Replying to 5's

Hey everyone, new to the forum but been lurking for a while. I can currently do 180's reg and switch and 3's comfortably in the intermidate line at parks.  Plan to try a 3 in the large line next week.  I was wondering if most people try switch 3's before 5's?  I just recently got into park skiing and have high expectations for this year, feel kinda old trying to get into it all at 23 but what the hell.  No real interest in jibbing but have become obsessed with a few tricks in particular.  Live in CO and ski the Vail Resorts.  Look forward to learning from you'll and giving my input when I can help.