Replying to Ski racing team

My high school shut down "freeride team" (not legitimately shut down, just switched to snowboarders only) and now my only choice is the ski racing team. I mean... I love carving and id be insane at it but I'm not sure if I'm ready to sell my soul to the dark side. What are your guys thoughts on this?? In the end it's really just a ride to the mountain, and I could pretty much bring any of my skis to practice, id only have to use slalom skis for races (unless I was really feeling like ripping groomers)