There were some issues in past years with the sleds being a little flimsy. I think they addressed those issues for this years models. I've had a fish trap guide for 2 years and never had any problems with it, but I'm under 200 lbs. I bought it for myself and my son, but most of the time I use it by myself. If I was by myself all the time, I'd get the pro. It's plenty big for flasher, heater, rods, bait, and such. Just my 2 cents.