Extremists Waves of Innovation

Learn how Kenny Bernstein changed the sport of drag racing through corporate sponsorship and embracing technology. He is knows as the King of Speed, and for a reason. Nick Hernandez, world champion Bill Bryan, and Brad Dickey describe skimboarding and the maneuvers possible on the edge of the water. Watch as resident extremist Laird Hamilton discovers the air chair and takes it for a spin. Mike Murphy, the air chair’s inventor, tells the tale of how he came up with the idea. Gino Yauchler, the current air chair world champion, describes the draw of the strange contraption. Skateboard guru Tony Hawk describes the dangers of skateboarding and his own spills as well as easy ways to take a fall. This video includes footage of extreme sports and interviews with the experts who live with their passions day in, day out. Follow The Extremists as they travel the world, searching for the rush of adrenaline that comes from mastering the natural world. From white water rafting to mountain clim

Channel: TV Guide Video Length: 21m 0s Date Found: Thu, Dec 24 2009 5:27 AM Category: Entertainment Date Produced: View Count: 0