2027 Black Crows Captis

The 2027 Black Crows Captis is a carryover model for this year, bringing the same design, construction, and footprint as last year. As a result, skiers looking for a mix of park and all-mountain can land right here with no issues whatsoever. Fun-loving and versatile kiers who mix their time in on-trail, off-trail, and freestyle formats should take a square look at the entertaining and responsive Captis. For our money, it’s one of the most versatile twin tips out there, especially if you ski in an area that doesn’t see a ton of snow. Mixing it up out there requires more of a toy than a tool, and while these skis certainly have their fair share of rugged qualities, they’re first and foremost a fun style of ski that loves to play with all sorts of terrain and snow conditions. This ski works well in a variety of conditions and terrain, falling into a great yet underrepresented category of skis.

Black Crows doesn’t seem to have the need for overly engineered skis, rather relying on their shape for performance and character. Built somewhat simply, with a poplar wood core and fiberglass laminates, the Captis is a bit sturdier than it seems on paper. We often find that when skis are designed properly, the build can feel a lot more rugged than not. This is the case with the Captis, as this ski falls more on the fun-loving side of the spectrum. The Captis is full sidewall all around. that gives this narrower ski a bit more torsional stiffness and edge grip to go along with a similarly stiff fore/aft flex. Tester Nate Sugiyama calls it a “playful easy rider that engages quickly and performs well on groomers.” Thanks to the build, skiers can cherry pick where and when they choose to use the Captis and it will not complain either way. It’s not an overly complicated ski, it simply does as told and brings a great energy to the mix.

The Captis, at 90 mm underfoot, falls easily into the all-mountain category. When you add the twin tip, it really makes the ski more versatile. Quick and narrow enough for bumps and trees, wide enough with rocker for flotation and softer snow, and stable underfoot for crisp carving on groomers. The twin tip helps get you out of potential trouble in the woods as well as being inclusive for switch skiing and landings. Bob St.Pierre has enjoyed his time on the Captis from day 1: “Ever since I got on this thing a few years ago, it simply spoke to me as a ski. We’ve had a great relationship ever since. It does exactly what I want it to do regardless of conditions or terrain. While I’m not a park skier, I do appreciate a good twin tip for mobility in the woods. Whether I’m skiing by myself or with my kids, the Captis is a wonderful ski that delivers consistent performance all day long. I’m glad to have it back unchanged.” By mixing camber and rocker with a poppy build, Black Crows has built an awesome ski. The shape of the ski, and it’s 18-meter radius, combine with the build to make an engaging and satisfying ski experience.

Captis makes a lot of sense for a lot of skiers. There’s a good range here for sure, as the ski is both accessible and underrated. It punches above its level, and while it may not be the most stable ski out there, that’s not the point either. From park and pipe to bumps and trees, the overall all-mountain performance of the Captis is truly a sight to behold. Captis is able to hold many different applications and uses at the same time, and it’s all about fun. If you want a higher end feel to your 90 mm all-mountain twin, this is the place to be.