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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 100 mm+, Unisex, 2 out of 5 stars
BLACK CROWS Draco Freebird – Tested model
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BLACK CROWS Draco Freebird – Verified manufacturer view
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100 mm+ · 2026/27

BLACK CROWS Draco Freebird

71.41 of 100 points
RRP
999.00 €
Weight
1719 g
Weight per area
0.82 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

Plays out its strengths at long radii and higher speeds. For heavier riders with experience, the Draco will regularly put a smile on your face.

Test strengths

  • Powder: 25.13/30 points
  • Corn snow: 10.75/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Weight score: 8.91/15 points
  • Anti-icing: 3/5 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
71.41 / 100
Total riding performance
59.5 / 80
Weight
1,719 g
Weight per area
0.82 g/cm²
RRP
999 €
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Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

Plays out its strengths at long radii and higher speeds. For heavier riders with experience, the Draco will regularly put a smile on your face.

Technical data

Test class
100 mm+
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
175, 181, 189 cm
Sidecut
13,70–11,00–12,53 cm
Tip
137.0 mm
Waist
110.0 mm
Tail
125.3 mm
Surface per ski
2084.40 cm²
Weight (measured)
1719 g
Weight per area
0.82 g/cm²
RRP
999.00 €
Euro per point
13.99 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight8.91 / 15
Anti-icing3.00 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total11.91 / 20
Performance on hard snow10.38 / 15
Performance in powder25.13 / 30
Performance in corn snow10.75 / 15
Performance in tracked snow13.25 / 20
Riding performance total59.50 / 80
Total points71.41 / 100
RRP / point13.99 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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Suitability by skier weight

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