2026 Black Crows Serpo

Returning structurally unchanged but with a new graphic, the Serpo is back for more all-mountain fun. With energy and pop to spare, the 2026 Black Crows Serpo remains one of our favorite skis in the mid-90s. It’s more of a directional all-mountain ski than a freeride option, and that’s mainly because it’s such a fantastic carver. When you hook the tip in to the snow, the tail feels like it’s already thinking about the next turn. There aren’t many other skis in this range that have the same zest and agility. At the same time, the ski also has metal involved so stability and smoothness also become part of the story. Then, add in the versatility due to the shape and rocker, and Black Crows has an amazing product on their hands. We've loved it before, and those feelings continue forward.

Black Crows uses a fun and exciting construction here. Built the same as in years past, the Serpo starts with a poplar wood core and fiberglass layers. On top of that they use double H-shaped titanal plates underfoot for stability and power. This puts more emphasis on the arms of the ski and the sides, delivering prompt and potent energy to the edges of the ski. Since the metal ends at the tips and tails, the ski is still very zippy out of the turns. This ski also uses full sidewalls to enhance the on-trail capabilities and edge grip. As tester Jesse Schloff notes, the Serpo is “Able to transition from short turns through a bump line to fast and long GS turns. Seemed made for these changes in terrain.” That build with the metal certainly adds some power to the mix, making the Serpo stand up to some very strong and aggressive skiing. He also noted that it’s best when used by intermediate through experts, and if they want it to be more accessible, they’d have to make it a bit softer, but “seemed mainly right for the use.”

The Serpo is all about blending attributes. At 93 mm underfoot, this ski is right in the sweet spot for being versatile and carvy. Many skiers like the feeling of a wider platform underfoot for a carver, as it allows for higher edge angles and more room for softer snow. While we deal with a lot of firm snow here in Vermont, it is also soft, so having something that blends and mixes those worlds makes a lot of sense. Mark Seminara states that the Serpo is "super responsive, quick turning, and a great carver.” By having that slightly longer 20-meter turn radius to go along with slight tip and tail rocker, the Serpo puts a lot of emphasis on the skier and their input to the ski. The energy is there, but you do have to call for it with a bit of emphasis.

Just because this ski has dual metal plates doesn’t make it overly demanding. This does not mean that aggressive or progressing advanced skiers won’t find success here, rather, they will just have to be prepared and ready for the excessive rebound and energy that the Serpo produces. This is a high-test ski with a lot of pop and zest. Skiers looking for a playful ski or something more flexible for softer snow may want to look elsewhere, but for a mix of strong turning and high energy, the Serpo is as complete as they come. We found it to do quite well in soft and broken snow this past year, and loved it each time we got on it.