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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 100 mm+, Unisex, 2 out of 5 stars
BLACK CROWS Navis Freebird – Tested model
Tested model

100 mm+ · 2026/27

BLACK CROWS Navis Freebird

71.87 of 100 points
RRP
899.00 €
Weight
1526 g
Weight per area
0.77 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

77 g / cm2, it offers balanced handling in all conditions. Good choice for experienced people who weigh more than 75 kg.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 11.67/15 points
  • Powder: 23.22/30 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Tracked snow: 13.33/20 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 10/15 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
71.87 / 100
Total riding performance
58.22 / 80
Weight
1,526 g
Weight per area
0.77 g/cm²
RRP
899 €
BACKLINE stars

Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

Lightweight at 0.77 g / cm2, it offers balanced handling in all conditions. Good choice for experienced people who weigh more than 75 kg.

Technical data

Test class
100 mm+
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
165, 172, 179, 186 cm
Sidecut
13,24–10,40–12,00 cm
Tip
132.4 mm
Waist
104.0 mm
Tail
120.0 mm
Surface per ski
1988.60 cm²
Weight (measured)
1526 g
Weight per area
0.77 g/cm²
RRP
899.00 €
Euro per point
12.51 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight10.08 / 15
Anti-icing3.56 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total13.64 / 20
Performance on hard snow10.00 / 15
Performance in powder23.22 / 30
Performance in corn snow11.67 / 15
Performance in tracked snow13.33 / 20
Riding performance total58.22 / 80
Total points71.87 / 100
RRP / point12.51 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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