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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 80–90 mm, Unisex, 1 out of 5 stars
BLACK CROWS OVA Freebird – Tested model
Tested model
BLACK CROWS OVA Freebird – Verified manufacturer view
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80–90 mm · 2026/27

BLACK CROWS OVA Freebird

65.84 of 100 points
RRP
669.00 €
Weight
1187 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The Ova Freebird from Black Crows impresses with its top weight. The ski is spinning and manoeuvrable and prefers short turns and lower speeds.

Test strengths

  • Weight score: 27.17/35 points
  • Corn snow: 10.83/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Tracked snow: 7.33/15 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 7.67/15 points
Total points
65.84 / 100
Total riding performance
35.5 / 60
Weight
1,187 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
RRP
669 €
BACKLINE stars

Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The Ova Freebird from Black Crows impresses with its top weight. The ski is spinning and manoeuvrable and prefers short turns and lower speeds.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
156, 163, 170, 176, 182 cm
Sidecut
12,35–8,35–10,85 cm
Tip
123.5 mm
Waist
83.5 mm
Tail
108.5 mm
Surface per ski
1717.24 cm²
Weight (measured)
1187 g
Weight per area
0.69 g/cm²
RRP
669.00 €
Euro per point
10.16 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight27.17 / 35
Anti-icing3.17 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total30.34 / 40
Performance on hard snow7.67 / 15
Performance in powder9.67 / 15
Performance in corn snow10.83 / 15
Performance in tracked snow7.33 / 15
Riding performance total35.50 / 60
Total points65.84 / 100
RRP / point10.16 € / point

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