Good people of the forum!
Two years ago I asked You to advise me on buying a Nelo Ocean Ski. The response was mixed, but i did buy it and never regretted it, so thank you! Also the discouraging posts were correct, as I can judge in hindsight, so I've grown to trust the opinions here
Now I have an opportunity to buy a 2008 Fenn Mako 6 in carbon (under 13kg). It will cost me around a thousand bucks, which seems very reasonable. I want to get a ski for my paddling/non-paddling friends and also for myself for really heavy seas, but mostly to have other people in our club (good K1 guys) and beginners to experience sea in a ski.
My question is: Is the technology on the Mako 6 so old, that You wouldn't consider it now? By that I mean the way it acts on water, the ergonomics of the bucket, comfort etc. Or is it still something that can be used for pleasure without being uncomfortable?
I tried to read all the reviews and forum posts on here and the general attitude was that Mako 6 is not as good as the Elite and SL, but those are not on my menu at the moment. The ski is situated in the neighbouring country, so if I go there, I should have at least a strong intention to buy it
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All Your thoughts are really welcome!!
EDIT 1: I've read Rob's 2006 reviews several times, so my question is how does this ski compare to everything newer in 2017
EDIT 2: Guys, scrap that part about beginners. I just checked Wesley Echols' table:
www.surfskiracing.org/2015/02/12724/ (or did I get something wrong?)
and it lists the Mako 6 in the unstable/fast corner :| Was not expecting that. So, lets make the question easier: Is the ergonomics and behaviour on flat and downwind still reasonable compared to newer skis or is it kinda obsolete?