Ya I was looking to buy a new SeaDoo this year but opted for the Yamaha VXR as it has big power and is one of the lightest machines out there. So far I love it as it is fast and playful. I can get myself very wet when I want to. After having 4 Seadoo's in the past I too am really turned off by all the size and expense of the new machines. I want something playful and the option to only add features as I need them. I love both Seadoo and Yamaha but will buy whichever one produces a machine for my needs 
