Black Crows Camox Freebird Skis 2022

Product Description

The Black Crows Camox Freebird is the most popular model in their very successful Freebird line-up. It's a backcountry ski that perfectly balances the demand for performance with comfortable handling which, with the 96mm waist & the tip & tail rocker, makes it super versatile. The paulownia wood core ensures the weight is kept down without affecting the strength & is reinforced with Titanal in the binding area for increased torsional rigidity & edge grip. It's light enough for multi-day tours & it has the ski ability to keep up with pretty much any mid 90mm waisted model. Terrain Type & Ability Level Terrain Type The Freebird is the lighter version of the standard Camox & is a verstaile backcountry option, designed to be paired up with a hike enabled binding. It has the right mix of grip & comfortable handling to be happy in everything from steeper, firmer slopes to gentler & softer conditions. If you want to charge & prefer trickier terrain then check out the Navis Freebird, but if you need one ski to do everything & that you can relax on as well, then the Camox is the ideal choice. Skier Type It's for backcountry skiers who want to be in every type of snow & tackle all but the gnarliest terrain. The shape & construction balance the requirements for skiing faster & more aggressively with those needed for softer snow or skiing at a more relaxed pace. It will grip & respond when it's pushed but it isn't going to punish the legs when you want to ease off. Overview Shape 96mm in the waist with a 17m radius (178cm) make this an excellent all rounder, capable of dealing with any snow. Stable & wide enough to deal with soft or mixed conditions and still lay down medium & long radius turns on piste.  Tapered tips & tails improve the handling in soft & variable snow. Rocker The Camox Freebird uses a progressive front rocker with a slight rear rocker & medium camber underfoot. This gives excellent pivot control & maoneuvrability with good planeing too. The slight rise on the tail helps turn completion without interferring with skin placement or the ability to place the tail in the snow. The camber improves stability & the nose rocker makes turning easier whatever the conditions. Core A paulownia wood core has excellent strength to weight characteristics & ensures good energy. This is reinforced with Titanal in the binding area to add strength & exra torsional rigidity for edge grip, without over-stiffening the ski. Overall, this core set-up helps the Camox Freebird feel a bit more forgiving than the Navis Freebird. Construction The cap sidewall mix offers the best of both. The cap sections at the tip & tail increase durability & help with ease in & out of the turn. The sidewall improves the grip & precision. This combination works well on a 97mm ski as it allows strong skiing on firm snow & isn't over-responsive when the conditions get difficult or soft. Key Featurese B tester’s comments: Mark (Ski Trainer) The perfect blend of all mountain performance & lightness. It didn't feel overbearing yet there's plenty of power & grip for eager skiers who want to rip everywhere. It's light enough for a good skin up too. With a Shift or Kingpin you have the ultimate in versatility. Technical Specifications Size (cm) Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Radius (m) Weight (g)16613296113171375172133961131714501781339611417150018313596115171600 General Information Skier Ability: Advanced/expert Terrain Type: Backcountry Rocker: Tip/ Tail Rocker Radius: Medium Base: Sintered Bindings: Ski sold flat DIN: n/a Construction: Semi Sidewall Core: Wood, Carbon Demo: N/ASizing Description: Go shorter for reduced weight & quicker climbing properties, chose a longer length for more floatation & stability.