Replying to Need new skis fast

YES I REALIZE THIS IS GEAR TALK I NEEDED A QUICK ANSWER. Ok so here's my story. I bought 2012 Line Step Ups last season and absolutely hated them. I noticed that through out the year they would get very slow and catchy on everything including snow and boxes. I tried waxing differently and grinding them but nothing helped. Since I bought them on backcountry.com I figure I get the lifetime warranty. So I need to return them and find new skis fast before this season starts. I'm looking for a playful, buttery ski that can hold up for bigger jumps too. It also needs to be very durable. I really wanted to get Armada Thalls but now they are all out. So now I have been considering Line Chronics. What do you guys suggest? Also , where do you buy your skis? I'd prefer to spend under $400