105 mm Big Mountain Freeride Ski
Black Crows Atris
Skiers who want one resort ski that handles a storm morning and a firm afternoon without changing their skis keep coming back to the Atris, which has held its place since 2014. A 105 mm waist with a double rocker profile floats through fresh snow and pivots in trees, while classic medium camber underfoot and a slightly straight sidecut on a 20 m radius hold a line once the snow sets up. At 1,950 g per ski in the 178.4 cm across a 172.1 to 190.2 cm size run, the Black Crows Atris has the mass to stay calm in chopped snow and the shape to stay playful in soft.
Expert Ski Review Ratings and length guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Advanced and expert resort skiers who want one 105 mm freeride ski for powder mornings, trees and cut-up afternoons, and ski aggressively across the whole mountain.
Consider Another Ski If
You want a dedicated carving ski for firm groomers, a light ski you intend to tour on, or more float than 105 mm gives on a deep day.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Downhill Performance
1,950 g per ski, firm flex
Soft Snow Float
105 mm waist, double rocker
Firm Snow Grip
20 m radius, medium camber
Playfulness
Double rocker, 19 m radius at 172.1 cm
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Ski Profile
Dimensions138-105-122 mm (178.4 cm)
Turn Radius19 m (172.1 cm), 20 m (178.4 to 190.2 cm)
Rocker ProfileDouble rocker with classic medium camber underfoot
Flex PatternFirm underfoot, progressive in the tip
Mount Point-8 cm from center
Recommended UseBig mountain freeride, all mountain
Why We Like It
- A 105 mm waist with double rocker floats on a storm day and stays workable on a firm afternoon, which is the range a single resort ski has to cover.
- Classic medium camber underfoot with intermediate ski and snow contact gives the Atris more edge than its rockered shape suggests once the snow firms up.
- At 1,950 g per ski in the 178.4 cm, the Atris has enough mass to push through cut-up snow rather than deflecting off it.
- The size run reaches 190.2 cm with a 140 mm shovel, so tall and fast skiers get a proper length rather than the top of a short run.
Best Uses
- Storm days and soft snow in bounds
- Trees, bumps and natural features
- Cut-up afternoon snow at speed
- One-ski resort quivers at 105 mm
Ski Specialist's Advice
The Atris shifts from a 19 m radius at 172.1 cm to a 20 m radius at 178.4 cm and above, so the shortest length is meaningfully quicker rather than just shorter. Skiers under 5 foot 8 or anyone who prioritizes trees and bumps should look at the 172.1 cm. Skiers over 6 foot or anyone who skis fast on open terrain will want the 184.3 cm or 190.2 cm, where the 138 to 140 mm shovel does its work.
Black Crows sets the mount at -8 cm from center with a 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling pattern and marks the position with an arrow on the sidewall. A 110 mm brake is the narrowest that clears the 105 mm waist. Black Crows advises against moving the mount and states that customizing it transfers responsibility for resulting damage to the owner, so we mount at the marked line unless a customer asks otherwise.
Black Crows specifies a 1 degree base bevel and a 1.5 degree edge bevel for the Atris on a sintered base, which is a flatter base bevel than the touring range gets. That tune favors edge engagement over release, so hold to it rather than borrowing a 3 degree side bevel from a carving ski.
Length and mount guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.
📐 Technical Specifications Full spec table · Click to expand
Shape and Sizing
Dimensions136-105-122 mm (172.1 cm), 138-105-122 mm (178.4 cm), 138-105-122 mm (184.3 cm), 140-105-123 mm (190.2 cm)
Waist Width105 mm
Turning Radius19 m (172.1 cm), 20 m (178.4, 184.3, 190.2 cm)
Lengths172.1, 178.4, 184.3, 190.2 cm
Weight1,800 g per ski (172.1 cm), 1,950 g per ski (178.4 cm), 1,975 g per ski (184.3 cm), 2,150 g per ski (190.2 cm)
Construction and Use
Rocker and CamberDouble rocker with classic medium camber underfoot and intermediate ski and snow contact
SidecutSlightly straight sidecut for stability and balance
FlexFirm underfoot for stability, progressive in the tip
Mount and Drilling-8 cm from center, 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling
Base and TuneSintered base. 1 degree base bevel, 1.5 degree edge bevel
Recommended UseBig mountain freeride, all mountain
Compare the Black Crows Atris
Atris vs. Black Crows Anima
The Anima is the wider big mountain ski at 115 mm underfoot on a 20 m radius, built for deeper snow and bigger terrain. The Atris is the everyday version at 105 mm. Skiers whose season is mostly soft take the Anima; skiers who need one ski for mixed conditions take the Atris.
Shop Black Crows Anima skis
Atris vs. Blizzard Rustler 10
Skiers cross-shop these two constantly as 100 to 105 mm freeride skis. The Rustler 10 is the damper, heavier ski through cut-up snow, while the Atris runs more rocker and a more maneuverable feel at 105 mm. Choose by whether you want damping or quickness.
Shop Blizzard Rustler 10 skis
Atris vs. Atomic Bent 100
The Bent 100 is the freestyle-leaning option with a more centered mount, while the Atris mounts at -8 cm on a 20 m radius. Skiers who ski switch and hit features take the Bent 100; skiers who ski the fall line fast take the Atris.
Shop Atomic Bent 100 skis
Common Questions
Who should buy the Black Crows Atris?
The Black Crows Atris suits advanced and expert resort skiers who want a single 105 mm ski for the whole mountain. With double rocker, classic medium camber underfoot and 1,950 g per ski at 178.4 cm, the Atris is aimed at skiers who ski soft snow hard and still need something workable when conditions firm up.
What bindings work with the Black Crows Atris?
The Black Crows Atris 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 -8 cm from center and specifies a 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling pattern. Choose a brake that clears the 105 mm waist, so 110 mm is the narrowest that works.
How much does the Black Crows Atris weigh?
The Atris weighs 1,800 g per ski at 172.1 cm, 1,950 g per ski at 178.4 cm, 1,975 g per ski at 184.3 cm and 2,150 g per ski at 190.2 cm. Those figures are per ski. Listings quoting 3,900 g or 3.9 kg for the 178.4 cm are stating a per-pair weight, which is the single most common way this ski gets misrepresented on a spec sheet.
What length Black Crows Atris should I get?
The 172.1 cm runs a 19 m radius while every longer length runs 20 m, so the shortest ski is quicker rather than simply smaller. Skiers under 5 foot 8 and anyone focused on trees and bumps should look at the 172.1 cm, and skiers over 6 foot or those who ski fast on open terrain should look at the 184.3 cm or 190.2 cm.
How wide is the Black Crows Atris?
The Atris is 105 mm at the waist at every length. The shovel runs 136 mm at 172.1 cm and grows to 140 mm at 190.2 cm, with the tail holding at 122 to 123 mm. Black Crows rates float at this width as good, which matches how the ski behaves in boot-deep to knee-deep snow.
Where does the Black Crows Atris mount?
Black Crows marks the mount at -8 cm from center with an arrow on the sidewall and specifies a 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling pattern. The brand advises mounting on that line and states that a customized mount point transfers responsibility for any resulting damage to the owner.
How should the Black Crows Atris be tuned?
Black Crows specifies a 1 degree base bevel and a 1.5 degree edge bevel on a sintered base for the Atris, which is a flatter base bevel than the brand's touring skis use. A flatter base bevel puts the edge into the snow sooner, so keep the tune as specified rather than opening it up.
Is the Black Crows Atris good on groomers?
It is workable rather than a specialist. Double rocker shortens the effective edge, and a 20 m radius on a slightly straight sidecut asks for a long, patient turn. Classic medium camber underfoot gives the Atris more grip than most 105 mm rockered skis, but a skier whose days are mostly firm groomers will be happier on something narrower.
Our Verdict
The Black Crows Atris has held its place in the 105 mm freeride class since 2014 because the shape works. Double rocker with classic medium camber underfoot floats and pivots in soft snow while keeping enough edge for a firm afternoon, the radius steps from 19 m at 172.1 cm to 20 m above it, and 1,950 g per ski at 178.4 cm gives the Atris the mass to push through chop instead of bouncing off it. For skiers who want one resort ski and ski the whole mountain with it, the Atris remains the reference point.
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