Need help deciding between buying a Stand Up type Jetski or a Sit Down type Jetski.?

Question

So its summer time, and I'm looking to buy a Jet Ski. I'm just planning on finding an older used one for about $1-$2K.

But I'm having a tough time deciding between getting a stand up type jetski, or one of the sit down type seadoos. I've only ridden the sit down type before and never tried the stand up ones.

I've just heard alot of average, not too athletic people, say they prefer the sit down ones because the stand up ones are difficult. I'm not worried about difficulty, I want lasting appeal. I want one that will let me learn a variety of maneuvers and stunts to keep my interest

I could be wrong, but as far as I know, the sit down ones can't do much except cruise around, do donuts, and jump over some wake. However I've seen videos of people on the stand up ones getting massive air, doing barrel rolls, back flips, diving underwater, etc. I'd like that

So can someone tell me the advantages of each type, and what are the most important things to look for when buying a used one?

Answer 1

The things to look for are as much in the jet ski as the people you are buying from, I wouldnt recemend buying from young people, even though i am 22. we are harder on things, where it was stored, and the hours on it.

The stand up ones are harder but do more tricks.

The sit down's will pull skiers and tubers where the stand ups are single only.

Answer 2

Are you married or do you have a girl freind? if so you will have to go with a sit down.  Will you be the only one of your friends with one? if so you will need a sit down 2-3 seater.  Or are you a loner or perhaps all your friends already have one, thus you can go with a standup single rider.  Basically things to consider are, who is it for, just you?  If you don't really care to take anyone out and want to do all that extreme ****, go with a standup.  I have a 3 seater Sea Doo, it's heavy as h**l and can't do any tricks, but I can tow a 5 seater bannana boat with all my friends on it with no problem!  And they all have a h**l of a time cruising in the bay.  Then I get my 2 seater razor tube and a spotter behind me sees my friends on the tube get nuts like a water ride that doesn't end!  Again, first ask yourself who and what you want it for, if you envision alot of friends or family enjoying it, 3 seater with tubes, if not get a standup.