Replying to New to freestyle/freeride/park/...

Hey guys

Right, so I've decided to give freestyle/freeride/park or whatever you want to call it a shot after 9 or 10 years of skiing, think Ive ski'd for about 10-12 weeks total, 1 with proper lessons (last year) where I learned to carve somewhat properly

Im basically wondering, since Im going to be renting them first, what tips can you give me. I'll be a beginner, 184ish cm tall, 75kg, not extremely athletic at all. What height do I need? Do I want center mounted ski's or more like 60/40 or something? What makes should I try to rent? etc

Also, I'll be buying boots soon as well (already have Volkl carves), any tips in that department? Dont need to be hightec, just very affordable and decent boots... I'll be using them for both my carve ski's and freestyle obviously, but I dont think that matters too much. Pretty sure ill like freestyle a lot more than just piste skiing so if there is in fact a big difference, that'll be most important for me I reckon. Can ofc still sell afterwards.

Reason I'm not buying straight away is simply that I want to try it out first, see if I enjoy myself. Ive also not got a whole lot of money ^^

Oh, one last thing. If any of you would happen to have been to Val Thorens in France, any shops you can recommend there? It's where Im going the first trip this year so I'll most likely rent them there, unless I get a good deal here in Belgium


Thanks!