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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 90–100 mm, Unisex, 1 out of 6 stars
BLACK CROWS ORB Freebird – Tested model
Tested model
BLACK CROWS ORB Freebird – Verified manufacturer view
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90–100 mm · 2026/27

BLACK CROWS ORB Freebird

70.79 of 100 points
RRP
759.00 €
Weight
1404 g
Weight per area
0.78 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The Orb Freebird by Black Crows is an absolutely solid ski that has hardly any weaknesses, just like you would wish for an all-rounder – calm and versatile.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 16.13/20 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 11/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Powder: 13/20 points
  • Weight score: 16.54/25 points
Total points
70.79 / 100
Total riding performance
50.75 / 70
Weight
1,404 g
Weight per area
0.78 g/cm²
RRP
759 €
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Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The Orb Freebird by Black Crows is an absolutely solid ski that has hardly any weaknesses, just like you would wish for an all-rounder – calm and versatile.

Technical data

Test class
90–100 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
161, 167, 173, 178, 183 cm
Sidecut
12,54–9,30–10,72 cm
Tip
125.4 mm
Waist
93.0 mm
Tail
107.2 mm
Surface per ski
1811.21 cm²
Weight (measured)
1404 g
Weight per area
0.78 g/cm²
RRP
759.00 €
Euro per point
10.72 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight16.54 / 25
Anti-icing3.50 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total20.04 / 30
Performance on hard snow11.00 / 15
Performance in powder13.00 / 20
Performance in corn snow16.13 / 20
Performance in tracked snow10.63 / 15
Riding performance total50.75 / 70
Total points70.79 / 100
RRP / point10.72 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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