tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182650264501087771.post8054291249017678124..comments2023-08-16T15:13:57.723-07:00Comments on The Wet Edge: Swimming With MantasSuki, Jon, Kai, and Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387458363617889954noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182650264501087771.post-7796426728612207112013-05-08T06:44:24.567-07:002013-05-08T06:44:24.567-07:00Hey great to hear about your Manta experience........Hey great to hear about your Manta experience.........They likely DID want to play with you, at least the larger one. Next time wait till they come close and then swim up underneath one and stroke it on it´s underside. The Manta will likely bolt, but will not go far, just not used to the touch of a human. If the Manta comes back, try for touch again and again, then at some point get up above and directly behind the Manta. Swim over the Manta in it´s blind spot (directly above and behind) then go for the upper lip, and just cup your hands gently around the upper lip. If the Manta bolts again, and comes back keep trying this approach until you are on and the Manta allows this............then you might just get that magic ride that will change you in ways you cannot even imagine. <br /><br /> One you have ridden that Manta, you won´t have any trouble riding that one again, you have made a Manta friend! Also remember those markings, they are unique to each one. Draw a picture of their markings and where they are located for further fun!<br /><br /> Good on you guys, we´re with you on this!!!! Terry, Dawn, and Tiggermanta terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436381528176097883noreply@blogger.com