Black Crows Mentis Freebird Ski 2022

Why We Like The Mentis Freebird Ski

The Black Crows Mentis Freebird Ski is choice for the snow conditions common in higher altitudes. Icy summits, rocky bootpacks, and maybe even a bit of powder down lower in the trees are all in store when we’re touring with a backcountry ski like the Mentis Freebird. It has an ultralight weight and nimble 80mm waist, as well as a surprisingly straight turn radius for really opening up on aprons full of variable snow. An ultrathin layer of carbon and a titanal binding retention plate amplify the ski’s stiffness so we can keep our speed up on the downhill.

Details

• Lightweight, skinny backcountry skis for mountaineering and high-altitude touring
• 80mm waist is thin, nimble, and prime for firm-to-variable snow conditions
• Long camber for straighter turn radius and supreme edge control
• Early rise in tip for easier navigating in soft, deep snow
• Light paulownia wood core with thin carbon laminate for rigidity
• Titanal reinforcement under binding for proper retention
• Notches at tip and tail for accommodating climbing skins quickly
• ABS sidewalls increase durability and torsional rigidity

Tech Specs

• Length: 157.1cm, 164.3cm, 171cm, 178.2cm
• Dimensions: [157.1cm] 109 / 80 / 100mm, [164.3cm] 109 / 80 / 100mm, [171cm] 110 / 80 / 100mm, [178.2cm] 111 / 80 / 101mm
• Turn Radius: 19m
• Profile: early rise
• Construction: semi cap
• Core: paulownia
• Laminate: carbon, titanal
• Edge: steel
• Base: sintered
• Tail: flat, tail clip
• Claimed Weight: [171cm, half-pair] 2lb 3.3oz
• Activity: backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering
• Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years