I got 11 years out of a MasterCraft LaPoint Pro, 2 Years out of an O'Brien G-3, 1 1/2 Years out of a Goode 9100 (I loved) It was replaced by another 9100 which I hated and skied for 1 year before I gave it away. H.O Phantom 70" lasted 5 years. 2004 67" early edition Monza 3 years to the day. (It went fast, so did 2 others that got them 2 weeks later). I now have a D3 Nomad RC with 1/2 season on it (67"). Seems to be well constructed, I plan on switching more often. Probably next summer (after Nationals). Maybe sooner if I happen on a stiffer D3 or something newer, better built and more technologically advanced. Merry Christmas.