Firsthand: Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez is one ofthe 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 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.

[@amante104]

I used to love havin a skate session after school and then watching fuel TV for all the skate footy especially ZooYork Skate maps and firsthand episodes.

[@henrymendt5483]

P-ROD is so awesome he lands everything so cleanly peace out.

[@skillman97]

p-rod is one of the best skaters out there and he started skating after the other guys were in the x- games, thats called a clutch career

[@deo.strengthspan.project]

The part with Paul Rodriguez Sr. was actually quite beautiful in a way.
I actually didn't know that Paul Rodriguez the comedian was the father of Paul Rodriguez the skateboarder, that's pretty cool, both of them celebrities in their own way.

[@skatebarn72]

that was sick p-rod is my hero :)

[@funkyduyman]

dang his childhood is so cool man just love his skate moves.. sick bro!

[@joshbartlett2917]

He's the reason I'm still skating. I've been skating 10 months, I can already backside flip, inward heel and nollie heel

[@ballie4ever]

i am in love with Paul Rodriguez.

[@skatrboijoe]

Real inspirational

[@adrenalinefix4me]

Chingon! Voy a ver p-rod at x games 17 en los angeles el 28-31 de julio! wepale!

[@jargbon]

10 years later and I really fucking miss Fuel TV

[@filmthatshizz]

He's my hero and I'm canadian.

[@djchimpster91]

Dang man, thats some true words right there, thanks :)

[@sdloc9]

p rod is soo chill and down to earth
unlike some other skaters out there

[@keizers17]

what a legend!!

[@TheChangReaction]

yeah!!! chatsworth represent!

[@jccz100]

he's the reason i started skating!

[@Etnies6307]

Oh Shit so thats why Nigel Alexander is famous on RUclips and hangs out with all the skaters!

[@dragonballt]

hes a badass example of a hero
i look up to that dude
hes too good

[@anditl21]

thats sum dope music

[@buttaskatesquad]

"especially Latino kids, who really need heroes". Thank you P.ROD for bein' my heroe.

[@DCSk8er529]

man i wish i could meet p-rod. hes my all-time favorite pro.

[@FlorianHasss]

i really like this guy

[@samskate01]

dude i was just think that, i expected another couple parts to this,

[@JGsk8s]

i started skating when i was in like 7th grade too

[@SplishMilos]

i wish that too im 17 and I started like last year haha anyway i guess its better to start late than never haha
Have fun skatin homie!

[@girlskaters]

Amazin'

[@cherylalva8533]

hey you,im talking to you.I need a beer ,bring me a beer now!

[@keithmeli]

thnks dude
i already started
i know how to ollie and nollie and shove-it but thats all i know
just wanted know if it was too late

[@HenrysPokeCorner]

PROD IS MY HERO!

[@sheckler489]

first hand is just another epicl'y later'd

[@jkdd22]

yes

[@EfeKs2]

exactly..you have a point

[@inlandBRY]

its not having style its about having your OWN STYLE, putting your characteristics into your skateboarding. your style and your skills go hand in hand though like PB and J.

[@420eurkle]

i didnt know that was his dad fuccin badass haha hellz yea bro

[@popo2kson]

damn hes been my idol ever since seeing him on transworld: in bloom soooo many years ago

[@alexpanzera]

no, half and full cabs can be applied to nollie as well

[@Horaciow14]

Paul Rodriguez Sr. is a smart guy.

[@jayku_9]

wow 102 degrees
for us over here where i live it gets up to
115 everyday

[@mrskyeguy]

Reporter: P-Rod, what stance are you??
Paul: What's a stance??

[@ShredTheGnarz]

@girlskatecrew its not about tricks its about style

[@G420Law]

p-rod is siiicckkk!!! crazy talanted and smart!! check out his new company Markisa!! I just got the new white milli so sick!!

[@jorgeminjarezsk8s]

Paul Rodriguez the reason i skate the reason i learned how to tre flip the reason i try to bust
P-Rod one my inspirational people on Facebook

[@CheezyTeeth]

its all about having fun man

[@AnthonyZ0424]

@ShredTheGnarz true doesnt matter if you can tre flip carls bad if it isntt cleann with style well its not a BANGIN!

[@RainCityLocal]

@superskateaz hes not now,but he was back in like 05

[@PatIsKing247]

Prod seems real chill not all cocky like shecker

[@FMartz]

yeahhh

[@stvna8040]

yeah he's fucking hilarious, i pissed myself laughing when he came on, shit i haven't laught like that for ages, man he cracked me up

[@FloofyMinari]

yeah mane... especially to me

[@estrada1818]

the valley is the shit im from there to the sylmar high shool rails are bomb !

[@0llidee]

lol i didnt notice till you put that, n when i paused at 1:23 it scared me lol

[@sirbumfluf]

@evanconrow ah i see, i didnt really know about his early days, my bad

[@steezeyskater101]

i remember when i beet prod in a game of skate.. then i woke up..actually no i couldnt even dream of beating prod in a game of skate

[@Tye1191]

yeah whateverwhatever44. . .
that alarmed me too.
is it possible to do nollie nose slide heely's in just 1 year of skating??

[@timmyskater99]

I'm writing my essay for English class right now on P-Rod...

[@jidiaz96]

@jacobisthebest1234 this video is old. And btw, if a pro skater isn't in a contest, gettin footage, etc for the company he is, then he can ride in any skate he wants

[@brettskiwetski]

story of my life.

[@alan1sauceda]

hell ya he's hero too becuz im latino!!!!
and i skate

[@ricalej]

paul's father said that paul should be a hero specialy to latino kids ... so i'm latino and hes my hero brows! :)

[@Rowleysgurl]

thats crazy, i didnt know he was Paul Rodriguez's son

[@thenewsk8erz]

prod on girl ;]

[@sk8ern81]

i started wen i was in 7th grade im 15 now and want to make it my carrer and my parents dont like it,i hope i end up being just like prod

[@Juanepiolavago]

chris cole, eric koston, paul rodriguez and chris haslam

[@xAsiannx]

best first hand :)

[@whateverwhatever44]

so he started 7th grade(13 yr old) and hes doing all those tricks his first year skating? i dont see how thats possible but maybe im wrong

[@ChiefxASTx]

youre sooooooooooo good. like omg.

[@JCLilWu]

his father is an actor and comedian

[@xHope2k6]

@MrTakislover1 lawl that's sick ;x

[@jayku_9]

he needs another FIRST HAND..longer one like MIKE MO had recently

[@dakilla1219]

Dude is my idle

[@RoblesJunior]

@kdude1212 ME TOO DUDE!

[@rotolo]

the last comment rings so true these days..

[@hellboy567LS]

i was in 7th grade when i was 12 its not to late to start as long as u finish its ok

[@1tomtom22]

yepp

[@skateslick58]

My dad litterly peed himself when I told him I was gunna try to make skating my like life job if you want to call it that.. Then I sat him down for about a week and all we watched was rob and big... He kinda agrees now:) you guys should try it..

[@AtodaO]

not just anybody

[@MrAj600]

@EightEquilsD69 hes like the king of switch prob

[@Kmartshopper34]

thats not carlos mencia. his dad is Paul Rodriguez sr.

[@DarkussJerry1597]

Shit thats what i think damn it, eres mi heroe paul.

[@prod534]

Does anyone know where I can watch the full episode of this?

[@vandamme1997]

@AKidNamedMookie aw now i see it :D

[@komandrew]

he started skating in 7th grade!

[@sketchmaster111]

Fern 8 stair, my school

[@951sk8er]

Man i feel the same way how no one takes you seriouse... They just say "oh skateboarding?? Wheres that ever gunna take you"

[@AlexLechman]

Can anyone tell me what movies his dad are in!?

[@DCSk8er529]

what channel is fuel tv on? plese reply. thank u:).

[@sk8.]

:O 0:21 tiiiiiiiiiiiiight

[@schaeffersfelixxx]

best !

[@LecoGarcez]

2:35 i'm going throught that part rigth now

[@raymondzzzzz]

paul's son is gonna be famous

[@1980andres]

@Dezzydizzlle123 Umm, sure whatever makes you feel good.

[@AtoMcAztkz]

como se llama esa cancion ?

[@jamrocKingz]

IM INFECTED BY THE STEEZE

[@girlskatecrew]

my mate is sick he's 11 and can tre flip, impossible, nollie heel, nollie varial heel, switch heel, nollie flip and switch flip and kickflip feeble smallish rails he's sick

[@flex293]

the berries skate and for ever

[@jamrocKingz]

@fatbug34 NAW I LOVE THIS SICKNESS

[@FMartz]

@jacobisthebest1234
HE WAS ON DNA, CITY STARS, GIRL AND NOW PLAN B
DVS,ES,NOW NIKE.
RICTA WHEELS, NOW HUBBA WHEELS.
ROYAL TRUCKS, NOW SILVER TRUCKS

[@girlskatecrew]

he flows tricks together so well he's better than that now anyway, go on razzyreikocanfly's videos and he's the kid called roman

[@arschfresse87]

what ´s the first song or beat called??