Trying to pick a ski

[RocketFox650]

I doubt there's any new opinions, but I've got a Js550 and 650SX both in front of me right now. I really just want something I can get the most out of in flat water. I rarely have more than chop to jump, so I was leaning towards the 550 thinking it's lighter and simpler, probably takes less to launch it. But I keep looking at the 650 and it's beautiful, good price, etc. I mainly ride heavy SeaDoo, or an SP that I treat more like a ballistics experiment than a ski. I'm not worried about stability so much, I've never found anything else I couldn't adjust to, so...? Usually stability or "it's tippy" just mean it's something I can really whip around and get stupid on. I'm not a huge guy, so I don't have as many issues on small skis I guess. Idk. What's easier to launch, stock vs stock. Neither of them is stock, but I'm trying for simple

 

[mikidymac]

I never liked the 550 as it was too small and unstable and under powered, then again I am 6'3" 200 lbs.

I would take the 650SX any day of the week.

 

[Gasngo]

Ill open this for future comments if you are still out there considered a SXR 800. A whole new beast!

 

[JoeBlow]

I've not owned one, but wanted to and researched and I saw a fair amount of discussion that the 550 was the sweet spot of power and size and the 650 was bigger and heavier, faster but not necessarily more fun.

 

[mikidymac]

In my opinion 550's aren't worth the trouble. If you weigh about 100-120 lbs they can be fun but there are better skis out there.