With so many interesting options in the Crows line-up, an increasing presence in the ski world, and, more importantly, I see more talk about them on here as well, isn’t it about time for a Black Crows thread? I think it does. So here it goes.
I had my first Black Crows experience back in 2012/13 when I picked up a used pair of Sevun II. Such a wonderful locomotive! That was shortly followed with a pair of first year Camox Freebird (177) with Verticals and later the first year regular 186 Camox (which was by some, considered to be a mini Sevun) with alpine binders. In the ever quest for the ultimate ski(-s), one by one they all got replaced for various reasons. I guess the idea of building a quiver had not really settled with me back then… However, in general I liked them all, and have since kept a keen eye on Crows. I have also been close of getting Corvuses from those days and onwards, but it has yet to happen. TBH, now, I’m curious about getting on a pair of the OG shape (like 2008-2012) 196 Corvus, just to find out what launched the brand.
Last year I snagged a pair of the updated 189 Animas, and I really clicked with them. I tend to ski pretty centered and they did everything I wanted them to, and they kept me smiling in just about any condition. Just recently, I picked up a pair of discounted 183 Justis, hoping that they’ll be the stout all mountain ski alternative that carries a genuine freeride personality. (Which I hoped, for instance, both the Hendryx 917 and Rossignol E100 should be, but turned out not to be) Time will tell.
Speaking about Justis, kicking off the thread with a question to the board. I have seen some (negative) views on them having too long rocker/too much tip splay. Can’t really imagine that on my pair. It seems that they all have been on the 189’s. Have anybody had 183’s and 189’s side by side for profile comparisons?
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