you cant spin out or stunt on a 3 seater but it is much more stable,you can sit on it in rough water take a nap,eat lunch fish,walk around it.. it takes the waves better too. if your only going to a lake to jump around and spin out to have fun go with the 2 seater,if you want to get some use from it on salt water,take day trips,stay dryer,get a 3 seater. another plus for the 3 seater is in some states you can pull a tube or knee bord that you cant with a 2 seater.