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Vishnu wets sizing

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Nixx
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Thinking of getting Vishnu wets
183 or 189?
I’m 5’11 still growing and 135 pounds
I like big skis (skied mantra 191’s and my daily’s are 188 revolt 104s) but am still new to the park scene so am thinking of possibly sizing down for a lower swing weight, but I like to charge so the extra length would be helpful for extra stability because of all of the rocker.

what do u guys think? I ski pretty aggressively and want the ski to be super playful and buttery while still not being a noodle, but I don’t have too much experience jibbing so maybe a smaller size would help?

Since I have revolt 104s I’m thinking of getting the regular wets because the wides are 106 and I think the thinner waist would be easier to learn on even though the extra width would be more stable. Don’t want to have both of my skies too similar.

I was thinking of blends but the durability of vishnus makes me want them more, but I have heard they decanter quickly, anyone have any experiences with that?
Oct 31 2021 8:53PM
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eddiej4.7
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189
Oct 31 2021 9:54PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I know it’s a meme at this point but I really do think you need 189
Oct 31 2021 10:04PM
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Nixx
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BradFiAusNzCoCaI know it’s a meme at this point but I really do think you need 189


I think I’m leaning more towards the 183’s because I never really skied reg size skis for my weight and height and wanted to try them out. Who knows tho maybe I’ll hit a growth spurt and regret it, I’m size 14 in shoes so it’s probably gonna happen sooner or later.
Oct 31 2021 10:13PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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You are already skiing a 188. Vishnu’s are very rockered. They will feel much shorter and you are 5’11”. I am 5’8” and I would ski the 183.
But get the 183 if you want. Don’t let me bully you into 189 haha
NixxI think I’m leaning more towards the 183’s because I never really skied reg size skis for my weight and height and wanted to try them out. Who knows tho maybe I’ll hit a growth spurt and regret it, I’m size 14 in shoes so it’s probably gonna happen sooner or later.


**This post was edited on Oct 31st 2021 at 10:17:37pm
Oct 31 2021 10:15PM
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ericforman
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Hahahahahahaha
Oct 31 2021 11:28PM
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Nixx
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Ended up going with 183 thats what the guys at vishnu recommended and i just had a gut feeling to get them. Got the broken glass graphic bc it would look sick with the hharlut pivots i got.
Nov 1 2021 2:44PM
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