New to the sport and need advice.

I have been talking it up for a while that im going to get a ski and paddle more. This yr I have finally bitten the bullet and seriously researched boats and now I am more confused than ever.
I am aware of their resale value so I dont mind spending a little $$ and have narrowed down my idea of a beginner ski to 3. The Fenn XT, horizon and the epic V8.
Any thoughts or suggestions on these 3 or any other I am overlooking?

I assume you have read the responses to my post about three or four down from yours. It addresses the XT and the V8. Good luck in your search and i hopefully will be able to report on them both by the end of the weekend.