New to X and Skis

[donjonald]

I need some help, I really dont know much about skis and I will be moving to a Lake in about two weeks. I have about four thousand to spend and im looking for somthing partially reliable and down the road would be open to mods. I found a 2005 800SX-R for sale in my area on craigslist. I have no experience with Skis, but my dad had a 650? back in the 80's. Good deal?
The Ad:
2005 Kawasaki JS 800SX-R stand up jet ski/jetski. Low hours, fresh water use only. Just professionally tuned, complete intake/carb rebuild, receipts included.
$3300

 

[Liquid Graffix]

for that price, I'd buy it!

 

[Ericfox]

get a superjet... should not be hard to find one down there... if not local there are tons in florida too...

That price on the sxr is pretty good but you can find a good superjet for 3-4k with some good mods...

 

[Scorn800]

Looks like a good price for a nice boat. I'd jump on it.
Kawasaki's are gold!

 

[velocity]

Depends on what you are wanting to do. If you want to do freestyle/freeride stuff then get a superjet. If you want something to race around on grab that sxr. You can setup a sj to race, and you can setup the sxr for freestyle but it will be easier to start with the platform suited for what you want to do.

 

[vjhardcore]

I have a SJ - but if your just learning and you want a more stable platform I'd go for the SXR. I had a 650sx before my SJ. I like Kawi - your call. Those prices are great compared to up here in Canada. I don't think you can go wrong for $3000 on that ski. If after a year you find that you want a SJ after riding others then drop that SXR for $2500. Its all good.

Good luck. And welcome to the X!

 

[chasingdaylight]

Depends on what you are wanting to do. If you want to do freestyle/freeride stuff then get a superjet. If you want something to race around on grab that sxr. You can setup a sj to race, and you can setup the sxr for freestyle but it will be easier to start with the platform suited for what you want to do.

nice way to put it... I agree..:beerchug:

 

[donjonald]

Thanks for all the replies, im going to see what I can find.