With all the help you'll find here you will want to change your name to 2stoked!
Get on the classifieds and get some not so new gear. Boots, bindings, board can be had for less than 3 bills if you're not into the Burton hatin' thing (check Hobie's current setup now for $200!! if you're a 10.5 boot; ask about those bindings) . A little more will get you a glass classic (think 3-6 yr old Coiler, Prior or Donek) cause everyone seems to be ditchin' glass for metal. Look at Raichle SB boots and maybe Burton raceplates or F2's but be sure to search here to hear about many people's dislikes of these not so costly ,functional choices. Also read some of Jack's excercises; you can work on them with your current setup.
You're carving a line already so come on over!