Black Crows Octo Birdie
By PTO Team, Based on official specs and professional review consensus · Spec analysis + review consensus (Pick-a-Ski, Ski Essentials) on this ski
The take
“The carving ski that makes groomer days feel like an event, not a chore.”
The Octo Birdie is the women's version of Black Crows' swallowtail carver, sharing the same construction as the unisex Octo in shorter, lighter lengths. Same 84mm waist, same 14m radius, same poplar/fiberglass build, same distinctive swallowtail.
On groomed snow, it delivers quick, rhythmic short turns that feel almost automatic at 14m radius. The swallowtail gives each turn a little snap at the exit, making the ski feel energetic and alive. At 1,500g (161cm) it is noticeably light for all-day comfort.
Trade-offs mirror the unisex version: no metal means limited edge hold on ice, and it gets chattery at high speed. But for women who spend most time on groomed runs and want something with personality, the Octo Birdie is hard to beat.
Carryover from 24/25 to 25/26 -- identical construction, new graphics only.
Bindings we'd pair with it
Mount point: Flat mount. Our pick: Look SPX 11 GW.
- Look SPX 11 GWPerformance carving
Full-metal construction in DIN 11. Good power transfer.
- Marker Squire 11 IDAll-around / value
Versatile, reliable, good price.
- Tyrolia Attack 11 GWLight setup
Lightest in DIN 11 class.
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.
