Watch The Extremists - Need for Speed

Aerial aerobat Sean D. Tucker and crew chief Tom Diggert discuss what it's like to be in a high flying, stunt filled air show. Are the pilots really mavericks? Or, are they highly skilled professionals? Supercross champions Greg Albertyn and Jeremy McGrath talk about stunts, racing over dangerous dirt tracks, and what it takes to win.. Adel Laurent takes us cliff diving in Mexico, while surfing star Laird Hamilton does the same and more in Hawaii. Speed skiers Tommy Simons and Melissa Dimino describe what it's like to wipe out on hard packed snow- Tommy says it's like a stone skipping over water. 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 climbing and hang gliding, each new adventure brings a better understanding of human limitations, or the lack thereof.