Skifolio

Black Crows

Orb Freebird

A 91 mm touring ski. Light enough to climb, solid enough to ski down.

Black Crows Orb Freebird, drawn from aboveBLACK CROWS
106Tail mm
91Waist mm
123Tip mm
Length

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Turn radius
18 m
Weight per ski
Not listed
Metal
Not listed
Tail shape
Not listed

From the side

Side profile: Tip rocker, camber underfootCamber underfootTip rocker
Tip rocker, camber underfoot. A slightly early-rising tip starts turns easily; camber behind it holds an edge on groomers. The dots mark where the edge contacts the snow. Illustration of the profile type, with heights exaggerated.

Where it's at home

  • Soft groomers100
  • Trees & bumps99
  • Firm groomers70
  • Chop & crud70
  • Powder18
  • Deep powder0

Scored 0-100 from the ski's waist width, rocker profile and turn radius. It describes the shape, not how the ski feels.

Who it's for

  1. First turns

    Not the target

  2. Cruising

    Not the target

  3. Charging

    Good match

  4. Expert

    Good match

Rated for ability 7-10 on a 10-point scale, which is charging to expert.

Every length

LengthTip / waist / tailRadiusWeight
155 cm121 / 91 / 105 mm18 mNot listed
161 cm122 / 91 / 105 mm18 mNot listed
167 cm123 / 91 / 106 mm18 mNot listed
173 cm124 / 91 / 107 mm18 mNot listed
178 cm126 / 91 / ? mm18 mNot listed
183 cm129 / 91 / 109 mm18 mNot listed

What's inside

  • Partial Sidewall
  • Progressive front rocker and early rise tail
  • Classic long camber
  • Slightly straight sidecut
  • Solid flex underfoot with progress flex tip and tail
  • Ash pocket under bindings

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