "Fantasy Thursdays." Then, get a glimpse into the private life of Daewon.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:20:11 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e13After winning 3 gold medals at the 2006 X-Games, Travis Pastrana is invited to New York to backflip his bike on 52nd street. He then goes to Utah to film the new Nitro Circus movie, Lock'n Load. Travis is then off to Madrid, Spain for the Red Bull X-Fighters FMX event. Without rest, Pastrana travels back to Los Angeles to compete in the Jeremy McGrath Invitational, a one of a kind event that mixes freestyle motocross with traditional motocross. From there, Travis returns home to Maryland where he hangs out with a few winners from the "Spend the Day with Travis" contest.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e12Professional skateboarder Dennis Busenitz takes his newly refurbished Mercedes on a road trip from his hometown in Kansas to his current residence in San Fransisco, making sure to skate all the spots in between.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e10In this episode of Firsthand we follow Burton Global Team Rider Nicolas Müller from the streets of Zurich, Switzerland to the powder fields of Steven's Pass, WA. We begin the journey as Nicolas gives us a skateboard tour of his hometown of scenic Zurich, Switzerland. From the mild temps of Zurich we then travel around the globe to the frigid Pacific Northwest on Nicolas's first trip ever to shred the often underrated Steven's Pass, WA and a secret locale known only as the Cascade Compound.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e9Kyle Berard is an all-terrain skateboarder who will skate anything he has in front of him. In this Firsthand Kyle goes on a tour with the Lost Energy Drink Team from Los Angeles all the way up to Washington to skate the best parks the West coast has to offer. This Firsthand also gives a rare glimpse into the ups and downs of Kyles life, from winning Tampa AM and Pro to the devastating car crash that broke his femur. See why Kyle is one of the most determined and focused skaters in the industry today.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e8In this episode of Firsthand we travel to the other side of the globe with 2006 Pro Wake Tour runner-up, Rusty Malinsoki. Rusty begins the journey in his hometown of Orlando, finishing up shooting for BFY Productions' new film Bent Felix at an epic night time rail session with some of the world's best wakeboarders. From there it's off to the Far East and Shenyang, China for a photo shoot and cover story for Alliance Wakeboard Magazine. Rusty wraps up the show in Beijing, at the 3rd stop of the IWSF World Cup, the first major wakeboarding competition ever to be held in China.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e7BMX pro Corey Bohan heads to Whistler B.C. for the prestigious Red Bull Elevation dirt jumping contest. Next, the 3-time X-Game gold medalist goes on an old school road trip to hit as many parks as possible from Whistler to Portland, Oregon. In Portland, Corey and his crew session Burnside and the exclusive Salem Trails. The Australian-born rider then returns to his current home for some surf and to show off his favorite So-Cal riding spots.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e6The show begins with a road trip in the Pacific Northwest. After a quick session at Portland's Burnside, Omar meets up with his crew for a road trip to Orcas Island skatepark. The crew consists of Peter Hewitt, Alex Horn and Chet Childress, along with Thrasher photographer Joe Hammeke and filmer Preston Maigetter. They all pile in a minivan and hit the road. The first stop along the way is the newly-constructed Port Angeles Park, which the riders are eager to skate for the first time.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e5Peer into the life of World Longboard Champion and homegrown Hawaiian power surfer, Bonga Perkins. Join Bonga as he takes off from his home in Hawaii following the Polynesian chain to the reefs of Tahiti and finally dropping into the navel of the world, Easter Island.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e4FUEL TV joins professional BMX rider, Dave Mirra, at his home in North Carolina, where we check out his newly built training warehouse. Then we fly to New York, where he joins Shaun White for some press appearances on NBC's Today Show. Next, we join Dave at a Slim Jim autograph signing where he gets to mingle with some fans before competing in the first stop of the Dew Tour in Louisville, KY.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e3FUEL TV follows professional snowboarder and 2-time Olympic silver medalist, Danny Kass, through his laid back summer as he travels by RV from Mammoth Mountain to his company headquarters in Portland, OR. While in Oregon, Danny and a group of his friends head up to the High Cascade Snowboard Camp at Mt Hood. Danny then competes in the Burton Abominable Snow Jam where he takes 3rd place in the half-pipe competition.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e2Jereme Rogers is one of the smoothest and most consistent skateboarders in the world. This FIRSTHAND follows Jereme during a hectic, two-week, international tour through the streets of France, Belgium, and Germany with the DVS TEAM. Jereme's schedule then pulls him back to the states for the Dew Action Sports Tour in Colorado. This FIRSTHAND gives the viewer a rare glimpse into Jereme's life, from the ledges of Boston to the handrails of Los Angeles.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/49gPqSt5Ls56vyf-voC_8XpKU1k#s7e1Come fly with Mat Hoffman, a legend in the BMX world, for his long awaited Firsthand experience. Mat takes FUEL TV along with him to the Suzuki Masters in Cologne, Germany for his first contest appearance in years. Mat then decides to spend his time off in the skies paragliding the most scenic locations in Brighton Beach, UK. There is also a quick visit in London with old friend Tony Hawk to do some demos. Finally, we close off the show with Mat Hoffman's Crazy Freaking Stunt shows at Six Flags, Louisville with the family. This is just another month in Mat's life long career as a bicycle stunt pioneer.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e12Pro BMX rider Chad Kagy gets arrested, breaks a Mega Ramp world record in Mexico City, and visits pro rider Ryan Nyquist.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e10Pro snowboarder Todd Richards films in Big Bear, CA and heads to Mammoth Mountain for the West Coast Invitationals.Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:31:30 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e9Pro snowboarder Alexis Waite has a New York photo shoot, enters the Roxy Chicken Jam in Switzerland, and rides Park City, Utah.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e8Pro surfer Claire Bevilacqua drops in on her hometown breaks in Western Australia before competing in the Roxy Pro in Fiji.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e7Pro skater Pat Duffy visits the Cayman Island's Black Pearl skate park and returns to Los Angeles to session the local spots.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e6Pro wakeboarder Daniel Watkins goes scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef and heads wakesurfs the Gold Coast with Mick Fanning.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e5Back from a near-fatal crash FMX rider Brian Deegan competes at the Winter X-Games before a freeride session in Beaumont, CA.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e4Pro longboarder Kasssia Meador surfs her favorite California breaks, models for Roxy, and goes to the Noosa Festival of Surfing.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e3Snowboarding icon Dave Downing rides in Japan and Tahoe and surfs in Mexico with Damien Hobgood.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e2Surfer Pancho Sullivan competes in the Vans Triple Crown and heads to Micronesia for some barrels in paradise.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/JEAiXWVgSrWFXa6dSzO5eEdanoI#s6e1Surfer Sunny Garcia competes in the Vans Triple Crown in Hawaii and closes out his World Championship Tour career at Pipeline.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e13Teenage pro snowboarder Mason Aguirre travels to New Zealand to train toward a spot on the US Olympic Superpipe team.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e12FMX rider Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg trains with Nate Adams and heads to Orlando, FL for a chance at securing the FMX Dew Tour Cup.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e11Pro snowboarder Travis Parker rides in Argentina and returns to his new home in South Lake Tahoe to ride the local mountains.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e10Ride along with pro skater Donny Barley as he and the rest of the Zoo York Team tour their way across the US.Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:31:18 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e9Australian BMX pro Ryan Guettler freerides around his new home of Southern California and trains for a shot at the Dew Tour title.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e8Pro skater Nilton Neves visits his hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil then returns to skate his current residence of San Francisco.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e7Pro BMX rider gets back into shape after a hard slam at the Dew Action Sports Tour before hitting the Camp Woodward ramps.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e4Pro surfer Rochelle Ballard competes in Perranporth, England, visits Biarritz, France, and stops by her hometown of Kauau, HI.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e3Pro BMX dirt jump star Stephen Murray heads to the Dew Action Sports tour and the Gravity Games for a shot at another gold.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e2Surfer Tamayo Perry takes us to Tahiti where he surfs one of the world's heaviest breaks known as Teahupoo.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/6yedzx5pDKgjLjt8Z0GlLvn7-XY#s5e1Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler rides rushes from the Muenster Monster Mastership in Germany to the Dew Tour in Denver.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e13MTV icon and pro skateboarder Bam Margera has an insane month of radio appearances, commercial shoots, tapings, and press tours.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e12See how snowboarder Marc Frank Montoya went from the streets to the snow and started his own snowboarder hotel, "The Block."Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e11Three-time world longboard champ Colin McPhillips takes on a surf tour of New Zealand's east coast and to the dunes of Glamis, CA.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e10Pro surfer CJ Hobgood competes in Australia, films at a secret spot, and heads to his amateur surfing clinic, Camp Hobgood.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e9Pro skater Chris Senn surfs and skates in Kona, HI, and travels to Norther California for a tour of his old stomping grounds.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e8Pro snowboarder Leanne Pelosi goes from Iceland to Copper Mountain, Colorado, from the backcountry to the urban handrail.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e7Pro surfer Serena Brooke works toward the WCT title chase in Australia and finds time to free surf, rally car race, and sky dive.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e6Pro surfer Peter Mel tours Santa Cruz's secret spots, bounces to HI for The Eddie, and competes in the Mavericks big wave contest.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e5Pro skater Brian Patch skates pools, jumps mega ramps, rides motocross, and skates with legends Jay Adams and Christian Hosoi.Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:11:52 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e4Pro snowboarder Andy Finch competes in Switzerland, heads home to ride in Truckee, CA, and competes in Mt. Bachelor, OR.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e3Surfer Fred Patacchia fishes and free surfs in Hawaii before he competes to achieve his dream of joining World Championship Tour.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e2Pro snowboarder Jussi Oksannen competes in the Air & Style big-air event, freerides in Austria, and hosts an event in Finland.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/kCz8y-vnM-O85zIoHY-YFPGArOg#s3e1Pro surfer Sofia Mulanovich competes in Malibu and Haleiwa with hopes of a world title victory before returning to Peru.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e16FIRSTHAND catches up with pro freestyle motocross rider, Kenny "The Cowboy" Bartram, on the second leg of the Vans Triple Crown FMX tour in Jacksonville, Florida. Going head-to-head with pros Dustin Miller, Nate Adams, and Jeremy Stenberg, Kenny takes an impressive second place in the contest to push him back into contention for the '04 Vans Triple Crown FMX trophy. Then he's off to England with Travis Pastrana and Andy Bell, then to Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's, and finally, spends a day at Mike Metzger's track.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e15On this episode of FIRSTHAND, we follow pro wakeboarder, Danny Harf, from a picturesque film shoot in Northern California to the storm-washed mecca of wakeboarding: Orlando, Florida. From wake skating the streets of Orlando to a too-close-for-comfort encounter with Florida's largest gators, we end up at the World Championships as Danny battles for a World Title.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e14We start Ross's FIRSTHAND at his home in the North Shore of Hawaii where he takes us on a glider tour, a quick surf, and then an exhilarating Shark Tour. We then journey to New York where Ross meets up with pro surfers, Brad Gerlach, Jeremy Heit, and Pascal Stansfield to shoot scenes for his upcoming movie, "Seasons." While in New York, Ross visits New Jersey to surf and have a BBQ dirty jersey style. He then returns to New York to take a boat ride around the Statue of Liberty, then surfs Rockaway Beach.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e13Paul Rodriguez is one of the most prolific skateboarding FIRSTHANDs we have ever done. This story starts at his home spots in the Valley as we get to know this 19-year-old phenom and why he skates the way he does. Paul takes us on a tour of his favorite spots around the neighborhood, while friends and family reveal his history. Then, he flies to Europe with the Nike team to travel to London, Holland and France. This was shot primarily in 16 mm, so enjoy the incredible artistic skating from Paul Rodriguez, aka P Rod.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e12Aquil Brathewaite heads down to New York City to meet up and skate with his teammates from Zoo York. Later, they meet up with Jefferson Pang, Team Manager of Zoo York, and head down to Baltimore for the Beast of the East Contest. After a frustrating run, he heads back home to Rhode Island, but before, he and friend Lamare get in one more skating session in New York. Aquil then gets on a plane for home where he finds things "back to normal."Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e11We start in Hollywood, California where DJ Chavez currently resides at the infamous Hellrose house. Fuel TV then follows DJ through the streets of LA for a glimpse of his daily routine: skateboarding. DJ also invites us along to document the "Amerikan Projects" tour back in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is where we find out where DJ's roots and family reside. His humble beginnings and incredible skate spots reveal why DJ is worthy of a FIRSTHAND.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e10Chris Coulter travels with friends, Andy Finch and Chris Taylor, in a tour through New Zealand. It's a prime time for New Zealand snowboarding as the gang searches for summertime powder. Although caught in some nasty weather, the guys eventually make it to Treble Cone Ski Resort for a very unique snow session. Also, they have time for a heli-trip into the avalanche-prone back country. The guides keep the snowboarders away from risky areas, but danger still lurks.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e9Professional skateboarder, Chet Childress, is on a whirlwind mission to skate hard every day. Starting in Oregon, Chet meets up with his brother on a high-speed tour of outdoor skateparks. He heads back home to San Jose, California to unwind and show off his house and girlfriend. And finally, Chet goes to North Carolina, his childhood home, to help coach a skate camp and check out old his stomping grounds.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e8Follow FMX rider Ronnie Faisst from Temecula, CA, to Sydney, Australia, for the Crusty Demons Global Assault Tour.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e7Follow 2004 World Longboard Champion, Beau Young, as he trips around the beach town of Byron Bay, Australia. Beau masters some of the east coast's best breaks such as Wategoes, The Pass, Broken, and Lennox Heads. Witness Beau's break into the music world as he performs at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival. Then, it's down the north coast of New South Wales to stay with Beau's legendary father, Nat Young. Watch as Nat, Beau, and family friend, David Kinoshita, have a go at the infamous point break that helped shape the shortboard revolution.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e6Follow professional BMX rider Allan Cooke to Columbus, OH, then home to North Carolina, and on his trip to Woodward, PA.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e5Follow us as we follow pro skateboarder, Chad Bartie, to the Globe World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, where he gives us a tour of the skate parks he grew up in. Then we head over to Burleigh Heads as he catches up with his dad and brother for a little surfing comic relief. The trip ends with a moto-x ride into the Aussie bush.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e4Andrew Crawford snowboards the back country, competes in the Chicago Rail Jam, and shows off his set-up in Montana.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e3In this travel heavy FIRSTHAND, we join pro wakeboarder, Shawn Watson, on an unforgettable journey throughout New Zealand and Australia. From an active volcanic lake in the heart of Middle Earth, to Australia's own "white trash" boat race, Watson tears it up on some of the world's most scenic lakes and rivers. We see the many faces of Watson as he gets in competition mode at the 2004 X-Air comp in New Zealand then returns to his surfing roots in an epic surf session outside of Christchurch. To close out our journey, Shawn takes a break from wake and gets up close and personal with some of Australia's native wildlife. Can a sheep outrun a wakeboarder? To find out, join Watson in an episode of FIRSTHAND that'll leave you reaching for your didgeridoo and screaming, "Creiky!"Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e2Hawaii's surfing star, Kalani Robb takes you on tour of the north shore of Oahu and checks out the Fox Racing headquarters.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/cY3iA2QwepozcPV6CvPLVbU_A38#s2e1Formerly known for her racing, and currently recognized as one of the top female big mountain riders in the world, we follow Canadian, Victoria Jealouse, on her travels in the Pacific Northwest. Her first stop takes us to the Legendary Baker Banked Slalom in Mt. Baker, Washington; an event popularized not only for the course itself, but for the reunion of family and friends of the snowboarding community at large. From Mt. Baker, Victoria hits the road and heads back home to Whistler, British Columbia, to meet up with friends and partake in three epic days of back country snowmobiling and snowboarding. Victoria reflects on her near-death avalanche experience and teaches us firsthand why it's essential to know your snow safety before heading out into the back country.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e14Snowboard half-pipe master Keir Dillon goes big at the Vans Triple Crown in Breckenridge and the Park City Super Pipe World Cup.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e13Grab your passport and chopsticks as Travis Rice leads us on a journey from Mammoth Lakes to Tokyo, Japan to Utah. In Japan, Travis secures a second place podium spot at the 4th Annual X-Trial Snowboard Contest in front of 40,000 fans. With a nice bag full of Yen, Travis returns to the States where he visits the DC Lab in Park City, Utah and gives a rare insider's tour of this winter playground. The episode closes with another contest, another medal, and some quality powder runs on Utah's finest slopes.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e12The "Who's-Your-Daddy" of freestyle moto-cross, Ronnie Renner takes us away from his usual freestyle riding and into two days of punishing racing at Palmdale CA's "Day in the Dirt". Watch as Ronnie toughs it out on the track with the likes of motocross legend Jeremy McGrath. Next, we spend a day with Papa Ronnie as he tries to keep up with his two boys: Nate "Racer" and little Josh "Rider". Then, follow Ronnie to his hidden riding spot in So Cal "The Saloon", where Ronnie does what he does best, FMX. After a quick stop for gear and to sign a new contract at "Troy Lee Designs" it's off to Budapest where the madness begins. At a demo like no other, Ronnie and fellow freestylers perform in what may easily be the most outrageous live stadium moto show ever produced.Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:41:14 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e11An inspiration to women everywhere, 4-time world champion, Lisa Andersen, heads to France to be a contest director for the Women's Roxy Pro. Battling the men and weather for contest surfing, Lisa manages to sneak in a few memorable free-surfs for herself, including one with fellow surf icon, Kelly Slater. Lisa accepts an invitation to compete in the womens' expression session and shows us she still has some amazing surfing left in her. Finally, Lisa heads home to Florida and her family where she goes through her daily routine as everybody's favorite surf mom.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e10In this episode of FIRSTHAND we follow professional surfer/goofball extraordinaire, Benji Weatherley through an action-packed and comedic two weeks in his life. We begin with a trip to surf filmmaking icon, Taylor Steele's, house to get the first look at Benji's completed segment for the upcoming Poor Specimen release Campaign. Next, Benji takes a jump down south to Pacific Beach, CA for his First Annual Little Human's Surf Contest, where today's groms get a chance at winning a classic Ford Falcon. The episode winds down as Benji returns to the North Shore of Oahu where he's mastered surfing along with his close friends Rob Machado and Ross Williams.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e9Pura Vida, baby!!! Join longboarder, Sean Haggar, as he travels to Costa Rica for the Rabbit Kekai Longboard Classic. See the world's best longboarders surf this world-famous left-hand point break. But not all of the action is on the beach. Follow Sean as he ventures into the rainforest, where he encounters crocodiles & federales, and even discovers a new way of flying across the jungle canopy. Then it's off to Tamarindo with Wingnut to go stay with Robert August of Endless Summer. There, the three longboarders set off in a boat to surf a true gem in the surfing world: venerable Ollie's Point.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e8Get behind the scenes with one of Brazil's top vert exports, Lincoln Ueda, as he rehearses with Tony Hawk and the rest of the all-star cast of Tony's Boom Boom Huck Jam. Then, we're off to the 3rd stop of the 2003 Van's Triple Crown of Skateboarding in Oceanside, CA where Lincoln's trademark big air gets him into the finals of vert. The realities of risk and injury unfortunately cut Lincoln's shot at the podium short, but this doesn't stop him from keeping a good attitude and proving why he's admired by pros and fans alike.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e7A car fire, a broken leg, and a bar fight are all a part of the eventful first episode.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e6In this episode of FIRSTHAND we follow pro wakeboarding veteran, Cobe Mikacich, through a high speed, adrenaline fueled week in his life. Cobe returns home to his wakeboarding roots in Donner Lake, California for the 2004 MB wakeboarding boats photo shoot, while inviting us along on a wakeboarding tour of the lake. We then follow Cobe to his birthplace of Sacramento for the 2003 Malibu Boats U.S. Open of Wakeboarding where Cobe he proves he's still a strong contender in the circuit. The rest of the episode is packed with action, including a rare 120mph tour of the Sacramento Delta in an off-shore racing boat.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e5See Mike Frazier on his 10th year in a row on the Vans Warped Tour. This star-studded FIRSTHAND rides shotgun with Mike as he tours the US and ends up in Las Vegas to compete for $40,000 in the Boost Mobile Pro at the Hard Rock Café. This Episode features cameos from pop star, Pink, skateboard legend, Steve Cabellero, and bands like AFI, Less Than Jake, Rancid, and more. Mike proves why he's continued to rank as one the top vert skaters for over a decade, and why he's one of the most respected skaters in the world.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e4FIRSTHAND travels with BMX's current vert champion as he leaves his current home of Woodward, PA and returns to his hometown of Derbyshire, England where we meet his family, see where he first learned to ride, and visit the workplace that he boldly left nearly six years ago to pursue a career in professional BMX vert riding. While in England, Jamie stops by the Snickers Game On BMX championships and captures yet another gold to add to his long list of wins.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e3We cross the pond and head to Marseille, France where the pool skating master takes a crack at the coveted Quiksilver Bowlrider's title. Featuring skate legend, Tony Alva, and some of today's top bowl and pool skaters, this showcases an aspect of skating that paved the way for today's vert skating. This episode is loaded with incredible skating from pros around the world and plenty of French culture from this picturesque, coastal, European city.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e2A top ranked female surfer takes us to Fiji where she competes against the biggest names in women's surfing for the Roxy Fiji Pro. Strictly limited to this small group of surfers, FIRSTHAND makes its way onto the tiny island of Tavarua where we get to hang out with Megan in her hut with fellow surf stars Rochelle Ballard, Keala Kennely, Julia Christian and more. We get an in-depth look at what life is like traveling exotic locations and competing with the biggest names in women's surfing.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/firsthand/7TRL06emNoLZuCM3rDdUI_mpQK8#s1e1Follow surf champion Rob Machado as he travels to Japan for two weeks in the Spring of 2003. Joined by friends Benji Weatherley, Barney Barron, Greg Browning, and Donovan Frankenrieter, the five surfers explore the picturesque coastline for some epic surfing and good times with the locals. This episode is pure comedy, a lot of culture, and about as close to getting to know Rob Machado without being right there with him.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000