I wanted to call on the years of expertise, for just a second, to help me decide on the watercraft I should purchase.
Here is a list of things I would like in the ski (in no particular order):
*Handle 2 or 3 riders (max weight of 550 to 650 total)
*Nimble (not planning to do multiple flips, but something I can whip around pretty easily)
*Good acceleration (quicker take off is more important than max speed)
*Good for pulling floats with small children on them (8-15 yrs old)
*Universally enjoyable (Riders will range from 18 to 80 years old. Experience ranging from first time to multiple years experience. I have about 25 hours total ride time so far)
*Reliable (I will probably only get to ride this at most 40 hours in a season, if I am lucky. When I ride it, it will be for long periods of time. I want something I don't have to worry about repairing the few times I get to go out)
*Durable (I am not a little fellow. I weight about 280. I want something that can handle me and another rider without breaking into small pieces).
*Price (I don't care to pay to get what I want, but I don't want to pay for something that will probably not benefit me. So wireless key chains, remotes, even mirrors are not really of any importance to me.)
I have been primarily looking at the yamaha skis so far (cruiser line). Mainly because of the gas and they seem to have the easiest ski to remount after you fall off. However, I would like to see what the experienced owners have to say.
Thanks
Here is a list of things I would like in the ski (in no particular order):
*Handle 2 or 3 riders (max weight of 550 to 650 total)
*Nimble (not planning to do multiple flips, but something I can whip around pretty easily)
*Good acceleration (quicker take off is more important than max speed)
*Good for pulling floats with small children on them (8-15 yrs old)
*Universally enjoyable (Riders will range from 18 to 80 years old. Experience ranging from first time to multiple years experience. I have about 25 hours total ride time so far)
*Reliable (I will probably only get to ride this at most 40 hours in a season, if I am lucky. When I ride it, it will be for long periods of time. I want something I don't have to worry about repairing the few times I get to go out)
*Durable (I am not a little fellow. I weight about 280. I want something that can handle me and another rider without breaking into small pieces).
*Price (I don't care to pay to get what I want, but I don't want to pay for something that will probably not benefit me. So wireless key chains, remotes, even mirrors are not really of any importance to me.)
I have been primarily looking at the yamaha skis so far (cruiser line). Mainly because of the gas and they seem to have the easiest ski to remount after you fall off. However, I would like to see what the experienced owners have to say.
Thanks