would you consider a TS better ski than most

I remember looking at a TS in 98 I beleive the saleman let me ride the 770R. He seemed certain that the TS was the best jetski out there due to the step haul design and the engine reliability. Not the fastest out there but one of the cheapest to maintain and top handling. Do you guys that actually own TS's agree that they are reliable compared to others such as Kawasaki and seadoo that weren't so reliable. How much power does each of the 99' TS models have.