Black Crows

Navis Freebird Ski - 2026

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This is the ski I grab when I want to move fast in the backcountry but still charge on the descent. The Navis Freebird has a sweet balance of float and grip—enough tip rocker to stay playful in soft snow and enough camber to hold an edge on firm, techy lines. At just around 1700g per ski, I barely notice them on the skintrack, even on long days."

We trust the Black Crows Navis Freebird Skis for big missions with unknown conditions and long approaches. Built with the brand’s directional freeride DNA, the Navis Freebird gives us a precise, stable feel on the way down without making us work too hard to earn our turns. The 102mm waist strikes the sweet spot for all-season versatility, handling powder stashes, corn laps, and variable midwinter surfaces with confidence.

Black Crows blends paulownia and poplar woods with carbon and fiberglass laminates to deliver a lightweight platform that retains torsional strength, while the titanal plate underfoot ensures hybrid binding compatibility. A flared tip and progressive rocker keep the ski maneuverable in fresh snow, while the long camber zone boosts edge grip when we’re skiing steep couloirs or windboard. Whether we’re chasing lines deep in the alpine or enjoying a spring tour close to home, the Navis Freebird is always up for it.