Peter,

Yes, all else being the same, the bigger wing area will lower your stall/landing speed. Not sure how much airtime you have, but if this is a second plane I'd go with the stick. Slower doesn't mean boring-it usually means the plane lasts longer! Still easy to land, dosen't have a wicked snap/stall, all manouvers are done at a lower, more "scale like" speed, all add up to - fun!
I have trained a LOT of people, from my 8 year old daughter, to people twice my age, and most want to go to a Mustang, or the like right away. Usually if hardheadedness prevails, they find that these planes with the higher wingloadings are NOT as much FUN to fly, but just go real fast, and land the same. (not good if your field is grass,-lots of time spent putting gear back in, changing props, ect.)
You could also "spice up" the stick by adding a canopy/flashy finish, ect. to personalize it. These planes are good second planes, that build fast and are a joy to take off/fly/land, not to mention the fact that they are great aerobatic trainers. Should keep you happy as long as it lasts.

Jetts

P.S. I just have to ask, what is the surface the stick is sitting on in the picture you posted?