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Vishnu Wet+ Compared To Other Skis

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BagOTricks
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Anyone have experience with the Vishnu Wet+? I'm currently looking for a fairly rockered, lightweight ski that's flexible but not a straight up noodle and the Wet+ looks perfect. Currently riding Armada ARV 96's so I'm curious what the flex is like on the Wet+ vs. the ARVs.

Other skis I'm looking at (but can't find anywhere to buy atm) are Moment Frankenskis and Icelantic Nomads. Willing to take other suggestions as well!
Jan 14 2021 9:18AM
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WoFlowz
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Fullsend outdoors in Rochester carries icelantic and I think moment I don’t know if they have demos they did last year. That’s the closest to Ohio I think
Jan 14 2021 9:30AM
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BagOTricks
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WoFlowzFullsend outdoors in Rochester carries icelantic and I think moment I don’t know if they have demos they did last year. That’s the closest to Ohio I think


Word I'll take a look. Thanks!
Jan 14 2021 9:33AM
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TroyBallsack
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I have heard great things about the frankenski, its very durable and its triple camber does well on east coast ice. It also has quite a bit of rocker so it is fairly playful ski. You can check them in action too on cody laplante's insta
Jan 14 2021 10:40AM
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hot.pocket
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timdrachanI have heard great things about the frankenski, its very durable and its triple camber does well on east coast ice. It also has quite a bit of rocker so it is fairly playful ski. You can check them in action too on cody laplante's insta


Cody is actually on a Vice, something we special produce for him. The stouter core and stiffer backbone of the Vice keeps up with his huge jumps.

For Frank evidence, check out Anton Linden's insta here: https://www.instagram.com/antonlinden/
Jan 14 2021 10:49AM
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BagOTricks
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hot.pocketCody is actually on a Vice, something we special produce for him. The stouter core and stiffer backbone of the Vice keeps up with his huge jumps.

For Frank evidence, check out Anton Linden's insta here: https://www.instagram.com/antonlinden/


Where could I pick up some franks?
Jan 14 2021 11:01AM
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hot.pocket
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BagOTricksWhere could I pick up some franks?


There's a chance we'll be producing more in the spring time.
Jan 14 2021 11:12AM
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grantn_
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As an owner of 96s and wets (normal wets) I can say Vishnu durability is pretty damn great. Skied like 30 days on em and have had one edge crack and the top sheets look like they’re just out of the box. I know a couple people with the pluses and I’ve heard great things about em. Definitely softer than the 96s and with the rocker butters and shit will be pretty easy. I know you detune your skis, but just a reminder to do it with the Vs. If you don’t detune your Vishnu’s, your big toe is gonna have a bad time.

**This post was edited on Jan 14th 2021 at 11:27:50am
Jan 14 2021 11:26AM
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BagOTricks
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grantn_As an owner of 96s and wets (normal wets) I can say Vishnu durability is pretty damn great. Skied like 30 days on em and have had one edge crack and the top sheets look like they’re just out of the box. I know a couple people with the pluses and I’ve heard great things about em. Definitely softer than the 96s and with the rocker butters and shit will be pretty easy. I know you detune your skis, but just a reminder to do it with the Vs. If you don’t detune your Vishnu’s, your big toe is gonna have a bad time.

**This post was edited on Jan 14th 2021 at 11:27:50am


How does the weight compare between Vs and ARVs?
Jan 14 2021 12:55PM
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grantn_
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BagOTricksHow does the weight compare between Vs and ARVs?


Vs are quite noticeably lighter from what I can tell. My ARVs are 170 and my Vs are 177. I think the Vs are lighter even with the added length. Very agile skis.
Jan 14 2021 1:14PM
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BagOTricks
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hot.pocketThere's a chance we'll be producing more in the spring time.


No retailers I could check out?
Jan 15 2021 10:06AM
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hot.pocket
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There's a dealers link at the bottom of our website. Not sure if any of them will still have a pair though.
Jan 15 2021 10:18AM
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