What do you want? A fast ski, that cannot handle two riders? A steady ski you might get 3 people on?
It really depends on how you plan to use it.
I have the 96 XP and LOVE it!!! But stick a second person on it and it flips right over.
Put it on 10' waves and/or pull a surfer behind it, and it works wonderfully!
If you are going to pull a tube or skier, be sure it is steady enough, and big enough to haul a spotter, and said skier back to shore when he/she falls and breaks a collar-bone.