Backshall Cover Star 25/8/09
Brendon Backshall has scored himself his first magazine cover and feature with a tow out boost in WA. Make sure you check out the mag and Bredo's profile. Le Boogie 25/8/09 Le Boogie is a new bodyboard magazine made by Mantas favourite lensman Phil "Toinz" Gallagher. Check out the cool video teaser http://vimeo.com/5887994 First mag will be avaliable on the tenth of September. Make sure to scope the Manta add starring Brendon Backshall boosting at his favourite WA wedge. Pre orders for the magazine can be made at www.leboogie.comTom Smith Secret Sumartra Mission 26/5/09
Backshall 26/5/09
WA's Brendon Backshall flew over briefly last week, to call into Manta HQ for a catch up and work on his new signature models. "I'm super amped on my new model, Fish and I worked on refining the shape a little more this season. I just can't wait until they are avaliable to the public."
The new Manta models hit the shelves in 6 weeks, so keep your eyes peeled. Manta Podcast 18/3/09 Check out Manta's epic new podast. Featuring Dave Crowley, Tom Wilson and John Showell tearing on Hawaii's North Shore Follow the link to Vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/3704600 or see it on www.waldronsbros.com
Manta Factory Sale 18/3/09 Manta is having a factory surf sale Superseded stock clear out, up to 70% off. Bodyboards from $50 Bags, accessories, clothing all at huge reductions. Wed 18th March - Sat 21st March 5A/ 1-3 Endeavour Road, Caringbah N.S.W. Australia Meet John Showell 11/3/09
Come along and meet John Showell and other proffesional riders. This Saturday 14th March @ 1:00pm for the grand opening of the new bodyboard shop, SWS Wollongong. SWS Wollongong. 2/88 Kembla Street, Wollongong. Prize giveaways and signings. See you all there. Fish Interview 10/3/09 Check out Manta shaper Reon "Fish" Fisher being interviewed live by Bodyboarder International Magazine. Hit http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=36729&cmd=tc to hear the full downloadable interview.
Hawaii Times 10/3/09 All the boys are back from Hawaii. A solid dig was put in by John Showell, Tom Smith, Tom Wilson and Dave Crowley (who surfed into the quarters of the Pipe event). We had our man on the ground Chad Waldron shooting a Manta team PodCast. Keep your eyes peeled on www.waldronbros.com for the Manta Podcast in coming weeks. Check some shots of the trip.
Aussie Cheer Squad
Tommy Smith and some nasty Kieki Shorey
Pipe pumping on the second day of competition
Manta Shaper Fish jumping bean at Kieki Manta Welcomes Tom Wilson To The Team 14/1/09 Gold Coast local Tom Wilson has been blazing all over the Goldy and Northern NSW of late.Here's what the kid had to say. "I'm stoked to getting some sweet boards. I'm heading to Hawaii at the end of this month and it feels great to have some nice sleds that I feel comfortable on under me."
Movement Grom Trip 14/1/09 Check ou the rad style on Liam Tomkins Manta's super grom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc-I8-RYd-Y If you think Liam is ripping (like we do), jump YouTube and give him a 5 Star rating. This is all in aid of securing the young chap a position on Movements Grom Trip. We are sure he won't dissapoint if he lands himself on the trip. Merry Christmas 24/12/08 A big Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from the whole team at Manta.
Hopefully you will score a new board and have the chance to search out some summer tubes like the Manta team are doing in this shot. Stay safe and score some waves! Luv, Manta. Manta Tee's Now Out! 18/12/08 Want to pick up hot chicks?? Sure you do.. Here's how... Get yourself into a good bodyboard stockest and pick up one of the new Manta Tee's. It worked for Tommy Smith. "Mate, love the new tee's. Chicks have been frothing when I wear em. 100% strike rate so far." You heard it here first. Chile Update 18/12/08 See the add from our new Chile rider Eduardo Carpinello, his signature model is now avaliable through South America.
Johnny Showell Ready To Fire In The Canaries 4/12/08 Manta's John Showell checked in with a quick update from the final IBA World Tour event in the Canary Islands. "Hey guy's, waves have been pretty fun over here. I've finally got over the jet-lag and my boards feel good, so I'm ready to go! I surf tomorrow in the last round."
See Your Board Crafted And Hang With The Team 31/10/08 On the 21st January 2009 (school holidays) Manta's shaper Reon "Fish" Fisher will be opening up the shaping bay to 6 Lucky people to come in and see there new board crafted. Places will be limited to 6 people only. Custom forms will need to be sent prior to the day to get all spec ready. Day will start at 8:30 come in view the factory, machinery and shape boards. Lunch will be provided at 1;00pm and dine with the team. After lunch head down the beach at Cronulla and surf the new boards with the Manta pro team.
Ride the boards the pro's do! All this will be avaliable (lunch included) for $420 For those interested email reon@manta.com.au to confirm your spot. More info and custom forms to come. Manta Team Score 24/10/08 The Manta boys, spent the last week shooting in WA with master photgrapher Phil Gallagher. Toinz had the boys working the entire time scoring and has come back with a swag of amazing images. Keep an eye out for the next installment of adds.
See Your Own Board Crafted 10/10/08 Next week we will be releasing the dates to visit the Manta factory and see your own custom made by Manta's shaper Reon Fisher. After your custom has been created have a bite to eat and come surf with John Showell, Tommy Smith and Ewan Donnachie.
Keep an eye on this spot for a further update! Toinz's New Site 10/10/08
Check out the new photgraphy and gossip site from Manta's favourite lensman. Phil "Toinz" Gallagher at www.philgallagher.com
Go West 10/10/08 
Tommy Smith and John Showell both sick of the lack of East Coast swell have bailed West to meet up with local WA cat Brendon Backshall. The boys will be looking for some desert pits over the next week.
Crowley Heads For Portugal 8/10/08 Manta rider Dave Crowley left today for Portugal to compete in the ISA games competing for Australia alongside Newcastles Ben Gohl. Best of luck from everyone at Manta. Go Aussie!
Paint The Town Red 15/8/08 The Gold Coast should be preparing for a cyclone this weekend. Notorious party animal Tom Smith will be celerbrating his 22nd birthday in Tommy style. Lock up your daughters. Showell Home And Off Again 15/8/08 John Showell is home in time for a tasty swell. After a 3rd round finish in Arica John now flies out for Portugal this Sunday to compete in the IBA event Sintra Pro. Keep an eye on www.ibatour.com for updates.Crowley Preparing For ISA Games 6/8/08 Dave Crowley has been training hard for the International Surfing Games in Portugal later this year. "It's surfings equivalent of the Olympics, so I'll be looking for a gold for Australia."
"I've been training in all sorts of conditions so I feel fit and ready" Arica On Hold 6/8/08 Johnny Showell is patiently waiting for the waves to come good in Arica. After two pumping days the contest is up to round 3 and waiting for more favourable conditions. For more info go to www.ibatour.com
QAB Round 3 Saturday 9th August 2008 6/8/08 The 3rd and final round of the Queensland Titles is on this Saturday Dropknee Sessions Update 6/8/08 The results from last weekends DKS Tiona contest are now up on the DKS site. Check it out when you can and look forward to seeing you all this weekend at DKS Port Mac! Showell Ready For Arica 1/8/08 Johnny Showell phoned into Manta HQ this morning from Chile. 'it's been pumping over here, waiting period starts tomorrow and looks like we will be straight into." Best of luck to the lad, who has been hungrier than ever this season. Smith Places 3rd in Manta Emotion Cup. 30/7/08 Tommy Smith flew back into Australia yesterday after his two week stint competing and promo’ing his way around Japan. After Tom’s 2nd place in the Morey Flipper Cup a week earlier Tom finished 3rd in the Manta Emotion Cup leaving him as the current tour leader on the Japanese tour. “I freaking love the place. I am going to go back in October and win the whole damn thing.” Claimed Smith. Now home it’s straight back to business. Tom jumped a flight to scoop into some Shark Island gold this morning with Sydney buddy Harry Dixon. More Japan shots of Tommy to come.
26/7/08
Hey mate! Tommy.
12/7/08 Mad props go out Shark Island local and all round shred head John Showell after placing a respectable 4th in this years Shark Island event. Johnny is currently sitting in 13th position on the IBA and still within striking distance for the remainder of the year.
Tom Smith Update 25/6/08 Gold Coaster Tom Smith has spent the last week hanging out at Manta HQ working with Manta shaper/team manager Reon Fisher on some new rides. Tommy is gearing up for his upcoming trip to Japan, where he will be competing in the Manta Emotion Cup held on the 26th and 27th July, Fukushima, Japan, and also the Morey Flipper Cup held in Chiba. “The purpose of Tom’s trip to Japan is not only for the promotion of Manta but to encourage more Japanese males to take up the sport", said Reon. "Japan is one of the only countries in the world where bodyboarding is heavily female orientated. I think Tommy will be able to showcase the more hardcore, technical aspect of the sport that will hopefully encourage more males to the sport. Originally we had planned for John Showell to go over for the events, but we didn’t want to disrupt his Shark Island training. Tom became available for the trip and we thought the Japanese girls will love his blond wig, haha. It should be fun times for Tom as he is the face of the contest.” Tom was equally as excited as Reon: “My original plan for my trip to Cronulla was to qualify for the contest. After a third round bomb-out I was devastated. When Reon told me about the Japan trip I was amped on the idea. I now plan on focusing all my energy that I had planned for the Island into taking out the Japan events. I've got some new boards, so I am chomping at the bit to get them in the water and get ready for Japan.”
DROPPING INTO MANTA HQ. W.A.’s Brendon Backshall has been over at Manta HQ working on his new rides and is stoked with the way his new stock boards are looking.
Cronulla’s Johnny Showell is also amping on his new boards. “I have been training hard for this year’s Shark Island contest and with the new CCT core in my boards, it works great for flex and speed out the Island. Fingers crossed we get a good swell during the waiting period.”
Tommy Smith, fresh back from a trip to South Oz with 2x World Champ Damian King, is determined on qualifying for this years Shark Island contest. “Everything feels right at the moment. My boards and equipment are working well, I feel fit and like my surfing is at the top of it’s game.” With determination like this and the skill level of Tommy’s riding, he is a near certainty to qualify.
Manta’s new 08/09 boards are avaliable in all good surf retailers now.
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