I would go with a 'true-flat', my opinion may be biased but the Sanger Family Ski can be setup pretty nicely with seating for 4 and pull anything you want... all day long and never get bored of it. If you want to take it out and run a 1/4 mile for giggles, or just head out to a beach party with it thats fun too. With a v-drive your skiers will sure learn to 'drag the tow line' alot less..... no neutral.... just fire it up and go baby!!!!