REVIEWS

Andy Magness, tech writer for outdoor gear review site GearJunkie, took some time to try out the XE-1 and can see its benefits as a training tool.

it was a choppy morning in Pilot Bay, but Brad - who is also a triathlete - was intrepid and tool the XE-1 for his first ride, ended up flying for a few kilometers and told us how it went. 

 Phillippe - a French wakeboard world champion - had his first ride oven in Cannes and told us how it went.

 “We don’t float like a boat, we fly more like an airplane, so the feeling of foiling is exceptional.“

 

ANTOINE

French magazine writer Antoine – who is also a surfer and has a great affinity with the ocean – met our team in Cannes to try out the XE-1.  

“The best moment, is right after the take-off. That feeling of going just over the water… it’s great, it’s amazing.”

 

NICOLAS

Nicolas, an avid cyclist and sailor from France, came along to try out the XE-1 for his first ride. 

“I’m cycling quite alot, so when I found this on the internet I found it really interesting… it’s pretty incredible!”

 

CHRIS

Chris attended our Customer Ride Day at Lake Tarawera, spending the day learning how to master his 60th surprise birthday gift. 

“It’s a unique experience on the water… it’s a really neat sensation for someone that likes water and [the] outdoors.”

 

PHIL

U.S. customer, Phil, recently visited New Zealand with his wife to meet with the Manta5 team and ride the XE-1 he has already pre-ordered.

“It’s just like being on a bike, you can put as much effort into it as you want…you can definitely get a superb workout on that.”

 

DAN MARTIN

Dan Martin, a Manta5 customer from New Zealand, meets with the Manta5 top team rider, Stacey, to get the hang of the submerged and beach launch. 

“It took a bit of time… and a lot of patience. Now it’s just about practice, practice, practice.”