Thinking of buying some skis

[Powerkiter]

After many years of hiring skis I'm thinking of purchasing some. I just don't know where to start. I would say I am an intermediate and can get down most runs. I've only had lessons when I went skiing with the school 30 odd years ago and should imagine I've have picked up some bad habits in the last 20 years I've been skiing. I am considering doing a 3 hour improvers course at Tamworth before I go to Morzine next February.

Is buying skis in the UK okay or should I buy some in the resort where I can try some demo skis.

Also not sure on all the different types.

I was considering getting some backcountry skis/ bindings. I'm tempted to put some skins on the climb sometimes using this method. Would these type of skis be okay for general on piste skiing?

I like to look of the Lonely Mountain Skis but not sure about buying from such a small manufacturer. Not exactly cheap either!

[Powerkiter]

Thanks for all your comments. Decided to hire. I have booked on to the Tamworth parallel performance lesson though so lets hope my skiing improves.