Wait a month. There will be clearances. There's a mail order place Akers Ski in Andover Maine They'll do you right. Sierra Trading Post in Cheyenne, also has some good deals. Buy the 2014 or 2013 models. Guess what-they are usually identical to this year's, just have different graphics. Only so many ways to laminate fiber glas.
A tall skinny guy like you should be able to find some long, soft skis that will do fine.
REI will cornhole you. If you are paying more than 200 bucks for a pair of boards, you are a tool.