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cannonation
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I am an east coast skier located in central Pennsylvania. I am 16, 5'6" and weigh 150 lbs. I am type III skier and spend most of my time in the park. I am looking into the Vishnu Wet 177. I was wondering if those would be too long for me or if I should be alright (I am center mounting them if it makes a difference). I am looking for a lightweight, soft, and playful ski and the Vishnu Wet seems to match the description. I don't want to spend more than $400 but the Wet seems like it is definitely worth the money. So if you think those skis sound like a good fit for me or think there is another ski that would suit me better please let me know.
Nov 5 2017 2:30PM
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Dunderflip
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dude honestly you could handle the 183s if you wanted, especially considering youre still gonna grow a few inches. v fun ski i highly recommend it
Nov 5 2017 3:59PM
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Swandog7
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Go 177s. I've ridden both lengths and while they tide short, the 183 would feel to big. They are tough to handle, especially of you grow too
Nov 5 2017 4:32PM
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MidwestSkiier
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Hell yeah, im 5'6" and ride 176 I think, only major difference for me what the weight (mostly because my old skis where 158cm and volkl). Vishnus look sick and hella fun get them
Nov 5 2017 4:56PM
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Dunderflip
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Swandog7Go 177s. I've ridden both lengths and while they tide short, the 183 would feel to big. They are tough to handle, especially of you grow too


>86 underfoot
>intense tip and tail taper
>incredibly small swing weight
>literally feel like long rollerblades
>"tough to handle"

im sorry what skis are you thinking of dude? you can literally pop on flatground and do a 540 on v's if you have soft boots and try hard enough. they actually have sidecut and the edge to edge quickness is mindblowing, enough camber and rocker to take literally anywhere on any mountain in any conditions. i would ride them in like 198 if they made them that long
Nov 5 2017 5:05PM
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Swandog7
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Dunderflip>86 underfoot
>intense tip and tail taper
>incredibly small swing weight
>literally feel like long rollerblades
>"tough to handle"

im sorry what skis are you thinking of dude? you can literally pop on flatground and do a 540 on v's if you have soft boots and try hard enough. they actually have sidecut and the edge to edge quickness is mindblowing, enough camber and rocker to take literally anywhere on any mountain in any conditions. i would ride them in like 198 if they made them that long


*Arent tough to handle. I feel like you could have predicted that autocorrect. Sorry
Nov 5 2017 5:08PM
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Dunderflip
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Swandog7*Arent tough to handle. I feel like you could have predicted that autocorrect. Sorry


oh shit lol my bad. anyway yeah vishnus are great
Nov 5 2017 5:09PM
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Swandog7
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Dunderflipoh shit lol my bad. anyway yeah vishnus are great


Agreed. Mobile is a bitch on here
Nov 5 2017 5:33PM
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jaronstad
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vishnu is for kooks
Nov 5 2017 6:11PM
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Swandog7
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jaronstadvishnu is for kooks


Don't hate the player, hate the game
Nov 5 2017 7:19PM
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270on420out
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Gonna second the 177 option. I'm 5'9 and I own 183 Wets and they run pretty long tbh.


Dunderflip>86 underfoot
>intense tip and tail taper
>incredibly small swing weight
>literally feel like long rollerblades
>"tough to handle"

im sorry what skis are you thinking of dude? you can literally pop on flatground and do a 540 on v's if you have soft boots and try hard enough. they actually have sidecut and the edge to edge quickness is mindblowing, enough camber and rocker to take literally anywhere on any mountain in any conditions. i would ride them in like 198 if they made them that long
Nov 6 2017 12:42AM
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Chubz.
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jaronstadvishnu is for kooks


So are washy front 4s and recycled insta edits
Nov 6 2017 3:27AM
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VISHNU
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jaronstadvishnu is for kooks



Dank.

Anyway, judging from your height and weight I reckon the 177’s would work great for you. I’m always an advocate for skiing longer skis but in this case i’d say 177’s will work
Nov 6 2017 10:19PM
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parvizfaiz
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jaronstadvishnu is for kooks


agreed
Nov 8 2017 1:56PM
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gabew34
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im 5'6" and 16 and i ride 160cm ON3P FR (but on3ps are sized to be bigger), about chin height with ski boots, probably a little small but i like being able to toss them around and get on the tips/tails easier. i wouldnt go too big if i were you..
Nov 9 2017 1:38PM
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