2026 Black Crows Captis Birdie

The 2026 Black Crows Captis Birdie returns structurally unchanged but gets a graphic update for this year. As one of the most approachable skis in the Birdie Series, the Captis is highly versatile because of its light weight, middle of the road waist width, and forgiving flex pattern. Whether it be bumps, trees, groomers, or the park, these puppies like to do it all. A freestyle inspired twin-tip profile combined with a directional sidecut make this unique ski the choice for many female skiers who want to experiment and progress within the park. At the same time, the all-mountain energy of this ski is fantastic.

Black Crows is consistent in their approach to ski construction. The Captis Birdie’s build is very on brand for many Black Crows skis, which involve the use of a poplar wood core with two sandwiching fiberglass laminates. This construction is widely used within Black Crows skis and for good reason. It produces a signature feel on the snow that is reminiscent of playfulness and creativity. This signature feel most certainly comes through with the Captis Birdie. Playful yet extremely stable on edge makes it the perfect choice for freeskiers looking to get air and produce g-forces in the middle of beautiful arching turns. Poplar generates a ton of energy to the skis making them quick and responsive, while the fiberglass laminates provide torsional stiffness and damping when charging on edge. Together, the construction components complement one another to create a progressive flex pattern that is well suited for on-trail, off-trail, and park performance. Tester Angela Mowbray notes: “I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this ski and I loved how it floated and carved. It carved exceptionally for such a big boy ski. This ski created joy!”

This ski is all about fun and versatility. Continuing with the Captis Birdie’s freestyle inspiration, this is obviously evident in its shape. A classic rocker/camber/rocker profile with an emphasis on camber, a supremely energetic and grippy ski is the result. There is about 10% rocker in the tips and tails with the remaining 80% of the ski being completely camber. What this provides is not only edge grip but also a lot of pop on the takeoff of jumps and side hits. The Captis Birdie is a multifaceted ski that can be used for a broad range of applications, and its sidecut certainly goes along with that. With a forebody width of 127mm, a waist width of 90mm, and a tail width of 113mm, there are many snow conditions and terrains that are tailored to the situation. 127mm in the tips offer excellent floatation in soft snow, but it is narrow enough to perform well in tight places like the trees and bumps. The same goes for the waist at 90mm. Tip to tail taper offers smooth turn initiation and release which rounds out the overall high performance found in the Captis Birdie. Ashley Maxfield scored them 10 out of 10 for torsional stiffness and edge hold as well as a 9 out of 10 for overall impression, stating that she “loved them. Great ski for the east coast.”

As a 90 mm all-mountain ski with a twin tip, this ski has a broad audience. We think that the Black Crows Captis Birdie is best for intermediate to advanced skiers who want a versatile, playful, all-mountain ski that can be taken into the trees, bumps, park, and down your favorite groomers. Ideally suited for the creative skier who is always looking for a party lap and whatever that entails, the Captis Birdie will be asking for more at the end of each day on the slopes. With energy and pop to contribute to the fun-loving shape and style, these skis are highly utilitarian in the best way possible.