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Black Crows
Black Crows Navis Freebird Touring Skis · 2025 · 179 cm
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179 cm
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Curated's Verified Product ReviewersCurated's Verified Product ReviewersWho would love these
Intermediate and advanced skiers who thrive on backcountry adventures and seek a reliable, versatile ski for diverse terrains.
Why I recommend these
Lightweight and sturdy
Great floatation
Responsive and maneuverable
Expert verdict
The Black Crows Navis Freebird Touring Skis are a dream for backcountry enthusiasts. They're lightweight yet sturdy, making uphill climbs a breeze and downhill runs exhilarating. The 102mm waist offers excellent floatation in powder, while the progressive front rocker ensures smooth maneuverability in variable snow. The combination of a Paulownia/Poplar core with carbon and fiberglass gives these skis a responsive feel, perfect for those who love to explore diverse terrains. While they might not be the best for absolute beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers will find them a reliable companion for long-distance tours or daily backcountry adventures.
The Black Crows Navis Freebird Touring Ski is ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers who want a dedicated ski for daily backcountry treks or ski that can take on long distance adventures to check off lines. The Navis Freebird pairs a wood core with carbon and fiberglass for lightness and skiability. A progressive front rocker and flared tip excels through variable snow while adding maneuverability.
Key Features:
- Classic Long Camber – The Long Camber maximizes snow contact and helps stabilize the skis in variable conditions.
- Core – Paulownia/Poplar and Mixed Carbon/Fiberglass core for a lightweight, responsive ski.
- Titanal Binding Reinforcement – Black Crows added a titanal plate underfoot for binding assembly.
| Ski length (cm) | 179 cm |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Ski type | Backcountry |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber |
| Tail profile | Flat |
| Tail width (mm) | 119 |
| Tip width (mm) | 138 |
| Turning radius (m) | 19 |
| Waist width (mm) | 102 |
| Terrain | Touring |
| Core/Laminates | Carbon, Metal, Wood |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
4.5/5
Oliver Van Everen owns this product
The Black Crow Navis Freebird Touring Ski is the ideal ski for those who aim to spend long days in the backcountry. You will be thanking yourself for these lightweight skis on the skin track, at 3400g for the 179cm length you will be able to crush those uphills. On the downhills you will again be thanking yourself, the ski... Read more
Ideal for
- Lightweight, they cruise up the uphills with ease.
- Quick to edge, responsive and stable.
- 19m turning radius and the poplar/paulowina core gives them a playful feel
Not ideal for
- Not ideal for bigger hard charging resort skiers.
- At 102mm underfoot they may not have enough float for the BIG days.
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Oliver Van Everen
Ski Expert3.9/5
Bryan O'CONNOR owns this product
I have purchased this ski multiple times.
I’ve used it on Tuckerman Ravine, I’ve toured in the Wasatch range, and I’ve used it in spring bump runs in VT. It’s my go-to ski.
Navis Freebirds float, pivot, splash, pop, and wiggle through trees and boot deep powder with the best of them.
Ideal for
- Off-piste variety
- Highly agile and intuitive
- A very playful touring ski
Not ideal for
- Struggle in deep powder
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Bryan O'CONNOR
Ski Expert3.8/5
Tyler Bass owns this product
The Navis Freebird combines black crows downhill expertise with a lightweight uphill design meant for long days ski touring. With most types of skiing, you are guaranteed to run into a whole host of conditions depending on the time of day, day of the week, terrain or slope you find yourself on. Conditions can switch from sunny and warm to... Read more
Ideal for
- This product is great for long days going uphill
- While it's a lightweight ski designed for efficiency on the up, it skis really well in mixed conditions on the down.
- This ski performs great in technical, steep terrain. It's light weight construction makes it maneuverable and efficient in tight couloirs and steep runs alike.
Not ideal for
- Very lightweight ski, powerful skiers may find it too soft for their liking
Reviewed by:
Tyler Bass
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Love these skis - all mountain all the time!
Posted on Dec 20, 2023Skinny enough to carve the groomed early season snow, light and springy in the bumps, have not had the opportunity to try them out in deep powder but anticipate they will excel there too! Much lighter than my other skis and a really fun ride!
KendraLocation: Atlanta, GA
I would recommend to a friend
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