Playcraft Hampton 2285 SE vs Shockwave Custom Step Skier: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Playcraft Hampton 2285 SE holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Playcraft Hampton 2285 SE comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Shockwave Custom Step Skier. Over the first five years the Playcraft Hampton 2285 SE loses roughly $18,222 while the Shockwave Custom Step Skier loses about $59,158 — a gap near $40,936.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Playcraft Hampton 2285 SE sheds about 14% in year one versus 32% for the Shockwave Custom Step Skier. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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