I am with Bishop - Demo, Demo, Demo...
My skiing is much like yours, love it but not enough water time to go where others are going or have gone. Facing this fact alone requires us to ask why buy newer or better? Or - "Should I pay for coaching, ski school, ski vacation - new boat?"
Should you buy? YES - not because you're wife gave you the "green light"... because "When was the last time you're wife steered you in the wrong direction?" nuff said
What should you buy? YOU'RE SKI - My experience leads me to highly recommend the demo programs that are offered. Demoing is actually a fun process in itself. Although you too may find several skis you like as I did after testing, you will naturally lean toward YOU'RE SKI. It will also give you a comfort when writing that check.
my experience in short... I skied 4 times last summer (boo, yuck, what's wrong with you?) . Last fall I demoed a half dozen skis and bought a new 2015 with boots. The new skis are not only better, they are way more FUN! I ski for the shear pleasure of skiing. The brand and model of the ski I like should not be as important to you as which ski you will like. Just so you know, I would have been happy with any of the skis I demoed, however by trying several I was able to easily pick a favorite. I skied more on demos last fall than I did all year on my own ski.
Although, I may have tossed the towel on skiing with the 'big boys', I have not tossed the towel on skiing and I do not plan to anytime soon. And by skiing I mean chasing buoys. It's just that much fun, there are many other benefits but because I enjoy it is at the top of the list for me.
here's to riding my new ski soon. Haven't ridden it yet? boo, yuck, what's wrong with you?
good luck and have fun