Seadoo Wake: Worth it or not?

Jimbob · Ollie Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 93 City: Gray, Maine

Hey all,

I'm in the market for a new ski this summer and seadoo has some great incentives - on top of that it's also a brand I've become very loyal to and trust with my bank account.

That being said, there's a nice selection of high powered 3 seaters that they have to offer with the wake being one of them. If anyone has seen, owned, tested, or rented a wake and has experience with others in the same power class I'd like to know if the wake has enough extra useful features to make it a definite. I'm 50-50 right now between the wake and an rxp I believe... RXP would either be 2 or 3 seat. Also the GTX ltd seems pretty nice with a waterproof cell compartment etc..

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

liquidstunts · Backside 180 Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 852

i don't know much about ski's but i really like the wake edition.... if i had $$ i'd have one

sorry i'm no help

methodmikey · Posted: Apr 18, 2007 9:43 am Post subject:

I heard that the pylon on the back makes the ski more unstable. like when u edge it tilts the ski to the one side makin it turn. this doesnt happen when the rope is tied on at a lower position. I'm also lookin to buy a ski soon...

Jimbob · Ollie Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 93 City: Gray, Maine

method - Interesting! I have a 2 up '95 spi right now and that thing goes sideways when someone edges even slightly. So, I probably won't notice that too much... however, it does mean that the pylon feature is kinda obsolete.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I may just lean towards a 2 up RXP so the 215 can send me faster when I need the speed Very Happy

scottyb · Posted: Apr 18, 2007 9:54 am Post subject:

Jimbob, avoid them. get a yahama. ive ridin afew seadoo wakes and i didnt like them at all.

Jimbob · Ollie Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 93 City: Gray, Maine

It's not a question of brand. I've had a 95 spi as previously posted and it has never failed me ...ever... very solid reliable ski.

wakemitch · Posted: Apr 18, 2007 10:19 am Post subject:

Jimbob, i like the pylon because if you have a third person, they have something to hold on to.

Jholiday · Posted: Apr 18, 2007 10:26 am Post subject:

i ride an 04 gtx with the pylon on there, it doesnt make the ski turn, slide ur nething......i want one

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

i dont like the rooster tail on the yamahas...

mergeleft3 · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 673 City: Orlando

I have an 04' and I have never had a problem with it. I am trying to sell it right now if your looking to save some money. IM me if you want some more info.

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1990

I have an 06 wake edition. I love it. It's huge, you can walk all around that sucker. The front compartment is GIGANTIC. I almost opted for the RXP but I didn't like the black body since black shows everything. The pylon is nice, helps keep the rope from getting caught in the motor. I've had 3 people on it and pulled 2 people before.

It's got a nice wake. I'm going to add some weight in the back(lead) to make it even bigger. It's perfect for skating behind and it makes for a fun time to wakeboard behind it too.

I've been more than happy with my ski and have not had one single problem.

Just took it out this past Sunday for the first time since Last year in November. Started right up.

GL

jclary2987 · Ollie Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 83 City: San Marcos

im a yamaha fan myself...the lip has alot more definition and in side out pops more in my experience....all you have to do to get rid of the rooster tail is diconnect the hose from the spout in the back making it spray straight out of the back like a sea doo...not to mention yamahas seem to cost a little less

gib g · Pop Shuvit Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 107 City: orlando

i just got the wake edition and i like it alot

McLOVIN · Backside 180 Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 1673

my buddy has a wake edition i thought it was ok but i love my seadoo superchargered. the wake edition didnt have enough hp for me the startup was alil slow. but thats jus me. Cool

Volcomstone167 · Posted: Apr 18, 2007 4:30 pm Post subject:

yamaha is the way to go

ripava82 · Guest

if your planning to film off of the back of the ski definately get the pylon. Its hard enough to film with the pylong let alone without it...

CrzyTexan · Frontside 180 Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 475

The new seadoo wake editions come with 215hp(optional) so if you do need the extra hp you don't have to get the rxp just go witht he upgraded seadoo wake Smile

. I rode behind that ski all summer and i love it.

Jimbob · Ollie Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 93 City: Gray, Maine

Thanks for all the help. I haven't checked into weight yet but the RXP or whatever the 2 seater ballsy one is was attractive if the wake options weren't that hetty... for weight:speed reasons when not skating. Word though, thanks for the reviews on the wake... really helps a bunch Very Happy

McLOVIN · Backside 180 Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 1673

this is what you need to get bro...
on mine i installed the towing pylon thing and put on the board racks

CrzyTexan · Frontside 180 Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 475

CarterOG308, get some pics of your ski with teh pylon. btw were do u skate at? im at lake hartwell