[quote=@Mike the Bloodwolf]She then turned her attention to everyone as she said "There are two ways to get to Akala Island, boat or Mantine surf. Mantine surf is more fun but you could hurt yourself"[/quote]
"Where would be the fun if you don't take risks?" Shiranui asked rhetorically after handing Okami, Ikari and Ashika over to the local Nurse Joy for healing.  He thought riding the legendary Suicune as it crossed oceans was riskier than surfing on a Mantine, but withheld that titbit of information.