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183 wides or 189

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steezeyballs
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Im 5'11 180 pounds and was trying to decide between 183 vishnu wides or 189. Which one should i get
Dec 11 2022 1:47PM
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Jems
Posts: 7466 - Karma: 96,471
189
Dec 11 2022 1:49PM
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Quaggy
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I'm 6'3, 185 and I used to ride a 183 Wide but when the 189 came out I just had to cop a pair because "funny NewSchoolers meme says 189 is best"...
I find them to be a little too much at times, like when I'm in some tight trees or when I'm throwing down in the park... by no means am I throwing dub 10s, but on more technical stuff I find myself wishing I was back on my 183s

Dec 11 2022 2:15PM
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muffMan.
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QuaggyI'm 6'3, 185 and I used to ride a 183 Wide but when the 189 came out I just had to cop a pair because "funny NewSchoolers meme says 189 is best"...
I find them to be a little too much at times, like when I'm in some tight trees or when I'm throwing down in the park... by no means am I throwing dub 10s, but on more technical stuff I find myself wishing I was back on my 183s



Nice take for sure.

I sold my beater pair I use for backyard stuff, they were 179. Now all I have is 189 but feel the extra 10 cm for sure. Also around 6’3

id go 183 honestly for your height OP, it just depends on what skis you have now also, and what it mainly will be used for
Dec 11 2022 2:37PM
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lil.Boye
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183 for sure. i am just a smidge taller than you and i preffer skis around 180-185.
Dec 11 2022 3:04PM
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SWRTOFFICIAL
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183, you’ll have way more fun
Dec 11 2022 9:27PM
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hi_vis360
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How big is your local
Dec 12 2022 6:45PM
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switchlip2
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189
Im 5'7 and the 183 Vs feel short at times on me. If I was just a hair taller id be on 189s for sure
Dec 12 2022 8:55PM
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yavone
Posts: 120 - Karma: 597
depends what u want
more stability go for 189
lower swing weight get 183
u could def rock either tho
Dec 12 2022 9:20PM
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steezeyballs
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hi_vis360How big is your local


Not big at all
Dec 12 2022 9:27PM
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Whaddup
Posts: 105 - Karma: 586
You could probably go either way. I'm 5'9 155 and ski 183's.
Dec 12 2022 10:38PM
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hi_vis360
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steezeyballsNot big at all


183 then
Dec 13 2022 6:46AM
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FranklinTheSkier
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I'm 6'1 and I ride 183 wides and they seem like a perfect length for me
Dec 13 2022 8:44AM
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