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Riding with Eric Murray (Olympian)
The Manta5 team took out 2X Olympic Gold Medalist, Eric Murray, to test out the Hydrofoiler’s three levels of electric assist. Eric is as fit as they come, and at...
CEO Greg Johnston Podcast Interview
Get into the mind of Manta5 CEO, Greg Johnston, as he shares on Startups, failures, validation, assumptions and more on the Stag Roar Podcast with Ryan O’Connor. Gain an insiders...
Hutchwilco Boat Show 2018, New Zealand
Not to miss an opportunity to have some hydrofoil chat and showcase our Hydrofoiler™ XE-1, we were off to the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show. The four day expo at...
Manta5’s Hydrofoil Bike at Big Boys Toys, New Zealand
After some final touches to the Hydrofoilers™, we were on our way up to the ‘big smoke’ to showcase the Hydrofoiler™ XE-1 at Auckland’s Big Boys Toys. Many weeks of...
Meet The Man Who Cycles On Water – Redbull Interview
A car is a motorboat, and a motorbike a jet ski, but what’s the on-water equivalent of a bicycle? We talk to the innovator who could have the answer –...
University of Waikato Play Pivotal Role at Manta5
The Manta5 Hydrofoiler™ has just won ‘Gold’ in the prestigious Best Awards, thanks in part to seven Waikato Alumni. The Manta5 Hydrofoiler™ is the brain-child of Guy Howard-Willis – Founder...
Manta5 Celebrates Pre-sale Launch
After beginning our first ever pre-sale on the 28th February 2018, we thought what better way to celebrate our success so far than with an official launch party. What was...
New Zealand South Island Tour
A Journey to the Deep South Cold, Wind, Rain and whole bunch of fun! This accurately sums up Manta5’s recent trip to the South Island. Only having 12 days, 4...
Manta5 Goes Viral
Recently, Manta5 posted a video of our prototype in action. This video was originally intended for R&D purposes only, and all it did was showcase the basic features of the...
Manta5 Takes Gold at 2017 Best Design Awards
What initially began as a six month project has turned into a life changing experience for all involved. The Hydrofoiler™ XE-1 was nominated, and won, Gold in the ‘Concept’ category...
Partner Interview: Copenhagen Cycles
With Summer just around the corner, get to know our awesome Partners over in the US and Europe who can help you with all your hydrofoil bike needs. First up,...
Customer Ride Day (New Zealand)
Customer Ride Day (New Zealand) December 2019 marked the milestone event of successfully delivering our limited unit pilot production to customers here in New Zealand. Since then, the feedback has...