All good choices. I like the Super Sportster and 4* planes though. As ARFs go I too think the SS is a bit tougher then the 4*. One of my old students went with the Pulse, great plane also but I feel the SS is a better stunter, about a nickles worth better! Just pick the one you like the looks of best, they all fly very well. I noticed no one mentioned the Stick. I don't keep up with the ARFs {makes} but I have seen a few that were great and a couple that were total crap. One of my friends was just given one of the crap models so if you decide on a Stick I can find out what his is so you can stay away from it.