The Black Crows thread

[whambat]

Yeah, would like details on new Corvus. Trying to find out if I need to hoard current model soon. The truth is, it hasn’t been that popular in the states. Not many shops stock it, mostly just the Astris. I’ve talked to shop buyers and employees of BC stocked shops and they never really seem to click with it, which is largely why I delayed buying a pair so long and only ended up buying used to try. Now it’s one of my favorite skis. Not many shops stock the Anima either, yet it’s my all time favorite for the size. I think it largely comes down to buyers not being that good of skiers when they think they are awesome, not just based on this but from watching some shop employees ski and then hear their bravado. Their are some shop rats who come from racing or other competitive backgrounds, but not as many as there used to be.

[whambat]

I hear the Cochise’s time is limited

[yiu-han]

[halliday]

^^No shit. I winder if they will bring back the camber?

[halliday]

If they dumb it down to make it more accessible for more people that will be the straw that breaks the camels back. And if they are discontinuing the nocta. Maybe they will go back to a nocta that’s full reverse. Also the number of noctas they sell ciuld be driving that decision. It’s not a ski that people have to replace very often. I know I won’t have to buy another for a long time. The orb was removed due to the lack of sales and that ski is an expert ripper. They didn’t have enough people buying it. The serpo and Vertis talk to a larger majority. Oh well. They fuck up the Corvus and I guess it’s katana or Cochise time.

How does the new Nocta compare to the previous ones? Also, the Corvus doesn't seem to be a ski that needs dumbing down. It's actually a very accessible ski I think people are standoffish due to the nature of the cambered version being a bit of a handful if you are not ready for it.

[TahoeJ]

How does the new Nocta compare to the previous ones? Also, the Corvus doesn't seem to be a ski that needs dumbing down. It's actually a very accessible ski I think people are standoffish due to the nature of the cambered version being a bit of a handful if you are not ready for it.

I’ve had three versions of the Nocta, including the latest. They’re all pretty similar - the new ones are slightly softer in the shovels and even more playful but the difference overall is minor. Love them. And I generally prefer stiffer skis.

[Qilimanjaro]

Pure speculation here (ie no inside knowledge) but I would guess Corvus getting Justis treatment: some camber, H shaped metal in a wider package.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Lame. I could see bumping up the waist and a little larger radius but the layup, flat/reverse camber and lack of splay are pretty perfect


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[Pins and Skins]

I think when Marshal drops the R105 shape, it’ll be reincarnation of the Corvus that we all know and love. Waiting patiently…

[waxoff]

Pure speculation here (ie no inside knowledge) but I would guess Corvus getting Justis treatment: some camber, H shaped metal in a wider package.

That tail in the above pic is way more tapered than Justis. But pray to the mighty lord that they didn't slap a Justis shape tip on them, then they're totally ruined! But I'd doubt that, especially since it seems like they bumped up the sidecut quite a bit ..

[halliday]

Lame. I could see bumping up the waist and a little larger radius but the layup, flat/reverse camber and lack of splay are pretty perfect


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I think the current Corvus is as close to perfect as you can get. It's been my DD for a while now. I guess it'll be time to hit the sales in the spring for another pair of flat Corvus.

[Qilimanjaro]

That tail in the above pic is way more tapered than Justis. But pray to the mighty lord that they didn't slap a Justis shape tip on them, then they're totally ruined! But I'd doubt that, especially since it seems like they bumped up the sidecut quite a bit ..

Doesn’t cross the idea off - it would be more manageable in soft snow

But 25 m radius and 110 underfoot is intriguing

[K1mJ0ngTr1ll]

Doesn’t cross the idea off - it would be more manageable in soft snow

But 25 m radius and 110 underfoot is intriguing

Is the new Corvus a resort Draco?

[Stuntmonkey]

Is the new Corvus a resort Draco?

That would be one hell of a change. I think the FB Corvus outsells the regular so I can see them keeping the FB and trying something new? Getting rid of the nocta makes no sense to me.

New Draco Ghost looks sweet as hell! Bummer it's limited.

[Karl_H]

Umm… I am pretty sure the current Corvus actually has a 25m sidecut radius, even if it is marketed as a 21m radius ski. Soothski measures the sidecut radius to be about 25m in every length that they measured.

[whambat]

That tail in the photo doesn’t look all that far off from a FB Corvus. At least, with a turned up tail. The notch for a skin clip also has me thinking FB.

[Qilimanjaro]

Yeah getting rid of the nocta makes no sense. The new v3 is just one year out.

I guess we’re waiting for the evo gear preview for details

[Sandbox]

Anyone grab those limited edition Draco’s?? Seems there are only a couple of pairs of 189 left


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[Stuntmonkey]

Skiwest is Calgary has some deep discounts. Corvus for $574 CAD

https://www.skiwest.ca/black-crows-corvus-2023.html


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[MagnificentUnicorn]

Skiwest is Calgary has some deep discounts. Corvus for $574 CAD

https://www.skiwest.ca/black-crows-corvus-2023.html


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Sadly, no 193s


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[MagnificentUnicorn]

Umm… I am pretty sure the current Corvus actually has a 25m sidecut radius, even if it is marketed as a 21m radius ski. Soothski measures the sidecut radius to be about 25m in every length that they measured.

That sounds about right. There’s really not much taper.


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[kid-kapow]

Evo:

On the tailwinds of a big freeride year, Black Crows is going back to their roots and revamping the ski that made them: the Corvus.

Updates to the Corvus will bring it into the modern era of freeride skiing. Recent iterations have seen the Corvus rock up with reverse camber or flat camber, but in its place is an all new shape: classic camber, straight lines, two progressive rockers, and a sheet of titanal. The new model adds a few millimeters of width (starting at 110mm), a slight pintail shape which makes it easier to pivot and break out of turns, and comes in an expanded size range of 169 - 191cm. Designed for big mountains and ambitious pursuits, this french freerider is designed to ski fast and hard wherever you find yourself. Kaw!

On the front side, the all new Octo and Octo Birdie add to Black Crows’ growing carving lineup. The Octo draws heavy parallels to the Mirus Cor with the same core construction and a slightly slimmer 84mm waist width for front-side ripping, but no titanal layer (there is an aluminum tail insert). This makes the Octo a great option for people who love to carve but often feel overwhelmed by skis incorporating metal. It’s 200 grams lighter than the Mirus Cor, and features light tip rocker with classic camber underfoot for balance and stability. The Octo and Octo Birdie are available in sizes 167 - 185cm and 155 - 173cm respectively. The construction appears the same between the gendered lines, with a graphic and size range change to meet consumer demand.

Bold and colorful, Black Crows continue to literally stand out in the crowd. You can always tell when people are riding them, and the company has no plans to change the bold geometric designs and sidewall slander that lure people to these super fun skis.

• Revamped Corvus Skis
• New Octo and Octo Birdie Skis
  

As mentioned above, Heritage Labs Skis should have most Corvus lovers covered if the new one is a dud

[Pins and Skins]

R110 and R105 most likely gonna eat the new Corvus’s lunch for us ski nerds

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Yeah the r105 is the likely heir to the current Corvus for me. Everyday soft snow up to a foot of new


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[halliday]

That's a bad ass looking ski. I like the numbers.