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I received similar advice that OP is getting.
I started on a stock JS550, and now ride essentially a racing ski. Always heard "get a superjet"
I landed a 650 for the same price as you, (likely in not as great condition) and a WetJet Kraze for another $300. My 650 SN only lasted one ride.
But I had been riding a super modded js550. Nothing was untouched on this thing. So it set the bar pretty high.
Riding the 650 SN was just completely underwhelming. In its defense, the tray was cracked, so it was lugging around an extra idk... 60-80lbs of water.
I ended up taking it all apart for the swap and leaving it that way for a LONG time because of school.
I just got it together with the Kraze motor and in a new hull. Hope to take it out this weekend.
So I will try to get you more advice then just "buy a superjet" from my limited experience since I was in your exact position not long ago.
You are likely used to the way the 550s handle. They are skinny, light weight, squirrly creatures. Turning on them (especially aggressively) requires a particular body language that is second nature to you now.
The 550 needs to be coaxed through a turn with a delicate ballet of balance , steering and throttle trickery.
The superjet, it just turns when you move the handlebars. If you try turning it like you would the 550. You'll likely end up taking a dunk. I know I did.
There is definitely more hook up or "bite" to it. But my overweight 650 lacked the power to really pull. Nothing compared to my uber 550. The stability is absurdly different to the JS hull. But jumping small wakes or my own setup wake was impossible. Just plowed through it. It worked well for just cruising. But that's not why you buy a stand up.
I started on a stock JS550, and now ride essentially a racing ski. Always heard "get a superjet"
I landed a 650 for the same price as you, (likely in not as great condition) and a WetJet Kraze for another $300. My 650 SN only lasted one ride.
But I had been riding a super modded js550. Nothing was untouched on this thing. So it set the bar pretty high.
Riding the 650 SN was just completely underwhelming. In its defense, the tray was cracked, so it was lugging around an extra idk... 60-80lbs of water.
I ended up taking it all apart for the swap and leaving it that way for a LONG time because of school.
I just got it together with the Kraze motor and in a new hull. Hope to take it out this weekend.
So I will try to get you more advice then just "buy a superjet" from my limited experience since I was in your exact position not long ago.
You are likely used to the way the 550s handle. They are skinny, light weight, squirrly creatures. Turning on them (especially aggressively) requires a particular body language that is second nature to you now.
The 550 needs to be coaxed through a turn with a delicate ballet of balance , steering and throttle trickery.
The superjet, it just turns when you move the handlebars. If you try turning it like you would the 550. You'll likely end up taking a dunk. I know I did.
There is definitely more hook up or "bite" to it. But my overweight 650 lacked the power to really pull. Nothing compared to my uber 550. The stability is absurdly different to the JS hull. But jumping small wakes or my own setup wake was impossible. Just plowed through it. It worked well for just cruising. But that's not why you buy a stand up.
