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Navis Freebird Ski w/ Touring Skins - 2027
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The Navis Freebird Ski w/ Touring Skins climbs easy, descends with conviction
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I toured a long approach on the Navis Freebird Ski w/ Touring Skins and noticed the weight savings right away on the skin track. Once I dropped into the descent, the refined tip and new sidecut gave me a decisive, carve-first feel I wasn't expecting from a touring setup."
Black Crows built the Navis Freebird Ski w/ Touring Skins for the tourer who climbs with one goal in mind, a descent worth the effort. A 104mm waist gives it solid float without sacrificing efficiency, while a refined tip and 21-meter sidecut radius add a more committed, alpine-style feel to every turn on the way down. Progressive front rocker paired with an early-rise tail keeps the ski maneuverable in variable snow, and classic medium camber underfoot holds a confident edge once you're carving with intent.
A poplar and paulownia core keeps the swing weight manageable across long days, while carbon and fiberglass laminates add torsional stiffness without piling on grams. A titanal plate under the binding zone improves screw retention and stability for hybrid touring setups, and semi-cap construction with a partial cap tip shaves further weight where it counts. The included Navis Pilus skins use a hooking system with a notched tip and tail that trims their length by roughly 20cm, cutting real weight without complicating the climb.
Details
- Big mountain touring ski built for descent-focused days
- Poplar and paulownia core keeps swing weight manageable
- Carbon and fiberglass laminates add stiffness without bulk
- Titanal plate under bindings improves retention and stability
- Refined tip and sidecut give a decisive, carving feel
- Matched Navis Pilus skins trim length for less climbing weight
- Item #BKCB0CB
- Length
- 165.1cm, 172.2cm, 179.4cm, 186.2cm
- Dimensions
- [165.1cm] 130 / 104 / 119mm, [172.2cm] 132 / 104 / 120mm, [179.4cm] 133 / 104 / 121mm, [186.2cm] 134 / 104 / 121mm
- Turn Radius
- 21m
- Profile
- Double Rocker (Rocker / Camber / Rocker), early rise
- Construction
- Half-Cap
- Core
- Poplar, Paulownia
- Laminate
- Carbon, Fiberglass, titanal plate under bindings
- Base
- Sintered
- Tail
- raised
- Skins Included
- Navis Pilus
- Claimed Weight
- [165.1cm] 6lb 6.3oz (2900g), [172.2cm] 6lb 8.0oz (2950g), [179.4cm] 6lb 15.0oz (3150g), [186.2cm] 7lb 4.4oz (3300g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 year
- Activity
- Backcountry Skiing, Freeride/Powder Skiing
Black Crows For the Joy of the Turn
Black Crows was founded in 2006 in Chamonix by pro skiers Bruno Compagnet and Camille Jaccoux, who set out to build the freeride ski they couldn’t find. Their first model, the Corvus, charged steep alpine faces with power and playfulness. Today, the brand blends French style, clean design, and a love of skiing to inspire confidence and joy on snow.
Phantom Glide By DPS Skis
This ski is compatible with Phantom Glide, the long-lasting base treatment from DPS Skis. Backcountry technicians apply and UV-cure it before the skis ship, so they arrive ready to ride with no waxing needed.
How It Works
Applied By Backcountry Techs
Backcountry technicians treat and UV-cure every pair in the shop before it leaves the warehouse, so the skis arrive ready to ride with no setup required.
Glide That Outlasts Wax
Wax sits on top of the base and wears off in a few days. Phantom Glide bonds into the base, so glide stays fast and consistent from cold powder to spring slush.
No More Wax Days
Phantom Glide replaces scraping, ironing, and shop visits with a quick base cleaning using the Phantom Glide Base Care Kit. The formula is made without PFAS.
Mounted And Ready To Go
When skis, bindings, and boots are purchased together, a Gearhead Expert mounts the bindings before the order ships.
Ski Mounting Now Available
Get your skis delivered ready to ride.
- Skip the shop wait: skis ship fully mounted.
- Set up by a Gearhead Expert: fit to height, weight, ability, and boot sole length.
- Ready to click in: bindings arrive set to a neutral DIN as a starting point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What length of the Black Crows Navis Freebird should I choose for ski touring?
The 2027 package is listed in 165cm, 172cm, 179cm, and 186cm lengths. Choose based on your height, weight, ability, and terrain priorities: shorter lengths favor easier kick turns, while longer lengths favor stability and flotation.How does the Navis Freebird’s profile perform in variable alpine snow?
Its progressive front rocker, long camber underfoot, and progressive tail balance maneuverability with edge grip and support. Titanal reinforcement beneath the bindings adds structure in the mounting area.What skins come with the Black Crows Navis Freebird package?
It includes pre-cut Pilus Navis Freebird Touring Skins. Their thin membrane helps protect the glue and improve water resistance; dry the skins away from direct heat before storing them.What are the Navis Freebird’s mounting and drilling specifications?
The listed mounting point is -9cm, and the drilling specification is diameter 4.1mm x L 9mm. These figures are useful setup details for a shop mounting the ski.Which bindings work with the Black Crows Navis Freebird?
This ski is not compatible with telemark bindings; pair it with compatible alpine-touring boots and touring bindings, which are not included. The package’s pre-cut Pilus skins are included for touring.