2027 Black Crows Navis Freebird Skis W/ Skins Set with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings

The 2027 Black Crows Navis Freebird with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings is the fourth generation of an iconic Black Crows touring ski, fully modernized this season with a refined tip, a new sidecut, and an overall lighter build. With a wide waist, it's a big-mountain touring ski for skiers who go up to ski down hard, and it ships with a matched set of Black Crows Pilus skins to make life on the skin track simpler. We paired the Navis Freebird with the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW because of the Attack’s light weight, reliability, and ease-of-use for all mountain and freeride skiers. Additionally, ample elastic travel and direct power transmission function to ensure these bindings cater perfectly to the needs of demanding freeriders.

Why we like it:

The Navis has always sat in a sweet spot of the touring world, light enough for long days but stout enough to actually charge on the descent. The 2027 update doubles down on both ends of that range. It feels notably lighter on the climb than the previous generation, but the descents feel even more confident, with the new sidecut and refined tip lending a more decisive carving feel.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert touring skiers who want a versatile freeride-touring ski for varied terrain. Great for skiers who do real backcountry days with significant downhill commitment, freeride-leaning tourers, and anyone who values descent performance as much as climbing efficiency.

Highlights:

The Navis Freebird's construction is built to balance weight and authority. A paulownia and poplar wood core keeps the swing weight low while still giving real damping at speed, and a mix of carbon and fiberglass laminates dials in torsional stiffness without piling on grams. A titanal plate under the binding zone adds screw retention and stability where it matters most, especially when you're running hybrid touring bindings. The construction is semi-cap with ABS sidewalls underfoot for power transfer, and a partial cap up front saves more weight. The 2027 update is significant. A refined tip combined with the new 21-meter sidecut radius gives the ski a more committed, alpine-style feel through high-speed turns, and the new 165 to 186 cm size run means the ski now fits a wider range of skiers more precisely. The set comes with the brand's matched Pilus skins, sized exactly for the Navis Freebird, so you can skip the trim-to-fit step and get straight to skinning. With a low stand height of just 17 millimeters, the 2027 Tyrolia Attack 14 offers an impressively close connection to the snow, delivering precise power transmission and a confident, locked-in feel. The FR Pro3 toe piece allows for a full 180 degrees of boot release, enhancing safety in a variety of fall scenarios, while the AFS (Anti-Friction Slider) ensures reliable re-centering and consistent release characteristics. Built to withstand hard use, the Attack 14 combines durability with performance, making it a go-to option for aggressive skiers who demand trust in their gear.

Things to consider:

Even with the weight reduction, the Navis Freebird is still firmly on the descent-focused end of the touring spectrum. Skiers chasing maximum efficiency on long approaches or summer ski-mountaineering missions should look at lighter, narrower options like the Camox Freebird.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Navis Freebird skis true to length. Pick the size that matches your usual touring length, or size up if you tour mostly for descents in big terrain.