I have an xss, had a pullstart on it, i didn't mind tugging on that thing at all. The blisters hurt, but i got over it. Then, i guess i pulled to hard on it and the chord broke. So instead of getting another pull starter, i got a roto start, and I love it! I will never go back to pull start if i have the choice, its just so much easier. Of course if you mind carrying around the roto starter, then go for the pull starter, but I don't really mind that, so I love my roto start.