Black Crows Captis Birdie
By PTO Team, Based on official specs and professional review consensus · Spec analysis + review consensus (Outdoor Gear Lab, Pick-a-Ski) on this ski
The take
“The gateway into Black Crows for women. Playful, forgiving, and easy to love.”
The Captis Birdie is the most accessible women's ski Black Crows makes -- entry point at $649. At 90mm with double rocker and no metal, it is forgiving, easy to pivot, and fun at moderate speeds. Freestyle heritage shows in the ski's willingness to be playful without demanding perfect technique.
On groomers the 18m radius and double rocker make turn initiation effortless. The ski pivots quickly -- comfortable in bumps and trees. Edge hold is adequate for groomed snow, not great on hardpack. Medium camber underfoot provides enough stability for confident carving without being demanding.
The Captis Birdie is the ski you sell when a woman wants Black Crows but her level or budget does not justify the Camox Birdie. Also the right pick for the intermediate who wants something fun that will not punish developing technique. In 5-6 inches of fresh snow, the 90mm with tip/tail rocker floats fine.
The ceiling is moderate. When she outgrows it, the Camox Birdie or Serpo are the natural upgrade.
Bindings we'd pair with it
Mount point: Flat mount. Our pick: Marker Squire 11 ID.
- Marker Squire 11 IDAll-around / value
Versatile, reliable, priced right for a $649 ski.
- Look SPX 11 GWPerformance carving
Full-metal for better power transfer.
- Tyrolia Attack 11 GWLight setup
Lightest DIN 11 option.
These are DIN 4-11 bindings — a range that covers most intermediate-to-advanced skiers on a ski like this. Your own release setting is a technician's calculation from weight, height, age, boot sole length and skier type; body weight alone does not decide it. If yours lands above 11, you need a binding with a higher range.
