The first suggestion is NOT to listen to the guy from the Hobby Shop as he doesn't know what he is talking about.

There is nothing wrong with getting a Pulse.

A Stik would also be a great option, I'd recommend the GP Big Stick.
These are trivially easy to repair, hold up very well, will fly in strong winds, and are a blast to fly and own.
Their gear tends to hold up better than the Pulse as well.