2027 Black Crows Camox Freebird

The 2027 Black Crows Camox Freebird is a new ski for touring and hybrid skiing enthusiasts looking to take their adventures to the next level. This mid-fat tourer is incredibly well-rounded and makes a lot of sense for those looking to keep the weight of their skis under the 1500-gram threshold. You can put all sorts of bindings on these skis, but we’d imagine it’ll be used as more of a dedicated tourer, and as such a techy pin binding will likely be the majority choice.

With a lightweight build and a good energy to the ski, the Camox Freebird is certainly a touring specific ski. The 179 cm length sits on the scale at a stated 1400 g/ski which is quite light. It’s also pretty stiff, which gives the added benefit of not sinking as much on the climbs. This helps keep you moving forward in an efficient manner. New for 2027, we’re seeing added fiberglass underfoot for better screw retention, although we’re still seeing a disclaimer to not use telemark bindings here. Also involved in the construction are specific skin attachments for the Pilus skins, making this a cohesive system and ready for adventure.

At 97 mm underfoot, the skis are well-rounded in that they don’t have too much mass to make them uncomfortable for either the climb or the descent. They have equal parts float to efficiency. Each length uses an 18-meter turn radius to further post the ski as a middle-ground option for a ton of users. We don’t get much tail rocker here, as again, that helps keep more of the skin in contact with the snow. The tip rocker and taper assist with flotation but it does feel like this is a more equal shaping to the Camox other than the twin tip.

Many touring skiers will find a lot to like about the new Camox Freebird. This is a great option for skiers who tour outside of the resort, but it also makes a good option for an early lap, pre-resort skiing too. The engineers and designers at Black Crows have a wonderful laboratory in the Alps of France to test and build their skis, so it’s no wonder that they’re able to come out with such a great all-around and useful product as the Camox Freebird.