Black Crows Corvus Freebird vs K2 Mindbender 116C

Welcome to our 2023 ski test. Today we're talking about the Black Crows Corvus Freebird. This is in their touring line of their catalog of how Black C...

So these guys are coming in at a 22.9 meter radius in the 186 length. What K2 has done they've made the shovel of the ski along with the tail of the s...

This is just the place that I was skiing them, so I'm going to speak to these from that perspective. Just so you know, I'm not sponsored by Black Crow...

And then through the tail, they're a little bit straighter, and that gives the ski more playfulness and surfiness on the end of the ski. So it's built...

The flex pattern and shape is closer to the 120 so it definitely carries that surfy playful feel from its larger brother. I'd say the 110 is definitely more suitable for someone riding on the west coast where the conditions are always changing but you can still rip it all over if you wanted to. Was surprised how well it hooked and held an edge on groomers but still flexible enough for butters and presses. If you're someone on the west coast and looking for a do-it-all one ski quiver with elements of a freeride/freestyle ski the Atomic Bent 110 is the ski for you!

So it's a tighter weave or a tighter cross hatching of carbon stringers in the shovel and then it just gets wider apart and through the tail. So it's ...

Now, take that and reapply it to a touring ski. This is much, much lighter. We get a blend of materials in here, poplar, carbon fiber, and there's act...

If you want to ski fast and smooth in-bounds the whole day then my best bet has been on heavier skis like the Revolt or Kartel/Jeffrey. I'm not the best at freestyle, but I can butter and manage rotations decently well on my Revolt 121s.

For my riding style these skis were, simply put, too light and lacked the power I need, however, if you're looking for a Rockies one ski quiver that is SUPER playful, these are the skis for you. Get them before they sell out!!

If you are looking for powder and skiing in an area where you get a lot of soft snow, these would be great for you, but really if you're looking for a...