Donny, the only time I played one was in the local music store - I was not enthralled with the sounds I heard. And, it's not all that much smaller or lighter than the S-970. I would much rather play the S-970.

As for borrowing or renting gear for a job, NAH! No one in their right mind is going to loan someone their PA system, and renting one makes absolutely no sense at all, knowing how little the jobs pay on average.

As for the sailing, too hot and humid to sail when you have bad lungs. It's 95 here right now with a humidity of 90 percent. Much cooler in the Florida Keys where it's just 88 degrees and 60 percent humidity.

All the best,

Gary