550 or no

[partynaked77]

Im lookin to buy a standup and i have never riden one. so from what i heard i should either get a 550 or a superjet. but i cant find a superjet in my price range. so my question is will a 550 have enough power to last me more than one summer.

 

[onesojourner]

dont do it. been there. hold out for a SJ. you will blow alot of money on the 550.

 

[DaUpJetSkier]

well it depends, by I agree with onesojourner for the most part. If your 15 yrs old and about 120 lbs then go for it, it will last a few season spend a lil money modded then move up if you like it. If your older and heavier and can also save up or take a loan out i would go for the sj. I bought a 440 at 14, dropped in a 550 at 15 rode that and spend a ton modding it until I was 18, now this spring I just picked up a 93 sj 650 and now that will be my new money pit and save the 550 for girlfriend and friends or possibly a backup.

 

[onesojourner]

if your young then do it. if its just about waiting a few months longer wait. dont be afraid to travel.

 

[douglee25]

I bought a 550 last summer as my first standup for $550. I'm a big guy at 220 and 6'2" and the 550 doesn't have a problem pulling me around. Of course it doesn't have the power that my SJ or SXI have, but it's a classic and I'm keeping it!

Doug