Improved my skiing

I am a snowboarder that is learning to ski. My level is about low intermediate, until this season I ski'd on some ski's classed for beginner to low level Intermediate Skiers, but I could never feel myself getting any better, and as a result of this made excuses not to ski. I was attracted first to these ski's by the dark colour and price - greatly reduced as they are 2011 model, and then by the many great reviews they got from users, one thing I was worried about was that they were classed for advanced to expert skiers this had me really worried but I finally purchased them and I was not at all sorry ! felt confident on these ski's straight away and after 2 weeks feel a positive improvement I really regret not getting ski's like these 2 years ago - I hate to say this but some days I finish boarding early to have more time to improve my skiing ! One thing I regret I bought them a size smaller than I should have for my height assuming shorter ski's would be easier for me to turn - but after using these I don't think I would have had any trouble at all with the extra length. I wish I could also write a glowing review for the new ski boots I bought - wasn't so lucky with them.