Black Crows Navis Freebird Skis

This Ski Is A Staff Favorite:

Powder7 Staff Pick Mason P
By: Mason P
This season I finally decided it was time to get a dedicated touring set up, and I am so happy I landed on the Navis. At 5' 10" the 179cm length has proved to be easy to throw around, and surprisingly stable at speed. At 102 underfoot, this is obviously far from a powder ski, but it handles deep snow remarkably well due to the 138mm shovel tips.
Living in the front range, snow conditions can be very variable. I've skied these in everything from sastrugi to wind affected punch crust to 2 feet of fresh pow, and I have yet to find conditions these can't handle.

Now let's not forget about the first part of ski touring: going up hill. These won't leave you with tired legs at the top of your line. At 3200 grams, I still have plenty of leg to ski the steeps after hiking for miles with these on my feet. Black Crow created a real solid ski for every back country skier from beginners to experts.

Our Take On The 2027 Black Crows Navis Freebird:

The Black Crows Navis Freebird has long been our shop go-to for human-powered descents from Chamonix couloirs to Colorado I-70 dawn patrols. In its fourth generation, this iconic backcountry stallion drops roughly 10% in weight while refining its 104mm platform for even better maneuverability, stability, and edge grip. A fresh 21-meter radius and firm flex encourage you to open up your turns and charge wide-open alpine faces with absolute confidence. Up front, a progressive rocker floats effortlessly through soft snow, while the early-rise tail makes pivoting through tight trees second nature without losing tail support on steep terrain. Classic medium camber and a Titanal plate keep edge hold rock-solid, whether you mount lightweight pin bindings or a hybrid touring setup for hybrid duty. Black Crows even integrated a skin-specific hook system at the tail—and don't stress, that hole is definitely supposed to be there. With expanded sizing from 165 to 186cm, the redesigned Navis Freebird remains the golden ratio of easy skinning and aggressive downhill performance for touring skiers who live for the descent.

2027 Black Crows Navis Freebird Specs:

Dimensions:130/104/119
Radius:21m@165cm
Rocker:5
Ability Level:Ability Level 8
Construction:Partial Sidewall
Weight:3200 grams (per pair for size 179cm) Learn more about ski weights

Skis In The Black Crows Navis Series:


Navis Freebird (104mm) In Stock

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