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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-ski-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-ski-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003e110 mm Freeride Touring Twin Tip\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Crows Draco Freebird\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eSkiers who tour to ski powder switch, slash and air, rather than to tick summits, finally have a ski built for it in the Draco Freebird, the only twin tip in the Black Crows touring range. A 110 mm waist with a double rocker profile floats and pivots in deep snow, and a mount at -5 cm from center sits far enough forward that the twin tail is usable rather than decorative. At 1,700 g per ski in the 175.2 cm and 1,925 g in the 189.2 cm, the Black Crows Draco Freebird is a heavy touring ski by design, aimed at short approaches to good snow rather than all-day vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Ski Review\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRatings and length guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Ski for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eFreeride tourers who want a 110 mm twin tip for deep snow, ski switch and hit natural features, and accept 1,700 g per ski as the cost of a playful platform on the descent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Ski If\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou want a light ski for long ascents, a directional ski for high-speed carving, or a telemark setup, which Black Crows states the Draco Freebird does not accept.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eUphill Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e1,700 g per ski at 175.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eDownhill Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eFirm flex, 110 mm platform\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eSoft Snow Float\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e110 mm waist, double rocker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFirm Snow Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eShort camber contact, 21 m radius\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e138-110-126 mm (181.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e21 m (175.2, 181.5 cm), 23 m (189.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eDouble rocker with classic camber and short contact underfoot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eFlex Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eFirm underfoot, progressive in the tip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eMount Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e-5 cm from center\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eSkin Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eModel-specific pre-cut Pilus with an adjustable tail strap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eFreeride touring, deep snow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 110 mm waist with double rocker gives the Draco Freebird real float and easy pivot in deep snow, which no other ski in the Black Crows touring range offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe twin tip shape and a -5 cm mount make skiing switch and landing backward realistic, rather than something the ski merely tolerates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic camber underfoot with short ski and snow contact keeps the Draco Freebird maneuverable, so a 189.2 cm ski does not feel like a plank in tight trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 21 m radius at 175.2 and 181.5 cm keeps the Draco Freebird turning shorter than its width suggests, which matters in trees on a storm day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder touring where the objective is the snow, not the summit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort approaches and lift-accessed backcountry laps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural features, cliff drops and switch landings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiers who want one wide ski for storm days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSki Specialist's Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Draco Freebird changes shape at the top of the size run, so length is not a neutral choice here. The 175.2 cm and 181.5 cm run 110 mm underfoot on a 21 m radius, while the 189.2 cm widens to 112 mm and stretches to a 23 m radius. Skiers who want the quickest version of this ski should stay at 181.5 cm or below; the 189.2 cm is a genuinely different, longer-turning ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Crows sets the mount at -5 cm from center with a 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling pattern, which is the most forward mount in the touring range and reflects the twin tip shape. A 115 mm brake is the narrowest that clears the 110 mm waist, and the 189.2 cm needs the same brake for its 112 mm waist. Black Crows states that its touring skis are not compatible with telemark bindings, and we hold to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1,700 g per ski the Draco Freebird asks more of a binding than the rest of the range. Pair it with a touring binding rated for freeride use rather than a minimalist race binding, and size skins off the tail, which runs 125 to 127 mm and puts every length on a 140 mm skin. Black Crows also cuts a model-specific Pilus skin for this ski with an adjustable tail strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eLength and mount guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eFull spec table · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e136-110-125 mm (175.2 cm), 138-110-126 mm (181.5 cm), 139-112-127 mm (189.2 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaist Width\u003c\/strong\u003e110 mm (175.2, 181.5 cm), 112 mm (189.2 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e21 m (175.2, 181.5 cm), 23 m (189.2 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e175.2, 181.5, 189.2 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e1,700 g per ski (175.2 cm), 1,800 g per ski (181.5 cm), 1,925 g per ski (189.2 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction and Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRocker and Camber\u003c\/strong\u003eDouble rocker with classic camber underfoot and short ski and snow contact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidecut\u003c\/strong\u003eSlightly straight sidecut for stability and balance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003eFirm underfoot for stability, progressive in the tip\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003eTwin tip, the only one in the Black Crows touring range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount and Drilling\u003c\/strong\u003e-5 cm from center, 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling. Not compatible with telemark bindings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Fit\u003c\/strong\u003eModel-specific pre-cut Pilus with a hook tip and an adjustable tail strap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/strong\u003eFreeride touring, deep snow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare the Black Crows Draco Freebird\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDraco Freebird vs. Black Crows Navis Freebird\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navis Freebird is the directional everyday tourer at 104 mm underfoot, 1,475 g per ski at 172.2 cm, mounted at -9 cm. The Draco Freebird is the twin tip powder option at 110 mm, 1,700 g and -5 cm. Skiers covering distance take the Navis Freebird; skiers chasing soft snow take the Draco Freebird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Black+Crows+Navis+Freebird\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Black Crows Navis Freebird skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDraco Freebird vs. Atomic Backland 107\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkiers cross-shop these two as wide touring skis. The Backland 107 is the directional option, while the Draco Freebird is a twin tip mounted at -5 cm. Skiers who want to ski switch and land backward take the Draco Freebird; skiers who ski strictly forward take the Backland 107.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Atomic+Backland+107\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Atomic Backland 107 skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDraco Freebird vs. Blizzard Rustler 11\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rustler 11 is a resort freeride ski at a similar width on a heavier build. At 1,700 g per ski the Draco Freebird is the one that can realistically be skinned uphill. Choose by how much of the day is spent climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Blizzard+Rustler+11\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Blizzard Rustler 11 skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Black Crows Draco Freebird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Black Crows Draco Freebird suits freeride skiers who tour for powder rather than for vertical. At 110 mm underfoot with a double rocker twin tip shape, a -5 cm mount and 1,700 g per ski at 175.2 cm, the Draco Freebird trades climbing efficiency for float and playfulness on the way down.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Black Crows Draco Freebird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Black Crows Draco Freebird takes standard alpine bindings, pin\/tech (low-tech) touring bindings, and hybrid bindings, because a ski carries no sole norm of its own. Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski, and confirm the binding accepts that norm. Black Crows sets the mount point at -5 cm from center and specifies a 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling pattern. Black Crows states that its touring skis are not compatible with telemark bindings, and we hold to that. Choose a brake that clears the 110 mm waist, so 115 mm is the narrowest that works.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Draco Freebird 110 mm underfoot at every length?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNo, and this is the spec most often flattened into a single number. The 175.2 cm and 181.5 cm are 110 mm at the waist on a 21 m radius, but the 189.2 cm widens to 112 mm and runs a 23 m radius. Anyone sizing brakes or comparing the Draco Freebird against another ski should use the figure for their own length rather than the headline number.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length Black Crows Draco Freebird should I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eBecause the 189.2 cm changes both waist and radius, treat it as a separate ski rather than a longer one. Skiers who want the quicker, more playful character should choose the 175.2 cm or 181.5 cm. The 189.2 cm suits taller, faster skiers who want a longer turn and more surface area.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Black Crows Draco Freebird weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Draco Freebird weighs 1,700 g per ski at 175.2 cm, 1,800 g per ski at 181.5 cm and 1,925 g per ski at 189.2 cm. All three figures are confirmed by the manufacturer for this model year rather than provisional. Those numbers are per ski, so double them when comparing against a per-pair listing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan you ski the Black Crows Draco Freebird switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. The Draco Freebird is the only twin tip in the Black Crows touring range and mounts at -5 cm from center, which is far enough forward to make switch skiing and backward landings workable. A ski mounted at -9 or -10 cm, as the rest of the range is, will not do this comfortably.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Black Crows Draco Freebird too heavy to tour on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThat depends on the day. At 1,700 g per ski the Draco Freebird is heavier than most touring skis and will cost noticeable effort on a long ascent. For short approaches, lift-accessed backcountry and storm days it is a fair trade. For all-day vertical, the Camox Freebird or Orb Freebird are the better tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat skins fit the Black Crows Draco Freebird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eBlack Crows cuts a Draco Freebird specific Pilus skin with a hook at the shovel and an adjustable tail strap. A trim-to-fit skin should be sized off the tail, which runs 125 to 127 mm across the size run and puts every length on a 140 mm skin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Black Crows Draco Freebird fills the one gap in the Black Crows touring range: a wide twin tip for skiers whose reason to climb is the powder at the top. A 110 mm waist with double rocker and a -5 cm mount makes the Draco Freebird float, pivot and ski switch in a way the directional Freebirds cannot, and the shape shifts to 112 mm and a 23 m radius at 189.2 cm. At 1,700 g per ski the Draco Freebird is a deliberate compromise: pick it for the descent and accept the climb, or pick a lighter ski and accept less ski underfoot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Crows","offers":[{"title":"175","offer_id":48636906438813,"sku":"102579-175","price":1677.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"182","offer_id":48636906471581,"sku":"102579-181","price":1677.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"189","offer_id":48636906504349,"sku":"102579-189","price":1677.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/102579_8_bf5fb869-e871-45e1-a26f-49cb46397feb.jpg?v=1788543923","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/en-ca\/products\/black-crows-draco-freebird-alpine-ski-2026","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}