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Appreciate a reviewer that actually looks at the value equation and economic comparison here. Good work.

Looks like the acceleration was a dead heat, newer ski just had more top end. I'd say go used all the way. The smaller skis are a lot more fun to throw around any way.

That was a great comparison. Just goes to show you a older machine can still hold their own

Since size, price, and "fun factor" are the biggest differences, I think it would be interesting to compare the old Yamaha to a new Spark.

I love the old ones because you can whip it around and I love that feeling

Some of us are tired of modern big block barges. Smaller hulls are more fun in my opinion unless you are going river camping. That old 1200 is plenty stable. They will rock but it won’t actually flip without a lot of effort. If you want to cut just lower the sponson adjusters and drop the nose a little with the trim. Late 90s skis are great. Unfortunately the market fell victim to the buyers wanting more tech goodies and slowly the desire to never get wet. Tech costs money, and so does extra material to make a 2 seat sports barge. So now we have expensive boring barges. It’s no different than the boat culture moving from skiing behind 19ft pleasure crafts to sitting around getting drunk on a 24ft pontoon with 300hp to pull billy on a tube. We need cheaper boats so we can focus on fun. When was the last time you saw someone out cutting around on a scrap plywood disk? If it isn’t a $500 board kids won’t touch it.

So awesome to hear... I myself have a '97 gp1200. It's a leftover model, brand new in '98 and I'm the 2nd owner since '99. It has never been stored outdoors and looks as new as it did 25yrs ago. Love my 1200

Nice review! These homest reviews are hard to come by nowdays, most review just praise the hell out of whatever they are reviewing

Really well done video! I wish more reviews were like this. Great job in showing the differences in new and used and demonstrating the value proporsition of the used unit. Thanks!

Great on point video 👍👍. I love my '99 GP 1200 !!! THE 1st one I bought brand new, the 2nd I bought blown up, stripped it down, fuel tank , foam, everything !!! Completely rebuilt it and will keep it FOREVER 👍👍👍

I really appreciate your reviews!!! I need a friend, not a salesman when I am parting with, for me, a hell of a lot of money! The COVID thing is weird. I want the Yamaha ex-sport and the dealership has none!!! Talk about a frustrated sales person!!! Thank you for being that friend! What you do helps so many! I would like to think of myself like you! Helping just feels good!!! Thank you!

Great insight into the 1997 Wave Runner vs latest model. Thanks for sharing - very inspiring!

Great video. Close call at the end swerving to left to miss that boat last second 😱

I have a 2003 Seadoo GTX supercharged with upgraded supercharger internals and it cost $3500 total. Had 92 hours on it when we bought it and it runs like a champ. Put almost 30 hours on it this summer and it hasn't had a single issue. Used is the way to go unless you have a ridiculous amount of extra cash to throw at a new ski.

Nice vid! I've got an old wave venture and a sea doo GTI. I love having two VERY different machines. It's fun to ride one then go get on the other for a very different feel on the water. If I ever bought a pair of new ones, I think I'd get two totally different machines just for that reason.

In 1988 I bought a Yamaha WR 500. It was right at the beginning of the pwc craze. Took it everywhere from the Ohio river to Cumberland to Lake Erie. Good times. Nice video.

Wow.. what an awesome comparison.. thats pretty amazing ..loved it

Great Video. I own a 1995 701 2 stroke and a 2020 EX. Like you said the new skis are so stable but the older unit will put a bigger smile on your face. The power band given by a 2 stroke engine is a bit like a turbo boost. We have a Riva kit on the older one which makes it pretty nimble.

Love your reviews! Keep it up. I was going to buy two new pwc this spring but I think I’m going one new one old to save some money. Thanks!

I had a 1997 Waveventure with the oil delete kit installed on it. It was my first ski, thing was definitely peppy! I upgraded to a 2015 VX Cruiser. Gotta say I definitely don't mind needing to mix the oil and fuel anymore with the 4 stroke. And the 4 strokes are definitely more like a boat than the old 2 strokes.

I appreciate your honest review. Thank you for the information. 😎👍👍

I love the review great video!!!please keep them coming I would love 2 see a lot of old jet skis in a shootout!!!

I started on the early 90's pwc's (polaris SL and SLT's and seadoo XP). what i loved about them is the ability to jump, spin and slide around - like an ATV on dirt. Getting splashed and trying to hold on in a tight spin or turn was the goal lol. IMO, the newer ski's, while they have higher top end speed, are not as high on the "fun factor" for my riding style and what I enjoy - mainly on inland freshwater lakes, usually not more than 24" wakes or waves. The pwc purchase and rebuild/maintenance cost on a simple 2-stroke engine seals the deal for me. Be safe and have fun - just get out and play - whichever route you go.

100K!!!! Congrats

When you have to pay over 10k for the new one that’s what takes the fun out of it for me. I’ll take one from the 90’s.

Great comparison, good to watch 👍

I brought a Seadoo XP 1993 few months ago, doing it up, new lines, new paint, new seat cover. Cant wait till its finished, its nearly there, its my first ever jet ski, picked up for £500 with a trailer, and 2 engines, which is about $667 dollars

Great video, great talking points as well

I had a 98 Yamaha GP1200 and I absolutely loved it. It was an amazing Ski.

I dig the little yelp at the end an the rapid direction change 😂. My used GP1200 was great for a little while, busy rebuilding and boring it out a bit. Previous owner behaviour plays a big role, mine wasn't flushed nicely after salt water use, repeatedly. I'd definitely request a water test or take a mate who knows more about PWC to check it out. And check hull and engine bay thoroughly. I'd love to buy a new one for my wife and ride the old one myself

Great Video - I think you hit it on the head. I give this video a perfect 10!! I think I would have compared it to a GP1300R though. More comparable machines. But the result would have probably been similar. Keep up the great content.

I just ran one today for the first time and fell in love with it and I’m thinking of getting a used one to

Some sponsors, an.intake grate and new bars sound like solid investments for an old ski. Recently adopted a freebie 800 in need of some love myself, nice vid!

A very well done review. Thanks for the information.

As an relatively experienced rider, I can say that both the new and used pwc's have their uses. My 1995 Yamaha Waveraider 1100 has been an absolute blast since I bought it 18 years ago. It was a steep learning curve because of it's lack of stability but it's so much more nimble. I have ridden newer pwc's like my cousin's supercharged Yamaha and it was far more stable but on a hot day, no matter how you set the trim, you cannot get any water to spray over you or dive it under the surface to cool off. I've got a scoop intake, custom ride plate and an extended racing nozzle on mine, with those mods, I can spin it in circles at idle, get the pwc so far up on plane that I can jump a moderate sized wake and I can trim it down enough at low speed to submerge the entire pwc up past the handlebars. Once submerged like that, it shoots up like a cork and is just a fun experience. The newer pwc's are far far far more stable which is great for more casual riding, for family fun and better for cruising without having to worry about flipping your pwc over. When I was a new rider, I certainly questioned my purchase as I often flipped the pwc or at least launched myself when I would hit a wake at a bad angle at high speed. However the more I rode my pwc, the more comfortable I became with what it was capable of. I bought mine used in 2004 with just the custom ride plate and a single place trailer for less than $4k. The first day that I took it out to a small local lake, we kept getting tipped over in the 3ft waves due to my inability to balance the ski with 2 of us riding it and ended up flooding the entire pwc with water all the way up to the handle bars, I used my emergency flag and got a big bass boat to tow us back to the dock. I winched it up on the trailer and pulled off the seat and had a massive amount of water pour out. I then pulled the drain plugs out and drained most of the rest of the water. That night I used a shop vac to suck out the rest of the water, pulled the spark plugs and used the starter to blow fountains of water out of the engine. We had the pwc out on the water again the next morning and rode all day on calmer water. So to me both pwc types have their own pluses and minuses. It really just depends on how you want to ride and how much you're willing to learn vs wanting to just go out and ride without having to learn nearly as much.

Great video! I have a 1998 with the same motor and it still rips!

My old 98 GP1200 still smokes most the newer high dollar jetskis. Runs 62 on smooth lake and handles great .Paid $900 for it 13 years ago . Best jetski ever made for the balance of price, performance, and durability The older Kawasaki zxi 1100 are great too . Short and will easily fall over if u have 2nd rider on it, but run like scalded ape and performs like a standup ski as a sor down

A racing intake grate would fix that traction issue on the older ski. I put one on my sea Doo I had and it made a huge difference.

I used to ride a Yamaha 760 back in the day. It was not the fastest because of power and weight, but sure was a lot of fun! I would totally a couple older ones rather than newer. Sadly, where I live now there is nowhere to ride these.

Good info. I just bought two 95 waverunners one 1200 & one 700 for $3900 they only have 80 hrs on them and run great very pleased with them.

Favorite ski of all time was my Polaris Virage 1200. Maybe because I was younger and more risky but it sure was a blast

I used to have that exact same model GP1200. It was a monster. Rapid manual trim would allow you to go from sitting still to airborne the second you hit the throttle.

Perhaps the 1200 needs some Sponsons adjustments and the Intake Grate ..

A great review/comparison! Must admit I'm a bit conflicted by this. Have owned a '90 Kawi 650SX, a '93 Kawi 750SX, a '98 Waveblaster 1 (AsiaPac only) and now a '92 Waverunner III. I love the lighter weight of the older skis and the simplicity, plus the fact that they're easier to throw around, but the stability of the newer skis is so much better and more enjoyable for the passenger. Not to mention the fuel consumption. As reliable as my old 92 WR3 is, I'm not sure I'd find it fun going offshore for a range of reasons. If you're young and nimble without a family, go a 2-stroke. If you want a bit more comfort, convenience and a better experience for the passenger(s), or a better experience offshore, go a 4 stroke.

Great video, love the truck videos but this was a nice change up. Good job.👍🏻

bought my self a 1996 polaris slx 780 and that thing is a riot to take out on the water. my trailer bearing exploded coming back from the UP of michigan and while i was in a gsa station parking lot changing it out, there was an older gentleman that had nothing but praise for these older 90's ski's. he had the same one back in the day and he swore that the old ones were way more fun to ride vs the brand new ones. save a dime and keep the oldies alive

I just purchased an 03 yammy three banger with about 10 hours on a complete rebuild, almost 60 mph top however what a blast 👌, it came with a complete Doner bad engine on a two up trailer for 3g , been out many times!!

I just bought a 2010 VX this year. It still needs some love but for the price it was a great way to get my family on the water while we look for a boat. For half the price of a new one we put almost 40hrs on the machine including lots of towing. The funny thing is I always thought owning a jetski would be a dumb purchase since you can't bring along as many people and a boat really fits my needs better. My purchase though has fit the bill perfectly.

I bought a 97 GP1200 when they first came out. Sold it in 2008. Was pretty nasty. About 175hp when I was done with it. What a great boat.

Those are weird looking trucks.

Great vid!!!

My husband still has his '97 Waverunner GP1200 that he bought new back then. Fun ski! Guess we're not too concerned about stability as we were riding '96 Waveblasters yesterday. LOL!

I've been waiting for this i had a 97 she was fast out the hole never been on a 1800

Being a big guy you have a different in opinion on which unit is fun as well. A smaller guy will enjoy the gp1200 better cause it fits them better

I have a 94 Yamaha waveraider 700 I love that machine.the smaller machines are just way more fun.cost me $1700 as well so it’s a great bang for my buck

Got my sub great vid

I love your video’s because you address what all us REAL customers/riders want to know! Virtually every KZfaqr/reviewer out there only touches on the SALES points and what the manufacturers want them to highlight. My favorite part is you showing the stability while not moving. NO one does that, I am a big guy, This is the type of stuff *I* want to know. Can I ask a favor? Can you shoot a video getting on one of these GP1800R/VX from deep water? Also, if it’s not too personal post rider weight. So we can compare how the unit(s) may react to our own weight. I’d also love to see one of these newer GP1800/VX models and the FX model, with near full weight capacity, how stable is it still? Can 2 full grown adults reboard in deep water? These are the REAL questions!

i personally think the old skis are better fior the fact that they are so light and want to throw you off. I race my 1996 seadoo xp800 and once you get some time with the ski and you will feel really comfortable. Its a lot of fun to do twists and turns when your just playing around.

Good turn away from the pontoon boat there athe end Nice video dude

This is a very good video thanks for letting me see the difference .

I have owned a 2001 XLT 1200 and now use a FX HO Cruiser, both excellent, the new one is a better touring machine, lots of new features, the reverse controls on the new ones are amazing.

I have a 2000 kawasaki 1100 and i wondered what the benefits to upgrading to a newer unit would be. Thanks for the awesome explanation and the stability demonstration standing in one footwell leaned towards center. Ypu are right old ones cant even dream of that

Awesome video. My dad bought a brand new wave runner 3 in 93 and still have to this day. I think a 97 would be a good addition to it and it doesn’t break the bank.

At 7:18 they both take a small wave and ride significantly different. I felt that was illuminating.

I started with one 97 GS last summer. I now have 3! Also nice that when one does have issues (as all things new or old do...) we have spares for towing as well as continued fun at the lake. End of the day, I likely do have a few more things to fix but all in, I have 3 toys for the price of 1. *Results may vary ;-)

I purchased a 98 gp760 last summer and it was a blast! But... Once a 2nd person, my wife, got on with me, the ski became very unstable at idle and low speeds. It was very uncomfortable for the both of us... So that day we learned a 2 seater is really a 1 seater...needless to say I just sold it last week and purchased a friend's 2016 vx limited. I can't wait to get back out there with a newer ski!

I have a 97 gp1200 and 96 wave venture 1100 they are both are a blast love them!!

great review

This is why I bought a spark just to chuck around and its awesome for wave jumping I've had it in 4m swells once won't be doing that again because I was on my own

I subscribed to the channel, love this content👍🏻 I have not gone through all your videos to see if you did one but I would like to see a used vs. new Sea-Doo comparison 👍🏻🤙🏼 Have a great day, looking forward to future content.

For me, its definitely gonna be used. If l had the new expensive one ld be too afraid of scratching it. Whereas the older one, ld drive over small things and up on the shore cuz its for fun. Good job with the comparison.

I have 5 Sea doo machines, received a 2001 GP1200R as payment for a repair, The 1200R has a 155 Hp motor, 65 MPH two stroke, lots of fun never going to let it go.

We have a some older Waverunners ‘92-‘94 LX, VXR, VXR PRO, and a 3. They are a ton of fun especially the LX with its light weight and flat hull. It loses traction in a blink. And they are all 650 or 700 cc class.

I have an 01, and 02 1200 XLT. They are awesome and I've never wanted something newer.

Ty for your review buying my first used pair

I have a 96 spi with a few goodies I love the look on peoples faces at wot when I start pulling away from their new toy!

Great vid great idea

I have an old wave raider and it’s tiny, but it’s so much to kick it out and drift around

Both have pros. My biggest thing where I am at since I don't live on a lake is reliability. If I can't rely on my Ski to perform all day without issues it isn't fun. Having to get towed back to the boat ramp really ruins the day. Having a reliable ski is more important than anything else, the newer machine may win at this. Maintained skis will last a long time. Flush after salt water rides. Oil and plug changes every 40-50 hours. The new GP1800 will need the supercharger clutch replaced eventually. Mine went at 224 hours.

I was shopping in 2008 for an upgrade on my 92 Yamaha 650LX. I took a 2006 Honda FX12 turbo on a test drive. When I left the dock, naturally, I squeezed the throttle, ya know, all the way. The ski shot right off my ass and left me behind. As I floated in the river, I collected my self, looking at the owner who was laughing hysterical, I said I'LL TAKE IT!. After 12 years now, still having wonderful adventures! No mechanical failure outside of the gas tank recall. Still can't believe how far PWCS have come, but the prices are insane! A few dollars more will get you into an entry level boat! But there's always the teamwork factor. That's why I'm a PWC guy all the way.

I still have a 97 Gp1200 and a 2k 1200R. I used to have a 99 GP1200. Hands down the 97 is my favorite. I do tricks on this thing a day long. Quick as hell too. The 1200r is bigger so that helps, it's faster with the Riva parts installed, but they're 2 different skis. The 97 is still one of the most sought after too.

Well done review, I would of touched on the 2 stroke aspect a bit more. Having to add and buy oil seperatly and compared fuel consumption. Besides that though, great review.

Great content. I owned the 98 and 97 GP1200 for many years. We used them during hurricane storms in S. FL to Jump waves. Try jumping a 15 to 25 wave with a 1800. You won't make it to 5 feet in the air.

Had my 97 GP1200 for 20 years. Only use it in the sea. Bullet proof. What a Machine.

Great vid, you should focus more on jetskis too

I had the same year gp1200 and i loved it because it was analogue but getting back on it was hard for a 100kg person

Wish you did it with skidoo!! But yamaha also cool great vid man!!

The older skis last if taken care of, we had some older Kawasaki’s and they were a blast

Great comparison.

I have a 2000 Yamaha SUV1200 and it was classified as a "touring" jetski because it has major storage and stability and is rated for 4 passengers. The side rail storage can fit water skis. My son rode it from LA to Catalina Island. However, some lakes are restricting 2-stroke engines so check out local lake conditions before buying an older 2-stroke.

My friend just got a used 1997 Sea-Doo GTI 3 Seater on Craigslist for about $3,500 and it is fantastic! He did have to put new spark plugs and battery in it and has to mix oil and fuel he says for some reason due to it being some kind of best practice to not use the oil pump in that generation, but other than that, it is a LOT of fun!

Thanks for the comparison

Kawasaki ultra 180! Such a great classic! 180hp back in like 06 was so fun! They don't build them that awesome anymore power to weight ratio it so important on the holeshot

1 bought a 1997 one back in 2007 and it needed some work. Ie curb rebuild, tune up and that was it. Recently put in a new pump. Still runs like new. It only cost me 1500. Everyone who rides it loves it more than my brand new vx 110.

With you on the 1200 the weight gotta be pretty close! Good video

I bought a 96 Yamaha 5 yrs ago, been very reliable and fun. A primer button would definitely be beneficial,as it takes a little bit to get it started initially. I've rode newer runners and to me the seem more like driving a boat, the Yamaha can turn sharper, you can submarine it and throw it around like a dirt bike.

Those late 90's skis are great. Not many left around.

I'm that Guy!lol I had a 1999 ultra 150 it smoked Everything!I would love to see it run against ski of today. I bet she more then hold her own. Always tempted to buy one again if I could find one

I have a 2000 gp 800 and also a 2017 hp 1800R ......honest opinion.....I love them both! The newer ski is definately faster and more of an adrenaline rush when hitting the throttle, more storage, looks cooler, more stable with 3 riders, and it has the R.I.D.E which makes docking and staying in one place better. I paid 11,800 for it. The older one I paid 2,500 for, but I love how I can throw it around the waves. I love how you can get some air when wave jumping and its definately safer for kids and new riders to be on. the newer ski is more dangerous because of its size and acceleration, especially if the lake is busy. I also noticed that when riding side by side we seem to always match gas consumption, no matter what speed we are riding at....so I dont see much difference from 2 stroke to a 4 stroke as far as saving gas. I do have to always check oil in the older, but it's not that hard to add when filling up. Older ski does 55 tops, while new one does close to 70.....BUT when you learn to stay off the throttle of a supercharger, you learn to ride at slower speeds, so theres not much difference there. I say it like this.....the older ones are more snappy like a dirt bike on the water, while the newer one is more like a crotch rocket.....so I'm happy owning both and use each ski different according to the conditions of the water. New ski for cruising....older ski for getting crazy and wave jumping......hope this helps comment readers....