I don't know about the little girls comment, but the Novi 2000 is an excellent blower. The 1000 would probably be OK if you can get it cheap. Good luck...
I have a Novi 1000. While I have gotten a decent amount of power out of it, its been way too difficult. People are strapping on novi 2000s and KBs or their stock motors and getting more hp than I have with all my mods. Thats why a 2000 upgrade is my next mod, when I can afford it.