First post and a canadian so be easy on me please. :)

I'm 6'1", 200lbs, recreational skier for 15+ years (all open water, generally cold water temp., and probably won't ever do the course). I ski at full line length and around 28-30mph depending on water conditions. I am currently skiing on a....(kringe)...early 90's Jobe SC01 (a 65/66" I think?).

First question...I just bought a 2010 senate 69" (over the Theory as they didn't have in stock and gave me a good price on the senate) but didn't realize the 2011 Senate was based on the Strada design. I think the Strada has been improved to help with consistent turns on both sides which would definitely help me. Is the difference in spec.'s between the RS-1 vs Strada based Senate something that a person of my experience would benefit from or wouldn't even notice?

Also, I still wonder if I should have stuck with the Theory since I ski at a slower speed and all open water. I am looking to improve and have more focus on skiing over the coming years which is why I went with the senate, but perhaps it doesn't perform as well at the 28-30mph range?

Thanks. This site is great btw!