Welcome to the forum! I would probably go for the 2up version given what you have said here. But you should be able to see for yourself at the dealer. On the maintenance side, I think that you won't have a problem. Seems like most stuff is easy to figure out if you know a little and are willing to do some research to figure out the rest.
Looking to get my first spark
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The Spark is not a comfortable cruiser for passengers. It's light, small, nimble, and features excellent power to weight ratio with the V-Tech tune, but comfy it is not. Best bang for the buck is the bare bones 2 Up with a V-Tech tune.
The 2 Up seat is very small in both length and width, so two adults are going to be a squeeze and that's not a bad thing depending on how you feel about your passenger
Being light, the Spark tends to ride over waves and crests versus through them like a heavier ski, which means you're going to get beat up, get wet, and probably have the time of your life. People buying the Spark should do so because they either want the cheapest thing possible, or they want something that no other ski manufactured today provides, that old school ride that gets you up close and personal with the water you're riding on. I've just started riding my Spark 2 Up with V-Tech and I walk away from the thing sore, bruised, and smiling broadly.
The Spark is a totally different ride than my 1.8 liter Yamaha FX Cruiser, and I'm glad I have both. The Yamaha has superior hole shot, top end speed, hook up in the rough, and comfy seating for 3, but the Spark eats the Yamaha alive at airtime and slower speed maneuvers. Different rides for different purposes. If you're looking for a ski that's comfy for passengers, I think there are better options, but if you want a ski that will give you, the driver, a thrill at low cost, the Spark can't be beat in the world of sit down watercraft.
Maintenance and repairs with the top half removed could not be easier. You'll have no problem keeping up with it.
The 2 Up seat is very small in both length and width, so two adults are going to be a squeeze and that's not a bad thing depending on how you feel about your passenger
Being light, the Spark tends to ride over waves and crests versus through them like a heavier ski, which means you're going to get beat up, get wet, and probably have the time of your life. People buying the Spark should do so because they either want the cheapest thing possible, or they want something that no other ski manufactured today provides, that old school ride that gets you up close and personal with the water you're riding on. I've just started riding my Spark 2 Up with V-Tech and I walk away from the thing sore, bruised, and smiling broadly.
The Spark is a totally different ride than my 1.8 liter Yamaha FX Cruiser, and I'm glad I have both. The Yamaha has superior hole shot, top end speed, hook up in the rough, and comfy seating for 3, but the Spark eats the Yamaha alive at airtime and slower speed maneuvers. Different rides for different purposes. If you're looking for a ski that's comfy for passengers, I think there are better options, but if you want a ski that will give you, the driver, a thrill at low cost, the Spark can't be beat in the world of sit down watercraft.
Maintenance and repairs with the top half removed could not be easier. You'll have no problem keeping up with it.
That's what i've noticed as well, plus it having a passenger creates an opportunity to get someone to film the action
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