Go for the Echo SL. I think i've used all FW for all brands, and this model never skipped once yet, from 5 months of almost everyday riding.
The bed in subject.. I did put some oil on it, spin a few times, and leave it one night alone before used it, seems perfect.
By the way, the only FW that i broked was a Tensile.
Rockman and Try-All skip a lot.
Hope it helped you