Replying to Skis for a freind. NEED HELP

My freind wants to start skiing this year. He is switching from snowboarding and needs a pair of skis.
He is about 5'7'' 155lbs (around there i think i didnt ask him, but i will when i get the chance.)
He has never skied before and he wants to get into park after he learns how to go down the hill. The one shop has 163ish (i forget) SPKs for $350 and 168 Foils for $315. Other shops around us have Rossignol, Salomon, Line (maybe) and K2 thats about it for twin tips.
The skis will mostly be used in crud cause we are in PA and snow sucks.
Any recomendations for skis, also what size.
Thanks