The Orb Freebird from Black Crows is a lightweight tour freeride ski built for those who like to earn their turns in the backcountry. Designed with a focus on uphill efficiency, it’s aimed at skiers who want a ski that’s capable of handling powder and varied snow while keeping ascent weight to a minimum.
With a sidecut of 126-90-111 mm at 173 cm and an 18 m radius, the Orb Freebird strikes a balance between float in soft snow and grip on firmer surfaces. Its flat mounting lets you pick the touring bindings that suit your setup, while the wider tip and tail help you stay on top of deep snow without sacrificing edge hold when the slope firms up.
Weighing in at 1.4 kg per ski, it falls into the “very light” category for freeride touring—making long climbs a bit less tiring. The sidecut radius describes the natural turning arc: at 18 m it gives responsive, medium-sized turns without feeling twitchy or sluggish. And the 126/90/111 mm dimensions mean you get enough width for pow days and a slimmer waist for carving on harder pack.
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Black Crows says about the Orb Freebird
Dressed in its famous one-piece fluorescent yellow, the Orb Freebird is a reference in ski touring. Designed with a light and progressive rocker lift that gives it a strong base and a very secure grip, it is the perfect companion for stylish vertical odysseys. Cut for the mountain with a 90mm waist width, light and with a very good skiability, it is the accomplice of all the adventures, including the most radical.