Unlike other watersports products such as Boats and JetSkis that have been on the market for decades with plenty of used models ranging up to 20+ years old, used JETSURF boards have been much harder to find, as most JETSURF owners simply love their board too much to get rid of it. Used boards are now becoming a bit more available as more riders are upgrading to the latest and greatest technology in the market, the incredible new 100CC JETSURF DFI engine.
When it comes to making a decision between buying New vs. Pre-Owned, typically budget is one of the most critical parameters, but there are some other important considerations to be made. We’re going to look at the Pros and Cons of each option to help those that are looking to join the JETSURF world determine which is the best option for them.
One of the most obvious advantages of buying a new board is being able to choose exactly which model and color you’d like, based on your needs and preferences. But what are the differences between the models and how do you know which one is right for you? The first thing to ask is who will the primary riders be and what is its specific purpose? Is it for recreational fun use for the family and sharing? If so, a model with the dual binding setup such as the ADVENTURE DFI is the best choice, so that goofy and regular riders can both just grab the board and ride with no adjustments necessary.
Or maybe the board is strictly for you and you don’t plan on letting others ride it, so you are willing to spend a bit more money. Perhaps you want a more personalized board and would like to start Racing? If so, a more aggressive model such as the RACE DFI, with increased power and maneuverability allowing you to progress to a higher level would be the ideal choice. Answering these questions will help guide you to the right model.
Whether you go New or Pre-Owned, your budget may determine what sort of compromises you make when deciding which board is best for you. New boards can start from $9,000 USD and go up to $16,000 USD, while Pre-Owned boards can be found, if lucky, for nearly HALF of the new price, depending on age, and condition.
Let’s look at some of the Pros and Cons.
PROS
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NEW JETSURF PROS |
PRE-OWNED PROS |
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NEWEST TECHNOLOGY |
LOWER INITIAL COST |
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BRAND NEW PERFECT CONDITION |
SLOWER DEPRECIATION OF VALUE |
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WARRANTY |
DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS |
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NEW STYLING |
OPTION OF CHOOSING MODEL/YEAR |
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CUSTOM DESIGNS AVAILABLE |
AFFORDABILITY IN THE MARKET |
CONS
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NEW JETSURF CONS |
PRE-OWNED CONS |
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HIGHER INITIAL COST |
LIMITED MODELS AVAILABLE |
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FASTER DEPRECATION OF VALUE |
NO WARRANTY OR LIMITED WARRANTY |
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LESS AFFORDABILITY |
NOT TYPICALLY THE NEWEST TECHNOLOGY |
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CAN HAVE HIGHER REPAIR COSTS |
OFTEN NO HISTORY OF MAINTENANCE |
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AVAILABILITY IN THE MARKET |
CAN REQUIRE MORE MAINTENANCE |
Buying a JETSURF board from an Official Dealer like JETSURF USA vs. a private seller has many advantages. While it can be a bit pricier, our Pre-Owned boards will be delivered to you after a deep internal inspection, ensuring a fair value given the age and condition. Knowing that it doesn’t need any service or parts, and that you have support from our JETSURF Factory Shop provides you with peace of mind to assure you will have the best experience with your board.
Feel free to contact me or one of our team members so we can give you the best advice and recommendation. Whether it is a new board you are looking to purchase, or a Pre-Owned board, we’d love to hear from you and hope we will be welcoming you to the JETSURF family soon.
JetSurf tech guru Or Yanai