{"product_id":"black-crows-camox-freebird-alpine-ski-2026","title":"Black Crows Camox Freebird Alpine Ski","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ccbb-ski-page {\n    --ccbb-border: #d9d9d9;\n    --ccbb-light: #f5f5f3;\n    --ccbb-text: #222222;\n    --ccbb-muted: #666666;\n    --ccbb-bar-filled: #222222;\n    --ccbb-bar-empty: #dedede;\n    --ccbb-radius: 8px;\n    color: var(--ccbb-text);\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    margin: 32px auto;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .ccbb-ski-page *,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::before,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; 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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\"\u003e97 mm All-Mountain Touring Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Crows Camox Freebird\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eSkiers who count grams on the climb but refuse to give up the descent are the reason the Camox Freebird has run for five generations. A 97 mm waist and an 18 m radius keep turn initiation quick and hold an edge through firmer snow, while extra fiberglass under the binding area, an additional glass laminate layer, improves screw retention where touring skis usually give out. At 1,375 g per ski in the 173.1 cm and 1,400 g in the 179.2 cm, the Black Crows Camox Freebird spans a six-length size run from 155.2 to 185.5 cm and suits everything from lift-assisted laps to long spring missions.\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\"\u003eTourers who want a quick, light all-rounder at 97 mm underfoot, ski a wide range of conditions, and value an 18 m radius that initiates fast in trees and tight terrain.\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 more float than 97 mm gives in deep snow, a stiffer platform for high-speed chop, or a telemark setup, which Black Crows states the Camox 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--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\"\u003e1,375 g per ski at 173.1 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\"\u003eSolid flex, glass under the binding area\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--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\"\u003e97 mm waist, progressive front 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--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\"\u003e18 m radius, short sidecut\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\"\u003e129-97-113 mm (173.1 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\"\u003e18 m (all lengths)\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\"\u003eProgressive front rocker with an early rise tail\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\"\u003eSolid underfoot, progressive in tip and tail\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-9 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, hook and TPU tail\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\"\u003eBackcountry touring, all mountain\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\u003eAn 18 m radius on a slightly short sidecut makes the Camox Freebird quick to start a turn, which pays off in trees and on tight, technical descents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1,375 g per ski in the 173.1 cm, the Camox Freebird sits under 1,500 g, which is the ceiling we work to when we build an all-day touring setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra fiberglass under the binding area, an added glass laminate, targets screw retention, a common failure point on light touring skis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA six-length run from 155.2 to 185.5 cm is unusually deep for a touring ski and means smaller and taller skiers get a real fit rather than the nearest available length.\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\u003eAll-season backcountry touring on a single pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrees, gullies and technical terrain where a short radius helps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong spring ascents where mass matters on the climb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiers building a first dedicated touring setup\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 18 m radius holds at every length, so the six-length run is about fit rather than turn shape. Skiers who want quickness in tight terrain should size down toward the 167.1 cm or 173.1 cm, and skiers who want more platform underfoot in soft snow should size up to the 179.2 cm or 185.5 cm. The Camox Freebird is one of the few touring skis where a 155.2 cm is a designed length rather than a leftover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Crows sets the mount at -9 cm from center with a 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling pattern. A 100 mm brake is the narrowest that clears the 97 mm waist, and a 105 mm brake gives more room if the same setup sees soft snow with a hybrid binding. Black Crows states that its touring skis are not compatible with telemark bindings, and we hold to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camox Freebird takes a model-specific pre-cut Pilus skin that hooks at the shovel and feeds a TPU block through the tail. Trim-to-fit skins should be sized off the tail, which runs 111 to 116 mm across the size run and puts every length on a 120 mm skin with room to trim.\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\u003e125-97-111 mm (155.2 cm), 126-97-111 mm (161.1 cm), 128-97-112 mm (167.1 cm), 129-97-113 mm (173.1 cm), 130-97-114 mm (179.2 cm), 132-97-116 mm (185.5 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaist Width\u003c\/strong\u003e97 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e18 m (all lengths)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e155.2, 161.1, 167.1, 173.1, 179.2, 185.5 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e1,375 g per ski (173.1 cm), 1,400 g per ski (179.2 cm). Black Crows lists the remaining four lengths as provisional\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\u003eProgressive front rocker with an early rise tail for pivot control and float\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidecut\u003c\/strong\u003eSlightly short sidecut for carving and reactivity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003eSolid underfoot for stability, progressive in tip and tail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra fiberglass under the bindings, an added glass laminate, for screw retention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount and Drilling\u003c\/strong\u003e-9 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 a TPU tail block\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/strong\u003eBackcountry touring, all mountain\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 Camox 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\u003eCamox Freebird vs. Black Crows Navis Freebird\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navis Freebird is the wider, more descent-focused sibling at 104 mm underfoot on a 21 m radius, with 1,475 g per ski at 172.2 cm. The Camox Freebird trades float for a quicker 18 m radius and less mass. Skiers who ski tight terrain choose the Camox Freebird; skiers who want float and speed choose the Navis Freebird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/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\u003eCamox Freebird vs. Black Crows Orb Freebird\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orb Freebird is the ski mountaineering option at 91 mm underfoot and 1,325 g per ski at 167.0 cm, mounted at -10 cm. Both run an 18 m radius. Skiers whose season is mostly firm and steep take the Orb Freebird; skiers who want more soft snow capability take the Camox Freebird at 97 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Black+Crows+Orb+Freebird\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Black Crows Orb Freebird skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCamox Freebird vs. Atomic Backland 100\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkiers cross-shop these two as mid-weight all-round touring skis. The Backland 100 is wider underfoot, while the Camox Freebird runs 97 mm on an 18 m radius that starts turns sooner. Terrain decides it: open bowls favor the Backland, tight terrain favors the Camox Freebird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Atomic+Backland+100\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Atomic Backland 100 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 Camox Freebird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Black Crows Camox Freebird suits tourers who want one light all-rounder rather than a specialist. At 97 mm underfoot with an 18 m radius and 1,375 g per ski at 173.1 cm, the Camox Freebird is aimed at skiers who cover varied terrain and value quick turn initiation over outright float.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Black Crows Camox Freebird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Black Crows Camox 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 -9 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 97 mm waist, so 100 mm is the narrowest that works.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy do you list only two weights for the Camox Freebird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eBlack Crows marks four of the six lengths as provisional in its 26\/27 specification, so we publish only the two confirmed figures: 1,375 g per ski at 173.1 cm and 1,400 g per ski at 179.2 cm. Publishing a provisional number as though it were final is how wrong weights end up quoted back to us a year later. We will fill in the rest once the manufacturer confirms them or we scale a pair in the shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length Black Crows Camox Freebird should I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe 18 m radius is the same at every length, so length selection comes down to fit and terrain. Skiers who spend their days in trees and tight lines should size toward the 167.1 cm or 173.1 cm, and skiers on open terrain who want more platform underfoot should look at the 179.2 cm or 185.5 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow wide is the Black Crows Camox Freebird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Camox Freebird is 97 mm at the waist across every length, with the shovel growing from 125 mm at 155.2 cm to 132 mm at 185.5 cm and the tail from 111 mm to 116 mm. Black Crows rates float at this width as good rather than deep-snow specific.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat skins fit the Black Crows Camox Freebird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eBlack Crows offers a Camox Freebird specific pre-cut Pilus skin covering all six lengths, with a hook at the shovel and a TPU block at the tail. Trim-to-fit skins work as well and should be sized off the tail, which runs 111 to 116 mm and puts every length on a 120 mm skin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere does the Black Crows Camox Freebird mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eBlack Crows marks the mount at -9 cm from center on the sidewall and specifies a 3.5 mm by 9 mm drilling pattern. The brand 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 by default.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Black Crows Camox Freebird stiff enough to ski hard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Camox Freebird uses a solid flex underfoot that softens progressively into the tip and tail, which is a touring flex rather than an alpine one. At 1,375 g per ski it will move around in heavy afternoon chop more than a 1,900 g freeride ski. Skiers who want a stiffer platform at speed should look at the Navis Freebird or a dedicated freeride ski.\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 Camox Freebird is the balanced choice in the touring range and the one we point most first-time touring buyers toward. A 97 mm waist on an 18 m radius starts turns quickly in tight terrain, extra fiberglass under the binding area targets screw retention, and 1,375 g per ski at 173.1 cm keeps the ski honest on a long climb. The six-length run from 155.2 to 185.5 cm is deeper than most touring skis offer, which means the fit is chosen rather than settled for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Crows","offers":[{"title":"179","offer_id":48636906799261,"sku":"102581-179","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"155","offer_id":48636906832029,"sku":"102581-155","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"161","offer_id":48636906864797,"sku":"102581-161","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"167","offer_id":48636906897565,"sku":"102581-167","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"173","offer_id":48636906930333,"sku":"102581-173","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"185","offer_id":48636906963101,"sku":"102581-185","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/102581_2_8518d1f8-aaae-46bd-962f-bea3861c0249.jpg?v=1787946328","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/products\/black-crows-camox-freebird-alpine-ski-2026","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}