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The Black Crows Orb Freebird 2026 has earned legendary status as a benchmark in ski touring. Dressed in its iconic one-piece fluorescent yellow, this ski is designed to accompany you on vertical odysseys with style and confidence.
With its 90 mm waist, the Orb Freebird strikes the perfect balance between lightweight construction and powerful skiability. The progressive rocker profile provides a solid platform and a secure edge grip, making it dependable in demanding terrain and variable snow conditions.
Stable yet playful, this ski is light on the ascent and sure-footed on the descent—ideal for adventurers who demand both efficiency and performance. Whether you’re skinning long distances, exploring steep alpine faces, or venturing into radical terrain, the Orb Freebird is your trusted companion for ski touring freedom.
| Waist Width | 90mm |
|---|---|
| Core | Poplar / fiberglass |
| Construction | Semi-cap, ABS sidewalls, lightweight touring construction |
| Profile | Rocker / Camber / Rocker |
| Best For | Backcountry touring — lightweight uphill, confident downhill |
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Black Crows Orb Freebird
By PTO Team, Based on official specs and professional review consensus · Spec analysis + review consensus (GearJunkie, The High Route, Alpine Mag) on this ski ·
The take
“Big-ski energy in a lightweight touring package. Punches above its weight on the descent.”
The Orb Freebird is Black Crows' versatile touring ski -- 90mm underfoot with a lightweight paulownia/carbon core under 1,400g per ski at 173cm. The ski performs better on the way down than you would expect from that weight.
Titanal reinforcement under the binding area adds stability where it matters most. Carbon support gives the core backbone. Front rocker helps turn initiation and float, camber underfoot keeps the ski engaged on firm snow.
Six length options (155-184cm) is unusually generous for a touring ski. The 18m radius works for both short turns in tight terrain and longer arcs on open faces.
Not an inbounds ski -- lightweight construction gets pushed around in resort traffic. Compared to the Ova Freebird (wider, heavier), the Orb trades descent performance for uphill efficiency.
Unchanged for 25/26.
Bindings we'd pair with it
Mount point: Flat mount. Our pick: Marker Alpinist 12.
- Marker Alpinist 12Lightweight touring
Ultra-light tech binding that matches the weight-savings philosophy.
- Salomon/Atomic Shift 13Touring + safety
Alpine retention with touring capability. Heavier but safer.
- Fritschi Tecton 13Freeride touring
Tech toe with alpine heel. Good weight/performance balance.
Touring bindings recommended. Not designed for resort use.
