2026 Black Crows Navis Freebird Skis

The Black Crows Navis Freebird Skis are part of the Black crows touring collection that puts an emphasis on lightweight and downhill performance. As 102- millimeters underfoot with progressive tip rocker, the Navis Freebird can handle just about any type of snow condition. Sure, it's not as wide as a dedicated powder ski, and not as grippy on ice as a narrower, stiffer ski, but it has a very balanced combination of performance characteristics. Black Crows uses a blended core of poplar and paulownia wood. Poplar provides energy and responsiveness, while paulownia keeps the weight to a minimum (Just 3400 grams per pair at the 179 –centimeter length). Fiberglass is combined with carbon fiber to provide more energy, responsiveness, and stability. The progressive tail shape gives the ski less washout and easier pivoting turn initiation. Black Crows also adds a layer of titanal underfoot for binding retention, and adds to performance as well, giving the ski a little more stability underfoot. For ski tourers, it’s a great expedition or long day spring ski. Stable, playful, and stands nicely under pressure. The Navis Freebird is specifically designed for those long days and long expeditions. It's a perfect application for the ski, but if you're like most of us and just don't have the time or opportunity for that many extended backcountry touring trips, it works really well for day trips or pre-work skin laps too. You benefit from the same combination of performance from the Black Navis Freebird Skis.