[Esel Mann]

I've got two Kawasaki Ultra 150's. A 1999 and a 2000. They've run great and are very fast. I've pulled wakeboarders and water skiers with them no problem. Alone on the ski, all I can say is they go like a raped ape.

Now is a good time to buy used ski(s). There are plenty out there for sale so you can afford to be picky. Just like buying a Porsche, buy the newest one(s) you can budget/afford.

Some notes about skis in general:

-For sit-down skis, I've found that a ski rated for X people really only holds X-1 comfortably.

-Once you do pick-up a ski(s), be sure to get a solar charger for each to keep the battery charged.

-Do not store the skis in the water. If you don't have a boat-house or do not plan on pulling them out after each use, invest in an outside lift.

-Unless you are planning on driving them up to the gas station to fill them, invest in a gas caddy. If the gas caddy is too big to handle, simply pick up some smaller 5 gallon cans fill those up and transfer to the gas caddy at home.

-Once you are done for the day, be sure to fill-up the ski. The less airspace you leave, the less water you will have in the gas. Especially now with alcohol being in the gas. The less water, the easier it will be to start-up the next time you use it!