Black Crows women's skis

Which Black Crows women's ski should you choose?

Octo Birdie: the most piste-focused option

With an 84 mm waist, the Octo Birdie occupies a unique position in this selection. Its traditional camber, tip rocker and short turn radius encourage quick edge changes. It is designed for skiers who spend most of their time on groomers but also want to have fun in the side country or as snow conditions change throughout the day.

Sato Birdie or Captis Birdie: two 90 mm skis with different personalities

The Sato Birdie and Captis Birdie both feature a 90 mm waist and traditional camber combined with rocker at the tip and tail. One of the key differences lies in their shape. The Sato Birdie is directional, with a tail designed to deliver more precise turn control. It provides an intermediate option between the more piste-oriented Octo Birdie and the wider models in the range.

By contrast, the Captis Birdie features a twin-tip shape. This geometry reflects its more playful character and the freestyle heritage that Black Crows associates with the model. It remains an all-mountain ski but offers a less directional ride than the Sato Birdie.

Camox Birdie: 97 mm for exploring more terrain

The Camox Birdie retains the twin-tip shape and rocker at the tip and tail but increases the waist width to 97 mm. This provides a larger surface area underfoot for skiing softer snow, while the traditional camber maintains contact beneath the foot when conditions are firmer. Its double rocker enhances manoeuvrability. It is therefore aimed at skiers who divide more of their day between groomed runs, side country and backcountry skiing.

Atris Birdie: the freeride option of the range

With a 105 mm waist, the Atris Birdie clearly stands apart from the other four models. This is a big-mountain freeride ski. Its directional shape, double rocker and width provide greater float in deep snow, while the traditional camber maintains contact underfoot. Its 20 m turn radius and stiffer flex also set it apart from the Octo Birdie's more nimble, quick-turning character.

From the Sato to the Camox Birdie: where should you draw the line?

For skiing primarily on piste, the Octo Birdie is the model most directly focused on carving turns and making quick edge changes. At 90 mm, the choice between the Sato Birdie and Captis Birdie depends more on your preferred style: a more directional ride from the former, or a more playful feel and twin-tip shape from the latter. The Camox Birdie then increases the waist width to 97 mm, providing greater versatility in powder. Finally, the Atris Birdie marks the move into freeride territory with its 105 mm waist.