Replying to My setup this year (and a problem)

well i needed new skis and boots cuz all lasts years shit is too small. so i went to the shop today and heres what ill be riding this year:
179cm 07 Fujatives (only $189 cuz they were last years model)
08 Scratch Bindings (center mounted)
07 Nordica Beast 5 boots

What do u guys think? Also ive got a bit of a dilemma. My dad said that for doing good in school he'd either buy me a pair of boots or a pair of skis w/ bindings. obviously ill take the skis cuz thats $350 but i was thinking maybe i'd want another pair of skis like for outside the park. i mostly ride park here (indiana) but was plannning on a west coast trip too. im just wondering if the lack of perfomance outside the park will be enough to bother wtith another pair of skis