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Got myself the Cal Carson vishnus but concerned about length

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Canis_lupus
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Pretty stoked on the recent purchase but a little worried about the size after reading the numerous threads on NS. I'm 6'0 150 lbs and got the 183's because I ride some arv 184's currently. But after everyone saying that the 189s can help with stability on the wets for someone around my size I'm thinking maybe I should've sized up? Any insight would be appreciated, sorry for another vishnu thread..
May 2 2022 2:31AM
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Quaggy
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You've gotta be kidding me OP, how many times do we gotta tell you... get 189s!!
Nah, stick with the 183, I'm 6'3 180 and sometimes the 189 can be a little much in tight spaces, but I'm on the wides.
Just because a bunch of idiots online say "big skis big steez" (which is totally true) doesn't mean you need to put yourself in a tough spot with skis you can't take full advantage of.
May 2 2022 3:18AM
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Christian_Bale
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I'm about the same height, maybe 15 pounds heavier, but I ride 183s currently (bought them before the 189s came out) and they're fine for me. I reckon they'll feel shorter than your armadas because of their rise and light weight. I think it also depends on how you ski. If you like skiing fast and hitting larger jumps than 189 might be a better option. 183 is probably fine though
May 2 2022 3:27AM
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Jems
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you’ll be fine plenty of people your height ripping that size
May 2 2022 9:34AM
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switchlip2
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I’m 5’7/5’8 ish and the 183s fit perfectly, they will be a little short on ya
May 2 2022 9:56AM
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dwt802
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You’ll be fine
May 2 2022 2:41PM
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Canis_lupus
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QuaggyYou've gotta be kidding me OP, how many times do we gotta tell you... get 189s!!
Nah, stick with the 183, I'm 6'3 180 and sometimes the 189 can be a little much in tight spaces, but I'm on the wides.
Just because a bunch of idiots online say "big skis big steez" (which is totally true) doesn't mean you need to put yourself in a tough spot with skis you can't take full advantage of.


word thanks for the help
May 2 2022 2:51PM
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eheath
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Jemsyou’ll be fine plenty of people your height ripping that size


do i see this correctly? jems advocating for SHORT SKIS???
May 2 2022 3:25PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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When I first moved to Utah I skied 178 Volkl Gotamas because I didn't have anything else. They worked just fine, and I've also ridden a Jskis vacation 180 before which was a tiny stick of a butter in the best possible way. If I'm doing big mountain stuff, I prefer 190 plus, but if I was doing any park stuff, I'd go shorter for sure, way easier to learn tricks on short skis than on big skis.
May 2 2022 3:45PM
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Jems
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eheathdo i see this correctly? jems advocating for SHORT SKIS???

he didn’t intentionally buy them short
May 2 2022 3:46PM
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SofaKingSick
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dude they're literally the perfect length for you!

don't listen to mouthbreathers on NS repeating stuff, sometimes joking sometimes not. those skis are made to be playful and forgiving, that's why they're designed how they are. they didn't make them soft and rocker-y so that you could have decorative length on them

you have, no joke, the exact right size. you're 1000% good to go
May 2 2022 4:03PM
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eheath
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Jemshe didn’t intentionally buy them short


neither did the 100 other kids you shit on for having short skis lol
May 2 2022 4:06PM
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swherity
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they need to make 200s then they might be stable but anything less is far too short
May 2 2022 4:06PM
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Jems
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eheathneither did the 100 other kids you shit on for having short skis lol


vishnu wets are probably the only ski that don’t look goofy asf when they’re too short
May 2 2022 4:32PM
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Canis_lupus
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Jemshe didn’t intentionally buy them short


Ye bought em true to my size but since they’re rock and camber are fairly unique I was wondering if sizing up is a move
May 2 2022 4:36PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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🚨🚨🚨🚨 BLADES ALERT 🚨🚨🚨
May 2 2022 4:44PM
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DandieGotWets
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Canis_lupusPretty stoked on the recent purchase but a little worried about the size after reading the numerous threads on NS. I'm 6'0 150 lbs and got the 183's because I ride some arv 184's currently. But after everyone saying that the 189s can help with stability on the wets for someone around my size I'm thinking maybe I should've sized up? Any insight would be appreciated, sorry for another vishnu thread..


I’m 6’0 160ish and the 183 are great for me. I can’t speak on a 189 cause I ain’t ride em, but I think it’s overkill to be honest. You’ll be happy w what you got
May 2 2022 5:54PM
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Canis_lupus
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TRVP_ANGEL🚨🚨🚨🚨 BLADES ALERT 🚨🚨🚨


Shid trvp is here
May 2 2022 6:55PM
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addisontheginger
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you'll be fine. the cc graphic is so sick
May 3 2022 11:25AM
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Canis_lupus
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addisonthegingeryou'll be fine. the cc graphic is so sick


Yeah I’m hyped
May 3 2022 11:45AM
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Lenny-
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NS gonna hate me but Im 5'10 145lbs and ride 163s most of the time. Just got some 171 wets justice top sheet incase u care pretty hyped. Glad u like the webs wanted to support cal but I just cant pass up a milf with a sword for my topsheet.
May 8 2022 4:19PM
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Canis_lupus
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After trying out my buddy's 189s I think imma size up. Time to shamelessly dm vishnu
May 8 2022 4:32PM
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Canis_lupus
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LenntNS gonna hate me but Im 5'10 145lbs and ride 163s most of the time. Just got some 171 wets justice top sheet incase u care pretty hyped. Glad u like the webs wanted to support cal but I just cant pass up a milf with a sword for my topsheet.


you crazy but dylan manley would be a fan. Ik he sizes down
May 8 2022 4:32PM
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Lenny-
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Canis_lupusyou crazy but dylan manley would be a fan. Ik he sizes down


Thats actually nice to hear I didnt know he sized down too but his style of skiing is more of what I aspire to get into rather than super fast bc style lines n stuff
May 8 2022 5:17PM
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switchlip2
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SofaKingSickdude they're literally the perfect length for you!

don't listen to mouthbreathers on NS repeating stuff, sometimes joking sometimes not. those skis are made to be playful and forgiving, that's why they're designed how they are. they didn't make them soft and rocker-y so that you could have decorative length on them

you have, no joke, the exact right size. you're 1000% good to go


Smh
May 9 2022 11:08AM
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switchlip2
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LenntNS gonna hate me but Im 5'10 145lbs and ride 163s most of the time. Just got some 171 wets justice top sheet incase u care pretty hyped. Glad u like the webs wanted to support cal but I just cant pass up a milf with a sword for my topsheet.

Ur gonna look like an idiot and ski like an idiot
May 9 2022 11:09AM
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Lenny-
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switchlip2Ur gonna look like an idiot and ski like an idiot


I dont need vishnus to look and ski like an idiot Ive been rockin that style forever. Vishnus just gonna help a bit
May 9 2022 12:22PM
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switchlip2
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LenntI dont need vishnus to look and ski like an idiot Ive been rockin that style forever. Vishnus just gonna help a bit

Ur riding skis that don’t even go up to ur chest.......
May 9 2022 1:27PM
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Lenny-
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switchlip2Ur riding skis that don’t even go up to ur chest.......


Ur just using big skis to compensate for something. I just picked up a pair of line jedi blades to rip next season
May 9 2022 1:30PM
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Lenny-
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switchlip2Ur riding skis that don’t even go up to ur chest.......


On a real note tho ive always skiied 160s so 171 I thought was sizing up. I liked how easy the small skis would rotate but I should probably size up more for more stability on the tip and tail of the skis.
May 9 2022 1:41PM
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switchlip2
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LenntOn a real note tho ive always skiied 160s so 171 I thought was sizing up. I liked how easy the small skis would rotate but I should probably size up more for more stability on the tip and tail of the skis.

You should be on 183s or 189s
May 9 2022 1:59PM
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Canis_lupus
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switchlip2Smh


Still don’t know if you’re trolling. Do your 183s actually fit you perfectly being 5’ 7”
May 9 2022 4:29PM
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switchlip2
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Canis_lupusStill don’t know if you’re trolling. Do your 183s actually fit you perfectly being 5’ 7”

I rode 177s for a season and it was fun to ollie and nollie on but it was almost too easy to “butter” where I could just learn foward and completely overpower my skis. Landing big shit on em too was hard they were too washy for me. I finally Made the switch to 183 this past season and it’s still easy to move around and feels significantly more stable while still surfy and fun as fuck to ride
May 9 2022 4:33PM
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Canis_lupus
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switchlip2I rode 177s for a season and it was fun to ollie and nollie on but it was almost too easy to “butter” where I could just learn foward and completely overpower my skis. Landing big shit on em too was hard they were too washy for me. I finally Made the switch to 183 this past season and it’s still easy to move around and feels significantly more stable while still surfy and fun as fuck to ride


Word that gives me more confidence for getting the 189s
May 9 2022 5:04PM
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switchlip2
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Canis_lupusWord that gives me more confidence for getting the 189s

Good. 189s will be perfect for you. No idea why everyone downvoted my original post ab 183 fitting me right when that’s the perfect height for that ski lol
May 9 2022 5:54PM
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Canis_lupus
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switchlip2Good. 189s will be perfect for you. No idea why everyone downvoted my original post ab 183 fitting me right when that’s the perfect height for that ski lol


vishnu sizing is a sensitive topic. But I do appreciate everyones help I just would like that extra stability
May 9 2022 6:53PM
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weastcoat
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switchlip2Good. 189s will be perfect for you. No idea why everyone downvoted my original post ab 183 fitting me right when that’s the perfect height for that ski lol


People are pussies who can’t handle their skis that’s why. They know they can’t spin their 6’s off for their instagram reels edits if they don’t wear their childrens sized skis so they take their distraught out on switchlip2
May 13 2022 2:32AM
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switchlip2
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weastcoatPeople are pussies who can’t handle their skis that’s why. They know they can’t spin their 6’s off for their instagram reels edits if they don’t wear their childrens sized skis so they take their distraught out on switchlip2

Hit the nail right on it’s head
May 13 2022 9:48AM
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rojo.grande
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weastcoatPeople are pussies who can’t handle their skis that’s why. They know they can’t spin their 6’s off for their instagram reels edits if they don’t wear their childrens sized skis so they take their distraught out on switchlip2

TDLR// If you ride short skis, just get good enough to ride long ones
May 14 2022 9:58AM
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Lenny-
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rojo.grandeTDLR// If you ride short skis, just get good enough to ride long ones


Its so much more chill to learn to spin on shorter skis before you hop on the 189s but I agree with sizing upalot on vishnus because they are more buttery and jibby. Imo they should also make a 160 so the lil lil jibbers can learn to jib on a soft ski and maybe have ur 10yo hitting some street lol.
May 14 2022 5:09PM
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