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Hi all
Looking at spending up on a jet ski, and was wondering if anyone on the forum has one.Would be helpfull to get a few oppinions on make and modle.
I like the new Kawasakie 260for preformance and storage, but would like as much input as i can get

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i dnt own either but have ridden on and driven many time on the kwaka and the seado version of the the same ski and personal prefer the seado. it seem to handle alot better in the water, has better pick up and just as much speed as the kwaka. also the seado is easier to flip back over if u flip it due to it lower mounting of the engine in the hull so when up side it sit higher out of the water giving u better leverage to flip it back by urself. i think the lower engine moutning also contributes alot to the handeling. it just seems to grab the water that little bit better then the kwaka.

IMHO the seado is just the better of the 2, it just seems and feels like the better of the 2 and if i ever had the money it would definately be my 1st choice.
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If you call James @ Gold Coast Sea Doo.....0755290322......he may be able to give you some direction.
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they change a fair bit depending what year and model ,even same make but 1 or 2 years apart can mean a big differance , so do your research on year model as well as make ,look at weights of skis and hp and hours run is a biggy
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For reliability and performance its got to be a 4 stroke Yamaha or Kawasaki. The Kawasaki has a bigger motor and even comes in a Supercharged version.
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I,d go to the lake/river where ppl ride jetskis and ask their opinoins,they,d know all the pro,s and cons of the various makes and models.They may even offer you a test ride.
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I have a Seadoo GTX 4-tec Supercharged 3 seater and it's awesome.

Has no troubles towing 2 skiers plus driver and spotter on board, is good for fuel economy, and is still versatile enough to spin around on a dime.

Seadoo put alot of research into their skis and are usually the first to come out with new ideas. Reliability is also A1 - never had any issue with it at all!
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