The Corvus Freebird is a favourite of european chargers in resorts such as Chamonix. It’s a powerful backcountry ski that performs

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The Corvus Freebird is a favourite of european chargers in resorts such as Chamonix. It’s a powerful backcountry ski that performs like a burly freeride model but thanks to the paulownia & poplar core with glass & carbon fibre it doesn’t have excess weight. 109mm underfoot provides width for float; the semi-cap construction balances durability with precision. A 21m radius works perfectly with the progressive tip rocker for maximum stability in choppy snow; the long classic camber ensures grip & alpine performance. A progressive tail means less washout & easier pivots. Tester’s comments: Dani (Aviemore) The width & lightness ensure it is floaty & playful in soft spring snow. Its blend & length of tip/tail progressive rocker make it great through all turn shapes & styles. ...

The Corvus Freebird is a favourite of european chargers in resorts such as Chamonix. It’s a powerful backcountry ski that performs like a burly freeride model but thanks to the paulownia & poplar core with glass & carbon fibre it doesn’t have excess weight. 109mm underfoot provides width for float; the semi-cap construction balances durability with precision. A 21m radius works perfectly with the progressive tip rocker for maximum stability in choppy snow; the long classic camber ensures grip & alpine performance. A progressive tail means less washout & easier pivots. Tester’s comments: Dani (Aviemore) The width & lightness ensure it is floaty & playful in soft spring snow. Its blend & length of tip/tail progressive rocker make it great through all turn shapes & styles. ...

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: Sintered 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. ...

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: Sintered 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. ...

The Corvus Freebird is a favourite of european chargers in resorts such as Chamonix. It’s a powerful backcountry ski that performs like a burly freeride model but thanks to the paulownia & poplar core with glass & carbon fibre it doesn’t have excess weight. 109mm underfoot provides width for float; the semi-cap construction balances durability with precision. A 21m radius works perfectly with the progressive tip rocker for maximum stability in choppy snow; the long classic camber ensures grip & alpine performance. A progressive tail means less washout & easier pivots. Tester’s comments: Dani (Aviemore) The width & lightness ensure it is floaty & playful in soft spring snow. Its blend & length of tip/tail progressive rocker make it great through all turn shapes & styles. ...

The Corvus Freebird is a favourite of european chargers in resorts such as Chamonix. It’s a powerful backcountry ski that performs like a burly freeride model but thanks to the paulownia & poplar core with glass & carbon fibre it doesn’t have excess weight. 109mm underfoot provides width for float; the semi-cap construction balances durability with precision. A 21m radius works perfectly with the progressive tip rocker for maximum stability in choppy snow; the long classic camber ensures grip & alpine performance. A progressive tail means less washout & easier pivots. Tester’s comments: Dani (Aviemore) The width & lightness ensure it is floaty & playful in soft spring snow. Its blend & length of tip/tail progressive rocker make it great through all turn shapes & styles. ...

Black Crow’s Duos Freebird pole is made for skiers who like to tour & search for powder far from the crowded pistes & comes complete with all the features you would expect. The 2-part telescopic pole has 30cm of adjustment & uses the Power Lock 3.0 system to ensure it stays to the length set. Using an 18mm 7075 grade aluminium upper section combined with a 16mm carbon lower ensures the pole is tough while keeping the weight down. The foam grip is 38cm long, perfect for holding while going up steep angles or climbing & uses a mountaineering style fully adjustable strap. The top of the pole has an anodised aluminium cap, useful for knocking off ice-build up & for other unexpected backcountry tasks. A pivoting 90mm powder basket is ideal for softer snow & the tough carbide tungsten tip bites on the hardest conditions. General Information Handle: Long Foam Grip Strap: Mountaineering Strap Shaft: 18mm 7075 Aluminium, 16mm Carbon Basket: 90mm Tip: Carbide Tungsten Weight: 245g ...

The Black Crows Navis Freebird is a one of the newbreedof light skis that transcend Tour & Freeride categories. It has the right balance of float & manoeuvrability for playful descents, rigidity for grip, & weight saving to make ascents less punishing. The core is formed from lightweight woods wrapped up in a mix of fibreglass & carbon fibre to give the skis the power they need to deal with variable terrain. A must for adventurous skiers looking for something that excels in challenging conditions. Tester’s comments: Simon (Fort William) I skied powder with a fair amount of chopped up terrain & they felt superb. The shape & flex make them really easy to use but there’s a ton of performance if you want to go for it. ...

The Black Crows Navis Freebird is a one of the newbreedof light skis that transcend Tour & Freeride categories. It has the right balance of float & manoeuvrability for playful descents, rigidity for grip, & weight saving to make ascents less punishing. The core is formed from lightweight woods wrapped up in a mix of fibreglass & carbon fibre to give the skis the power they need to deal with variable terrain. A must for adventurous skiers looking for something that excels in challenging conditions. Tester’s comments: Simon (Fort William) I skied powder with a fair amount of chopped up terrain & they felt superb. The shape & flex make them really easy to use but there’s a ton of performance if you want to go for it. ...