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Ordered vishnus that are too small

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dickfiddler
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im realizing now the 177s are prob to small for me any recommendations on what I should do or should I just ski them
Nov 21 2021 2:23AM 8 0
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powpatrol
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it would help to know how tall they are in comparison to your height
Nov 21 2021 4:14AM 13 0
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Mackaroni_space
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Ski them till they snap
Nov 21 2021 11:05AM 5 0
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dickfiddler
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powpatrolit would help to know how tall they are in comparison to your height


I’m 5’9” skis are 177 cm

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Nov 21 2021 2:09PM 1 3
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bananaman123431
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dickfiddlerI’m 5’9” skis are 177 cm

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see if anyone wants to trade or try to resell
Nov 21 2021 2:20PM 2 0
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CaIeb
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dickfiddlerI’m 5’9” skis are 177 cm

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you’ll be fine
Nov 21 2021 6:42PM 13 0
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CatdickBojangles
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Should’ve made a thread asking what size about 3 months ago bud.
Nov 21 2021 7:46PM 8 0
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isaacwrong
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Level 1 has a ski stretcher available..just gotta search their calendar on the website
Nov 21 2021 7:51PM 15 0
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KilaTsunami
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I think you’ll be fine. But I think ur options are.. Keep them in brand new condition, dont mount them with bindings and sell them when someone’s looking for them… or ski the hell out them and buy a bigger size next time around.


I have the 183s and they’re pretty damn tall. I’m only 5’10. I skied on 172s for years and I still feel so good on them to this day. I think you’ll be okay my guy
Nov 21 2021 7:59PM 1 0
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ButteryStix69
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dm emmet and see if he is willing to switch them out if he has an extra pair

maybe he can change it before he ships them
Nov 21 2021 10:22PM 3 0
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tominiemenmaa
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So you are 175cm tall & think a 177cm ski is too short for you? Dunno if the V's come true to size but that's the length I'd recommend for you if you asked.
dickfiddlerim realizing now the 177s are prob to small for me any recommendations on what I should do or should I just ski them
Nov 21 2021 11:16PM 4 5
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CatdickBojangles
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tominiemenmaaSo you are 175cm tall & think a 177cm ski is too short for you? Dunno if the V's come true to size but that's the length I'd recommend for you if you asked.


Vs ski super short because the massive rocker. I think Vishnu recommends anyone over 5’7 ride 183

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Nov 21 2021 11:25PM 2 0
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tominiemenmaa
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That's something I didn't know. Haven't ridden the V's and actually only ever seen one pair of those. They aren't a thing in Finland and might have some trouble becoming one if they only sell their skis in the states 🤷
CatdickBojanglesVs ski super short because the massive rocker. I think Vishnu recommends anyone over 5’7 ride 183

**This post was edited on Nov 21st 2021 at 11:25:50pm
Nov 21 2021 11:31PM 0 5
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ButteryStix69
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tominiemenmaaSo you are 175cm tall & think a 177cm ski is too short for you? Dunno if the V's come true to size but that's the length I'd recommend for you if you asked.


no they ski way too short and skis are getting longer now
Nov 21 2021 11:32PM 1 1
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tominiemenmaa
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I like to think I'm a fairly advanced skier and like to ski on planks 2 to 5cm taller than me. Anything taller feels very planky. I ride mostly park with skis around 100mm underfoot.
ButteryStix69no they ski way too short and skis are getting longer now
Nov 21 2021 11:37PM 1 0
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ButteryStix69
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tominiemenmaaI like to think I'm a fairly advanced skier and like to ski on planks 2 to 5cm taller than me. Anything taller feels very planky. I ride mostly park with skis around 100mm underfoot.


i agree i meant no hate. It is better to ski what you are comfy with so you can do sum crazy shit on them, and not have skis way to long for u and feel restricted on them
Nov 21 2021 11:44PM 1 1
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sarc
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Hmm. dickfiddlers's * is too small, who knew.

But seriously, if you can't return them they might be fun. I like short skis and they're only slightly short.
Nov 22 2021 12:21AM 1 2
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mrk127
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lol if only you asked during summer NS, you would be the chad with 189s
Nov 22 2021 12:21AM 11 0
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ButteryStix69
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183 is the universal size lets be real
Nov 22 2021 12:24AM 4 1
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SofaKingSick
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dickfiddlerI’m 5’9” skis are 177 cm

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dude you're so set lmao NS has gotten so carried away with this it's crazy. those are 2cm above you, great size, yes they ski short but that's because they're made to! that suits them to the type of skiing vishnus like, they didn't make them that way just so people could have extra decorative length on their skis

i love tall skis, really i do, all mine are over my head, but you didn't buy vishnu picnic table specialist skis to have them crazy long and stable, you got them for doing vishnu stuff right? those are a perfect size...!!!

also you're 69 inches tall that's tight
Nov 22 2021 2:07PM 7 0
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Skier_man05
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Honestly dude just ski em. You might not look as cool but it will make most tricks easier and you might end up liking them after all.
Nov 22 2021 7:12PM 1 1
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hi_vis360
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dickfiddlerI’m 5’9” skis are 177 cm

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I'm very jealous I have the 189s and they still aren't taller than me lmao
Nov 22 2021 7:22PM 2 0
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hi_vis360
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tominiemenmaaDunno if the V's come true to size


They measure a little short, my 189s are the same length as my 187 ON3Ps
Nov 22 2021 7:23PM 0 0
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jompcock
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tominiemenmaaThat's something I didn't know. Haven't ridden the V's and actually only ever seen one pair of those. They aren't a thing in Finland and might have some trouble becoming one if they only sell their skis in the states 🤷


They're direct to consumer. Pretty sure they ship worldwide.
Nov 22 2021 8:28PM 0 0
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CatdickBojangles
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jompcockThey're direct to consumer. Pretty sure they ship worldwide.


Import fees are probably super high and not worth getting a pair shipped in.
Nov 22 2021 8:58PM 0 0
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Skiblade420
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hi_vis360They measure a little short, my 189s are the same length as my 187 ON3Ps


Yeah my 189s gon be the same height. I like being tall but not for action sports / long ski steeze
Nov 22 2021 9:03PM 0 0
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tominiemenmaa
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Yes, they do.
jompcockThey're direct to consumer. Pretty sure they ship worldwide.

Yup.
A pair of Wets ($540)
+ shipped to Finland ($100)
+ VAT including shipping cost +24% ($155)
+ customs +3.7% ($23)
= $818
CatdickBojanglesImport fees are probably super high and not worth getting a pair shipped in.
Nov 23 2021 12:14AM 1 0
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Mattbrippin
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dickfiddlerim realizing now the 177s are prob to small for me any recommendations on what I should do or should I just ski them


You’ll be fine I have seen dudes 6 foot ride 177 your gonna have a lot of fun on them no matter what but there still fine don’t worry
Nov 23 2021 8:35AM 1 0
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BagOTricks
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5'9" here as well and also got 177's. I've skied anything from 176-178 my entire life, don't care that I'm not "core", and just wanted a super lightweight/playful park ski. I want a ski my usual length that feels way lighter/shorter than my usual skis. That's why I bought V's in the first place.

That being said, I did get the Wet+ to add some stiffness and give me more stability, but I still think we both will be perfectly fine.
Nov 23 2021 10:41AM 2 4
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Mattbrippin
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Skiblade420Yeah my 189s gon be the same height. I like being tall but not for action sports / long ski steeze


They measure the ski before they press it and the rocker and camber eliminates a little bit of the height
Nov 23 2021 12:16PM 1 0
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CatdickBojangles
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BagOTricks5'9" here as well and also got 177's. I've skied anything from 176-178 my entire life, don't care that I'm not "core", and just wanted a super lightweight/playful park ski. I want a ski my usual length that feels way lighter/shorter than my usual skis. That's why I bought V's in the first place.

That being said, I did get the Wet+ to add some stiffness and give me more stability, but I still think we both will be perfectly fine.


You could’ve just got 183 normal wets…
Nov 23 2021 1:10PM 1 0
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