FUEL TV’s original series Firsthand brings you up close and personal with the daily lives of today’s top action sports athletes. Follow along as they span the globe in search of untracked powder, concrete bowls, and perfect waves. From the biggest competitions to laid-back free sessions, Firsthand offers exclusive footage of world class pros pushing the limits of their riding.
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Fri, 01/04/2008 - 16:08
Mark Frank Montoya's Firsthand is an exclusive look at how one of the most prolific snowboarders of our time went from the streets to the snow. The only pro athlete to start his own snowboarder hotel clled "The Block." See what it's like to walk in his shoes for 2 weeks.
Fri, 01/04/2008 - 05:00
FMX 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.
Fri, 12/28/2007 - 16:08
Brian Patch is the all terrain vehicle. The working man's skater. A pro skateboarder who decides to take full advantage of his Firsthand. You will see him skate pools and jump mega ramp, motocross, snowboard, jump out of airplanes, and mountain bike all within a half hour show. If that's not enough, then see if skating with the legends Jay Adams and Christian Hosoi gets you to watch it.
Fri, 12/28/2007 - 00:00
Firsthand brings you up close and personal with BMX pro Ryan Guettler. Start by following this Australian born rider to his new home of Southern California and seek out the best riding spots it has to offer.
Wed, 12/19/2007 - 16:08
Follow professional snowboarder Alexis Waite around the world as she shows us what it takes to progress her sport to the next level. We meet up with fellow Etnies riders from various action sports in New York City to partake in an all-female athlete photo shoot for Etnies’ upcoming catalog.
Wed, 12/19/2007 - 16:08
CJ goes to Torqauy, Australia for the 2nd stop of the WCT tour. We wrap up the contest and fly to a secret spot to kick off filming for the new Globe surf film at one of the best beach breaks in the world.
Fri, 12/14/2007 - 16:09
Meet three-time world longboard champion, Colin McPhillips and see the inside life of this California kid. Colin gives a tour of his home town of San Clemente and checks in with world renown shaper Bill Stewart as he shapes his signature model. Then, set off on a journey up the east coast of New Zealand’s north island to find perfect surf on the Corimandel Peninsula. The episode wraps up with a trip to “the sand toy capitol of the world” of Glamis dunes where Colin spends some downtime on his dune buggy.
Wed, 12/12/2007 - 16:09
Just another typical week in the life of Pro BMX rider Chad Kagy - as he gets arrested, breaks a Mega Ramp world record in Mexico City, flies a private jet to see pro rider Ryan Nyquist, and then finally heads back to his home, where he lives right next to one of the biggest skateparks in the world.
Wed, 12/12/2007 - 11:32
Professional skateboarder Dennis Busenitz takes his newly refurbished Mercedes on a road trip from his hometown in Kansas to his current residence in San Francisco, making sure to skate all the spots in between.
Fri, 12/07/2007 - 16:09
Kevin Robinson is one of the top three pro BMX vert riders in the world. This Firsthand takes a dramatic tone as Kevin gets knocked out during his final contest run at the Dew Action Sports Tour. Kevin takes us back to Providence, RI where his home and heart is.
Fri, 12/07/2007 - 16:09
Known as the “General” of the Metal Mulisha, Brian Deegan is one of the most recognizable faces in freestyle motocross. Firsthand follows the bad boy of FMX as he makes an unexpected comeback after a near-fatal crash and reflects on how it has changed his life. After a tour of his home and the infamous Metal Mulisha compound, Brian heads to Aspen for a shot at the Winter X-Games gold where competitors flip their bikes 90ft in the air in freezing conditions.
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 16:09
FUEL TV gives you an inside look at professional snowboarder and former Olympic rider Todd Richards. Get a firsthand look at Todd Richards and see the humor, skills, and action that keep him charging after nearly 20 years as a pro.
Wed, 11/21/2007 - 16:09
Firsthand 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.
Wed, 11/21/2007 - 16:09
Snowboarding icon Dave Downing has been showing the world his smooth snowboarding style for over thirteen years. With no signs of slowing down any time soon, we follow Dave to Japan where he rides massive amounts of powder and socializes with the ever so enthusiastic Japanese snowboarding community.
Wed, 11/21/2007 - 16:09
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 where his career began. The rest of the episode is packed with action including a rare 120mph tour of the Sacramento Delta in an off-shore racing boat.
Fri, 11/16/2007 - 05:00
Surfer Sunny Garcia competes in the Vans Triple Crown in Hawaii and closes out his World Championship Tour career at Pipeline.
Fri, 11/16/2007 - 05:00
The “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.
Wed, 11/07/2007 - 16:10
In 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.
Wed, 11/07/2007 - 05:00
Follow 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.
Wed, 11/07/2007 - 05:00
Ryan Sheckler is a professional skateboarder, and he's only 15 years old. Ryan's a busy kid, doing everything a 15-year-old should: skateboarding at the local park, embarking on family motocross vacations, and winning competitions. Follow Ryan to Germany as he competes for the World Champ title in the 'Muenster Monster Mastership.' Then, without time to rest, he heads straight to Denver, Colorado for the Dew Tour. He may be young, but he is a pro.