proper boots

Question
For a recreational skiier (say 5x per season - norhteast) at the intermediate getting to advanced intermediate level, is there an appreciable difference between the Salomon Divine 6 boots and the Salomon Divine RS 7?
I did spend quite a bit of time with a bootfitter at a shop recently, so I believe that the Salomon boots are best fit to my foot shape. However, I am not sure on the level of boot. I was obviously being talked into the higher priced boot, but I would love an outside opinion as to whether it worth the additional investment. I can get the Divine 6 for about 1/2 the cost at a local shop versus the Divine RS 7. On the other hand, I don't want to spend any money on a boot that is not going to allow me to grow as a skiier.
Specifically, I ski in the northeast a handful of times per year. I would consider myself pretty comfortable with most blue runs and have starting exploring a number of diamonds this year. I don't have any real intentions of doing much off trail skiing, moguls, etc.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Answer
Hi and thanks for the question. Sorry for delay, out of town competing.

Im not up-to-date with boots im afraid but i can give you info on what to look for.

* Have them remove the liner and stand in the shell - no part of your foot should touch the boot except for the base - this is correct size.

* with boot on can you flex it forward? if its too easy to flex its too soft. You should have to put a reasonable amount of force into it to make it flex. Make both flex evenly together.

* how many micro-adjustments can you make? The more the better for when your feet swell.

* go for the boot stiffer rather than softer especially if you re starting to head into moguls and blacks as you will want the control.

Can you trial the boots?
Make sure also they offer after sale service so you can go back and get some help making it fit even better.

lisa