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Torn between 171 and 177 (vishnus)

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d3dawg
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Whats up guys im tryna decide which length i should get my first ever vishnus, ive rode 164cm bdogs my whole park career im torn between 171 and 177 im a pretty small guy being 5'6 on good days and 5'5 on bad days any info on them would be sick thanks
a year ago
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Rock_Inhabitant
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177 no brainer. Vishnus are light and got insane rocker so you should have no problem especially if you’re growing
a year ago
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d3dawg
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Rock_Inhabitant177 no brainer. Vishnus are light and got insane rocker so you should have no problem especially if you’re growing


nah bro im 18 thats the thing dont think ill be growing more any time soon

**This post was edited on Sep 6th 2024 at 9:54:52pm
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KilaTsunami
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Size up on em. 177
a year ago
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d3dawg
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KilaTsunamiSize up on em. 177


really? even though ive reached my full height potential i got 174 sakanas as my pow ski they arent centered and the nose feels hugeeee and they are only 174s
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KilaTsunami
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d3dawgreally? even though ive reached my full height potential i got 174 sakanas as my pow ski they arent centered and the nose feels hugeeee and they are only 174s


They should be a bit taller than you since they’re so intensely rockered. You could also play it safe at 171. I’m 5’10 and rock 183. They’re taller than me but ski like a perfect fit. It’s a jib/rail ski, not a stiff all mountain thing by any means.
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d3dawg
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KilaTsunamiThey should be a bit taller than you since they’re so intensely rockered. You could also play it safe at 171. I’m 5’10 and rock 183. They’re taller than me but ski like a perfect fit. It’s a jib/rail ski, not a stiff all mountain thing by any means.


alright thanks for the info and dont worry haha im well aware its a jib ski
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You’ll look gay with 171s
a year ago
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b0ss
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pizza afterbang
a year ago
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switchlip2
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d3dawgWhats up guys im tryna decide which length i should get my first ever vishnus, ive rode 164cm bdogs my whole park career im torn between 171 and 177 im a pretty small guy being 5'6 on good days and 5'5 on bad days any info on them would be sick thanks

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Christian_Bale
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There's been other similar threads on this topic but anyway:

With longer vs shorter skis there's a tradeoff - longer skis are more stable and look better imo while shorter skis have less swing weight and are more maneuverable. The important thing to consider is that vishnus are generally very light, especially the wets. They also have less effective edge which makes them feel shorter than they are. With all that in mind, you should definitely size up relative to whatever skis you were riding before. Even if they feel weird at first, just go skiing and try not to be too conscious of the differences. In no time they'll feel great, even if the length takes some getting used to at first.
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steez_apprentice
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do not get 171s, I would only recommend those if u were like barely 5'.
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fucintight
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nah you should get 183s
d3dawgreally? even though ive reached my full height potential i got 174 sakanas as my pow ski they arent centered and the nose feels hugeeee and they are only 174s
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Raf.Diaz.
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if you're 5'5 the 171 are gonna be taller then you already don't listen to these clown 171 is fine i feel that over sizing up vishnus makes them lose the superpowers!
a year ago
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Bananaredbull
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Go for 171 if you arent sure you want a super long ski. 12 cm over your head for a park ski is crazy, especially when you are still not insanely experienced. Go for 171, its 6cm over your head. Still long, but not that long so it drags on switch ups and spins.
d3dawgreally? even though ive reached my full height potential i got 174 sakanas as my pow ski they arent centered and the nose feels hugeeee and they are only 174s
a year ago
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quintcork
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switchlip2184

A bit short if you ask me...

**This post was edited on Sep 8th 2024 at 12:47:34am
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Christian_Bale
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Raf.Diaz.if you're 5'5 the 171 are gonna be taller then you already don't listen to these clown 171 is fine i feel that over sizing up vishnus makes them lose the superpowers!

respectfully, 177s would be only 7-10 cm taller than OP is. I agree that 171 would be fine, and it's all personal preference. I'm just saying it's worth considering sizing up based on how light the ski is and how it feels shorter than it is.
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Zeaton
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d3dawgWhats up guys im tryna decide which length i should get my first ever vishnus, ive rode 164cm bdogs my whole park career im torn between 171 and 177 im a pretty small guy being 5'6 on good days and 5'5 on bad days any info on them would be sick thanks


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a year ago
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steez_apprentice
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I had a friend who was also on 164cm bdogs, about 5'6ish, and he ended up getting 180 keys, a ski that will feel MUCH longer than wets since they're rockered much less, and he loved them. you wont regret getting 177s.
a year ago
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Raf.Diaz.
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Christian_Balerespectfully, 177s would be only 7-10 cm taller than OP is. I agree that 171 would be fine, and it's all personal preference. I'm just saying it's worth considering sizing up based on how light the ski is and how it feels shorter than it is.


Yeah, again, the whole goal of the ski is to feel shorter and to have more pop n flex then other classic skis of you size up to much the ski feel like a regular ski that looks longer instead of being this unique ski that let you do more. I can still do all the regular tricks on the 189 but they feel stiff, my nosepress look better on the 183 cause i can bend them good. I dont get why you would buy wet or wide and try to make them feel like a regular ski by sizing up it lose the purpose lol
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lootlake
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Raf.Diaz.if you're 5'5 the 171 are gonna be taller then you already don't listen to these clown 171 is fine i feel that over sizing up vishnus makes them lose the superpowers!


I low key agree, I’m 5’5 and have 171 and 177(had)

Both will work, 177 will defo be more stable for jumps but you loose the snappyness of them while 171 will be less stable on jumps but super fun to jib!

both 177 and 171 will work hands down, just depends on what you want to sacrifice and gain
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SupremeChairlift
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Raf.Diaz.if you're 5'5 the 171 are gonna be taller then you already don't listen to these clown 171 is fine i feel that over sizing up vishnus makes them lose the superpowers!


Finally a real ass take by someone who knows what they are talking about. Tired of all these size queens on NS always trying to convince people to size up

Just do the 171's
a year ago
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steez_apprentice
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SupremeChairliftFinally a real ass take by someone who knows what they are talking about. Tired of all these size queens on NS always trying to convince people to size up

Just do the 171's


A lot of the kids who've been finding out about vishnu in the last year have been getting 171s even if they're like 5'7-8 and then you always find them selling them for retail on snowshare because they're too short for them
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frenche
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steez_apprenticeA lot of the kids who've been finding out about vishnu in the last year have been getting 171s even if they're like 5'7-8 and then you always find them selling them for retail on snowshare because they're too short for them


Op said he was 5’6 and 18 which probably means he ain’t gonna grow any more if you’re saying that these kids are reselling them it’s probably because they are still gonna grow which would be alright if they upsize but like raf said it makes them lose the whole purpose of the ski which is the ski feeling shorter to allow for easy maneuvering
a year ago
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SofaKingSick
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Raf.Diaz.if you're 5'5 the 171 are gonna be taller then you already don't listen to these clown 171 is fine i feel that over sizing up vishnus makes them lose the superpowers!


exactly this, this site is so dumb sometimes. 171 is already 5cm above OP's head and will be great. vishnus have their specific attributes to make them perform as you want them to for their use, not for decorative length added on the end

i'm a big ski size guy but there is no way you want or need park/street skis to be 10cm over your head. especially if you're new enough that you're asking for size advice. literally almost nobody uses park skis 10cm over their head. big mtn shit, sure. park, no. these people commenting to get 177s are idiots
a year ago
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Koshermilk
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Just get honey badgers
a year ago
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michael_bc
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Keep in mind that 6 cm won't make a world of difference - that's 3 cm on each side. 10 cm is where you start feeling the difference in ski length and even then it's a matter of taste.

It is always best to at least hold them in a shop because not every brand measures the length the same way.

171 seems like your safe bet. 177 might be a bit long unless that's what you are aiming for.

**This post was edited on Sep 12th 2024 at 7:08:04am
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