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dawhits1 · 09-28-2006, 12:07 AM

Hi, I am a teen who has always loved the water and boating. I have been lookin around on craigslist and ebay and have found that there are a lot of stand up ski's for $400-700 range. usually mid to late 80's kawasakis. are these good skis for a beginner and what is their reliability and how readily are parts available and are they expensive.
-Erik

**JUST-IN-TIME** · 09-28-2006, 10:37 PM

great skis to start
do not pay more than 700 with trailer
spend around 100-400 without
there are a lot of parts available for these skis everywhere

monoshock · 10-08-2006, 08:33 PM

First post for me on this forum.

I'd go with a 550 or larger, the 440's and 300's are just to whimpie for most people unless your under 100lbs. ,size S or XS.

**JUST-IN-TIME** · 10-09-2006, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monoshock

First post for me on this forum.

I'd go with a 550 or larger, the 440's and 300's are just to whimpie for most people unless your under 100lbs. ,size S or XS.

welcome to the club