I love skiing, but have had very little time on the mountain...

By Sam Auderer Ranked #556 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis January 29, 2012

I love skiing, but have had very little time on the mountain (10 full days). Turns out I may be moving to Salt Lake City in the coming months and have been researching ski gear to purchase?
As for my skill level I have to say intermediate for now, but after day 4 I was comfortable on most of the blacks (that were open) at Alta and Snowbird, and continued to progress through the end of my last trip. Confident all around the mountain, but still a little clumsy with sticks as tall as me strapped to my feet... Just need to improve form and I will continue to excel. I was skiing Rossi S3s 178 for most of the trip, but wanted something a bit fatter. I have only heard rave reviews about the JJs, so I'm leaning that way. I am 5'11" 165-170. Considering my height weight and skill level, would the 185 be too big for me for my first ski?
If it might be a little too much ski, what about the Francis Bacons?

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