The 2027 Black Crows Corvus is the original Black Crows ski, the one that put the brand on the map back in 2007. Now in its fifth iteration, it's been completely rebuilt as a true big-mountain weapon, with classic camber, a long turn radius, and a touch of titanal underfoot. It's a ski for big curves, big speeds, and big terrain.

Why we like it:

The Corvus has serious authority. It hooks up with conviction at high speeds and delivers a confident, locked-in feel through long arcs that other freeride skis at this width have to work harder to produce. There's a certain stallion-like quality to the way this ski moves through the mountain, and you feel it on the first turn.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert skiers who want a no-compromise big-mountain ski for fast, committed skiing in big terrain. Ideal for skiers who like long, drawn-out turns at speed, freeride enthusiasts, and anyone who skis open faces, bowls, and powder fields more than tight resort terrain.

Highlights:

Inside the new Corvus is a poplar-beech wood core, which is a stiffer, more powerful pairing than the straight poplar found in lighter Black Crows models. Fiberglass laminates run the length of the ski, with a single titanal plate added underfoot to deliver the kind of damping and edge stability you need at this width and speed. The construction is semi-cap with ABS sidewalls all around, which keeps power transfer direct and edge feel honest. The 2027 shape is the headline though. Classic medium camber underfoot pairs with a double-rocker profile and notably straight running lines, producing a ski that wants to pivot and smear in technical terrain but holds its line through long high-speed arcs. The 25-meter turn radius is unapologetic about what it wants to do, and a flex profile that's solid underfoot and progressive in the tip and tail strikes a balance between authority and forgiveness when you encounter chunks or transitions.

Things to consider:

This ski expects to be skied with intent. The long radius, stiff underfoot flex, and big-mountain DNA mean the Corvus is not ideal for slower skiers, mellow groomer days, or skiers shopping for a versatile daily driver. Pick one of the narrower models in the line if you want more all-mountain range.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to length. Pick the size that matches your usual big-mountain length, or size up if you ski mostly in open terrain at speed.