The Black Crows Mentis Freebird is a touring ski built for backcountry adventures, offering a balance of uphill efficiency and reliable downhill performance. It’s aimed at skiers who want a light setup for long approaches without sacrificing stability when it’s time to turn.
At under 1 250 grams per ski, the Mentis Freebird feels surprisingly nimble on skin tracks, while its 19 m radius ensures steady, confident turns on varied snow. The 110/80/100 mm profile provides enough surface under the tip for flotation in soft snow, a narrow waist for agile edge-to-edge response, and a slightly wider tail to help finish each turn with control. The flat mounting zone lets you choose the binding system that suits your style.
The 19 m radius describes the size of the circle the ski will carve when tipped on edge—larger numbers mean smoother, more stable arcs. The tip’s 110 mm width adds lift in powder, and the 80 mm waist keeps weight low while maintaining grip on firmer tracks. The 100 mm tail helps you hold your line through the finish of each turn.
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Black Crows says about the Mentis Freebird
A ski born from the desire to develop a thin, high-performance and very light plaything, but with the aim of achieving very high skiability in this category. A width of 80mm gives it comfort and assurance, while maintining a light weight. The Mentis is all about technology for great feelings in soft snow and precise handling in rough terrain. When you can move to the top very quickly, you are able to look down with delight. The possibilities of the Mentis know no boundaries.