I've had my FX-One for almost a year...and like it very much..its all what you prefer ,,I've been on an I-17,,and didnt like it ...too heavy and didnt respond very well.here in the caribbean with sometimes seas 4-6 ft the bows on the FX cut right through them where as the I-17 has to go over and slam down or bury....so it just depends on where you are and what you like..