Hi. I am totally confused with what kind of system to use: lace or skin?

I want to wear it combed forward (see attached picture), so hairline is not a problem. I live in a place where the summers are hot, humid and long. Durability is a major concern for me since systems cost me (due to currency conversion) almost 3 times as much as you american fellas.

I had almost settled for French Lace (TL250) with tape when I read this great post on skins by Hairenough:
http://www.forum.toplace.com/showthread....8#pid39438

Now I´m again confused. Any help would be appreciated, specially from skin wearers and Hairenough.