Black Crows: Fad or Fab?

[schindlerpiste]

Are Black Crows the DPS skis of 2019? It seems like they are so fashionable right now. It will be interesting to see what people think in 2 or 3 years.

[retirwntm]

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hot

[I've seen black diamonds!]

Both?

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[Timberridge]

I thought they broke up?

Their songs live on though.

[TahoeJ]

Both fad and fab. Not DPS at all.

But the Noctas in particular are fucking amazing skis. Favorite powder ski ever. Anima Freebirds are pretty damn great for touring as well.

I originally came across the brand a few years back when I saw some 91mm Orbs for like $300 at the end of the season. I needed something narrower for my quiver so figured I'd give them a shot. Was blown away by how much I enjoyed them. Kept going from there. Also have some Atris I'm quite fond of as a playful alternative to my Wren 108's. Only ones I haven't clicked with were the Navis Freebirds - they weren't bad, just a bit catchy on the tails for my taste.

[CascadeLuke]

Black Crows: Fad or Fab?

I’m 1 for 1 in finding a great ski match for me with Black Crows. So happy I’m constantly perusing for other models I want to try at a discount.

[gregL]

Both. Super hot and very good skis.

[I've seen black diamonds!]

I would add that the early Lotus 120's and 138's were amazing skis. Still are, really. DPS went downhill when the started adding weight and going after mass appeal.

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[TahoeJ]

I would add that the early Lotus 120's and 138's were amazing skis. Still are, really. DPS went downhill when the started adding weight and going after mass appeal.

Yeah, I think a lot of us just weren't fans of the much-hyped about Wailer 112 clown shoe rocker skis. I know I hated them. But have generally always heard good things about the Lotus.

[Name Redacted]

Well both BC and DPS have been pretty successful at getting grown men to ski on some brightly colored pink and purple skis.

[CascadeLuke]

Dps makes quality skis they’re just too much money. I learned the hard way. The pair I have left is Cassiar Alchemist 95. At 1800g you can rally up hill and race down with surprising stoutness. Clocked 67 mph on em at Copper and had complete confidence vs other low weight skis I’ve been on.

[Timberridge]

Dps makes quality skis they’re just too much money.

Always thought that about Kastle. There are skis just as good or better at half the price.

[CascadeLuke]

Always thought that about Kastle. There are skis just as good or better at half the price.

Funny I’m a Kastle fan too. Would only buy at discount tho and did grab FX95 HP 189s. They’re cold dead handers.

Black Crows gets props from me too on warranty. Had a mild tip rocker shape formation issue. Contacted my retailer, next day had warranty instructions- provided requested info and claim was accepted. In less than 4 days a new pair was in the air..

[bw_wp_hedonism]

Been happy with my Animas. Reaaaally want to get on a pair of Noctas.