dmoss

I've gone out a few times now and am ready to buy a board...

Was looking at the 2008 Arbor Formula 55 (I am 5'10" and weigh about 150 lbs) as an entry level board, but am concerned that after a season or two I will want something at a more intermediate level? Anybody know anything about this board? Might I be better spending a bit more money and getting more of an "intermediate" board that I will be happy with for 4-5 years?

Any help or suggestions would be welcome...was thinking that maybe the Arbor Alt would be a potential alternative, but is it really worth an additional $200? I'm a graduate student so money is a bit tight...