iPad - does resetting via itunes force IOS update?

[ajf]

My iPad 2 has really started playing up for some reason.
Apps keep crashing and generally becoming unresponsive.

I have tried a local wipe and reset and the issues remain. Some sites have suggested connecting via iTunes and do a full update that way as this downloads the IOS software again I believe?

Thing is I do NOT want IO6 on the iPad. If I do the reset will it allow me to only reinstall the current 5.1.1 again?

 

[ajf]

Cheers, I'll give that a go

 

[ajf]

Maps.
I use the Google Maps, and especially the Streetview part a lot on my iPad.