Replying to Need help with new tele skis

So I've been bit with the telemark bug. I skied about 90% of last season on borrowed tele skis and loved it. I bought some cheap bindings and scored a free pair of boots and threw together my own setup. Now I think it's time that I build my own, starting with the part that contacts the snow: the ski. I've been looking at the surface new life's/passport but I was wondering if anyone has any tele experience with those (doubtful) or if anyone has any better/different ideas. Thanks I'm advance!