I so love my HX, my kids are already fighting over it when they're old enough. I'm 6'2" 230# I can rear board but my fat azz will sink the ski so the rear of the seat is under water so I just side board most of the time. Yes, no wake zones can be tough but I put my vest against the bars to get my center of gravity better and just blip the throttle along and it's really no problem. I really like how it cuts through the water like a knife, chop is no problem. It totally is a love it or hate it ski. I do not ride my HX that hard but I love how it cuts(turns) and the suspension seat is sweet for a long ride. I can get about 53 miles out of a tank of gas with some jacking around and cruising about 3/4 throttle.
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