The Black Crows thread

[Robik]

Just listed Corvus, Anima and Solis in GS if anyone is interested.

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[whambat]

that’s very good sounding to me. The Atris felt too soft and no composed enough at high speeds. I ski powerfully and the Atris didn’t allow that for me, my buddy who skis with less power loves them. He’s a great skier, we just have two different techniques. Sledge hammer vs framing hammer.

The little time I spent on an Atris, it made me think of it as BC’s Soul 7. Lots of people love it, just not for me. The Anima on the other hand, is like a significantly beefed up JJ or Super 7, especially the V1 Anima.
I’m looking forward to the new Corvus. It does look like the Anima and the Corvus had a baby. And I like both, a lot.

[SoVT Joey]

Just caught the draconians again on powder tv. Pretty sweet movie. That channel kicks ass


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[AK47bp]

Got a great deal on these, just arrived today. Now just have to wait 7 more months.




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[kc_7777]

I’m looking forward to the new Corvus. It does look like the Anima and the Corvus had a baby. And I like both, a lot.

I got the 182 Anima last year and liked it. Almost burly and still playfulish. I’m also looking forward to the new Corvus (181 cm, -6cm rec and a turned up tail)….I’m seeing a 4 ski inbounds quiver of

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[Stuntmonkey]

Who’s been on the Octo? Considering it for a front side skinny ski. In the mean time, got so Noctas for 50% off.

[Roberto]

I’m optimistic about the new Corvus. Shape and rocker profile look similar to the Anima FB which was my ultimate Selkirks/monashees bc ski except for when the tails folded on landings or skiing quite fast.

23/24 Corvus looks like the ideal Midi/skyway tool…waiting on the blister flash review.

[iriponsnow]

Fuq Joey ( that really needs to be a ski sticker)

Just grabbed a back up Corvus.

[kid-kapow]

Camille's presentation of the 24/25 lineup and BC's current state of affairs including musings on the new Corvus.

he mentions that there is a new special edition Nocta coming early 2025, so apparently it is not discontinued - just limited release for 24/25.

[iriponsnow]

Camille's presentation of the 24/25 lineup and BC's current state of affairs including musings on the new Corvus.

he mentions that there is a new special edition Nocta coming early 2025, so apparently it is not discontinued - just limited release for 24/25.

Was kinda sad to hear the direction of the Corvus, as I like a stout charger. However, intrigued about the talk of using tour boots / cross over boots as discussed. Got me thinking about the Octo - anyone know the mount point (suggested). Camox is -6 & Mirus Cor being -3.5, something in this ball park & short could be a great non-DIN boot ski for resort.

[halliday]

https://www.outdoorxl.com/black-crow...us-394993.html 183 is all that's available.

[AK47bp]

Skate pro has the 188’s.

Snagged a pair a few months ago.

https://www.skatepro.com/en-us/59-34727.htm


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[iriponsnow]

https://www.outdoorxl.com/black-crow...us-394993.html 183 is all that's available.

I have a NIB set of these!

Made props to Halliday for the hook up on the used 183'z ; perfect early season ski!!

[halliday]

New ones getting ready to go. Im at my office this week and we have a really nice shop area that is perfect for having a few cold ones and working on gear.

[SoVT Joey]

Company is turning into a bunch of producers of neutered skis for the masses. Fucking blows. They lost their mission and got greedy instead.


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[jj111]

Yup. How many black crows skis are left that aren't jerry skis? Just the anima and the justis? We'll see about the new corvus.

[TahoeJ]

The new Noctas are great…

[kc_7777]

I just picked up some 176 Anima Birdies for my wife. As I got the 182 Anima mid season and they were great inbounds skis at Whistler.

Between the Anima and the FR110 I barely skiied my other skis.


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[SoVT Joey]

M108 and a revolt 114 are really tempting.

I am so confused as to why blackcrows thought it was some amount of genius to offer 3 skis in a 105-110 range that at this point all do basically the same thing at the same weight and the shapes are all so close.

At least volkl realizes that some of their skis they manufacture just won’t be for everyone and for very few to actually enjoy and know how to use.

Blizzard seems to have also gotten their nuts put in their wife’s purse as well. Hope Bruno and Julienne read the forum every once in a while and see these posts. It seems like the way of society lately, turn every great white shark into a multi colored fluffy sparkly unicorn to please the pussies.


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[halliday]

The new Noctas are great…

Hopefully Black Crows doesn't fuck that one up.

[halliday]

M108 and a revolt 114 are really tempting.

I am so confused as to why blackcrows thought it was some amount of genius to offer 3 skis in a 105-110 range that at this point all do basically the same thing at the same weight and the shapes are all so close.

At least volkl realizes that some of their skis they manufacture just won’t be for everyone and for very few to actually enjoy and know how to use.

Blizzard seems to have also gotten their nuts put in their wife’s purse as well. Hope Bruno and Julienne read the forum every once in a while and see these posts. It seems like the way of society lately, turn every great white shark into a multi colored fluffy sparkly unicorn to please the pussies.


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The tails on the new Corvus are a dead giveaway to the direction BC is going. With tail lines like that I'll stick with my Nomad 115s in 181 and 186. Corvus is supposed to have a stout tail and a no bullshit attitude. I got my start with BC skiing the 2017 Corvus and that was a hate fucking machine that didn't tolerate laziness and rewarded good form and aggressive skiing. The flat skis are as awesome as the old cambered ones and a little easier to get along with. Stiff, stout, flat tail, and maneuverable as hell. I hope the people who buy the new Corvus enjoy the hell out of them but it doesn't seem like the Corvus Im looking for.

[Red7]

The new Noctas are great…

Agreed. Only got one 12"+ day on mine but they did not dissapoint.

[iriponsnow]

Yup. How many black crows skis are left that aren't jerry skis? Just the anima and the justis? We'll see about the new corvus.

I does seem that the Corvus got the Soul7 treatment.

[tuco]

Hopefully Black Crows doesn't fuck that one up.

My buddy that loved the old Nocta, hated the new one and sold them after just a few days on snow.
Called them too pintaily(compared to old) and unbalanced.

[TahoeJ]

My buddy that loved the old Nocta, hated the new one and sold them after just a few days on snow.
Called them too pintaily(compared to old) and unbalanced.

I’ve owned three versions of the Nocta. They’re not that different.