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Navis Freebird Ski - 2025

Name: Navis Freebird Ski - 2025
Brand: Black Crows
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About this product

The Black Crows Navis Freebird is a backcountry-oriented alpine touring ski built as a lighter counterpart to the standard Navis all-mountain model. Its core combines paulownia and poplar for a weight-conscious construction that still delivers snappy, responsive flex, while fiberglass and carbon fiber laminates add torsional stiffness. A semi-cap build keeps the overall weight in check without sacrificing durability. The rocker-camber-rocker profile places camber underfoot for reliable grip on skin tracks and confident edge engagement, with tip and tail rocker promoting float and quick pivoting in variable conditions. At 102mm underfoot, the waist width offers a practical balance between edge-to-edge agility in firm or tracked-out snow and enough surface area for powder days. A Titanal reinforcement plate beneath the binding zone improves retention and power transfer. The slightly raised tail includes a notch for easy skin attachment. Available in four lengths (167 to 185cm) with a turn radius of 18 to 19 meters, the pair weighs approximately 3,100 to 3,550 grams depending on length. A two-year limited warranty is included.

Category: Ski & Snowboard
Brand: Black Crows
Color: Green
Size: 167cm 167cm
Base: sintered
Core: paulownia, poplar
Edge: steel
Tail: raised
Length: 167cm, 173cm, 179cm, 185cm
Profile: rocker / camber / rocker

What people are saying

Reviewers consistently praise the Black Crows Navis Freebird as a standout do-it-all backcountry touring ski, frequently calling it a "quiver killer" that handles everything from powder to hardpack with confidence. Its 102mm waist, progressive tip rocker, and classic camber underfoot earn consistent credit for delivering genuine alpine-style edge hold alongside solid float in soft snow. The weight (around 1,700g per ski) is widely seen as a sweet spot, light enough for long days and big vert without sacrificing downhill composure. The titanal plate underfoot is noted for improving binding retention and stability. The most common criticism is that it is not a specialist in any one condition: it is not grippy enough for serious ice, not wide enough for deep powder days, and too heavy for skimo-focused missions. A few users also note that pairing it with heavier hybrid bindings noticeably reduces uphill efficiency.

Specifications

Packed weight: 2.72 kg
Ski waist width: 102 mm
Ski turn radius: 18 m
Ski length: 167,173,179,185 cm

Length options

Length	Ski turn radius	Packed weight
167	19 m	1.55 kg
173	19 m	1.63 kg
179	19 m	1.70 kg
185	19 m	1.82 kg

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