Skis

When our anticipation peaks on the first lift ride of a powder day, we are happy to have the K2 Crescendo Ski on our feet. These super-fat powder skis boast a 132mm waist width and a deep rocker profile to float, surf, and bounce through the deepest powder of the season. To reinforce this effortless control, the Crescendo boasts a damp but lightweight aspen and paulownia core and powerful carbon fiber laminates.

The Corvus Ski is the flagship of the Black Crows freeride line, built for those who have topo maps and guidebooks scattered across the house on the pursuit of powder. With 107mm of waist underfoot, the Corvus floats high through untracked powder. The unique profile of the ski creates reverse camber, which unlocks exceptionally strong grip in variable terrain and pivots with remarkable speed and precision. Two titanal plates underfoot provide stability and control, even at high speeds, so we can ski down any face that is hiding a good line. The poplar wood core is strong and durable, and the semi-cap construction cuts weight without sacrificing performance.

The Corvus Ski is the flagship of the Black Crows freeride line, built for those who have topo maps and guidebooks scattered across the house on the pursuit of powder. With 107mm of waist underfoot, the Corvus floats high through untracked powder. The unique profile of the ski creates reverse camber, which unlocks exceptionally strong grip in variable terrain and pivots with remarkable speed and precision. Two titanal plates underfoot provide stability and control, even at high speeds, so we can ski down any face that is hiding a good line. The poplar wood core is strong and durable, and the semi-cap construction cuts weight without sacrificing performance.

Ahh, Chamonix! It's known as the spiritual home of ski mountaineering and rando racing, but it's also the world capital of freeride touring, which is the preferred domain of the Black Crows Corvus Freebird Ski. With a design that's identical to the original Corvus, with the exception of a lighter core, the Freebird's capable of ascending big lines, but it really excels on the way down with its blend of underfoot camber, tip rocker, and powerful laminates. Black Crows built it on a paulownia and poplar wood core, which is light, lively, and energetic. We really like how they also laid it up with layers of multi-directional fiberglass and carbon fiber, giving the ski a stiff and powerful feel …

For the young but mighty junior freeride skier, the Cochise Team is the same force of a ski as its bigger brother, in smaller sizes. We continue to be inspired by the talent, strength and passion for skiing that the up and coming skiers displaylines we dream about, they've already sent. Thanks to a lighter weight build compared to the adult version, the Cochise Team is a stable, maneuverable ski for a variety of terrain and conditions. It will give skiers the confidence to go after their heart's desires. It will also give their parents the peace of mind that only a reliable, stable pair of skis can offer.

On steep lines and big airs, we depend on the Blizzard Cochise 106 Ski to help us stomp our line. The light, resilient wood core is reinforced with titanal and carbon laminates for a stiff yet damp ride that drives power to our edges for optimal grip when carving near-vertical faces, while the fat waist surfs powder, and the raised tail releases through crud.

The Cirque 22 Ski Vest combines a running vest with a lightweight ski and snowboard pack to keep you moving quickly and comfortably from trailhead to peak. The vest-style harness system ensures you can move freely and comfortably, while the lightweight backpack lets you bring along everything you need.

We like the Line Chronic 94 Ski for the same reason as the big name pros who ride it, it is a classic park ski. It features a lightweight design, oodles of pop, and bomb proof materials that encourage us to throw ourselves off of everything the park has to offer without getting bogged down, busting gear, or shorting that mandatory gap. The tip and tail rocker planes over deep and inconsistent snow when we're chasing hits out of the park, and it won't hook or hang up so turn initiation is earlier and easier. Symmetric Flex allows us to ride forward or switch with ease. Meanwhile, Capwall, a combination of cap and sandwich construction, combines the weight savings and responsiveness of cap construction …

We like the Line Chronic 94 Ski for the same reason as the big name pros who ride it, it is a classic park ski. It features a lightweight design, oodles of pop, and bomb proof materials that encourage us to throw ourselves off of everything the park has to offer without getting bogged down, busting gear, or shorting that mandatory gap. The tip and tail rocker planes over deep and inconsistent snow when we're chasing hits out of the park, and it won't hook or hang up so turn initiation is earlier and easier. Symmetric Flex allows us to ride forward or switch with ease. Meanwhile, Capwall, a combination of cap and sandwich construction, combines the weight savings and responsiveness of cap construction …

The Chronic has been a staple offering from Line for years, and the Line Chronic 101 Ski effortlessly continues its legacy. This expansion on the original boasts a wider 101mm waist width for a stable feeling and off-piste prowess, a blend of rocker and camber that encourages butters, presses, and self-expression, and the durable sandwich construction that helped the original Chronic stake its claim in the game.

The Chronic has been a staple offering from Line for years, and the Line Chronic 101 Ski effortlessly continues its legacy. This expansion on the original boasts a wider 101mm waist width for a stable feeling and off-piste prowess, a blend of rocker and camber that encourages butters, presses, and self-expression, and the durable sandwich construction that helped the original Chronic stake its claim in the game.

The Chronic has been a staple offering from Line for years, and the Line Chronic 101 Ski effortlessly continues its legacy. This expansion on the original boasts a wider 101mm waist width for a stable feeling and off-piste prowess, a blend of rocker and camber that encourages butters, presses, and self-expression, and the durable sandwich construction that helped the original Chronic stake its claim in the game.

For maximum play and control on the hill, we click into the Black Crows Captis Ski. The long effective edge boosts our grip in firm conditions, the wide tip and raised tail let us float on the soft stuff, and the sintered base holds strong against abuse in the park.

They say powder days are rare, but with La Sportiva's Capo Ski we're willing to push another mile or ten in search of the soft stuff. We like that La Sportiva sized it for powder and built it light enough for long-distant touring. A full rocker gives a surfy feel in soft snow, and the progressive sidecut stops on a dime when the only soft snow left is at no-fall zones.

They say powder days are rare, but with La Sportiva's Capo Ski we're willing to push another mile or ten in search of the soft stuff. We like that La Sportiva sized it for powder and built it light enough for long-distant touring. A full rocker gives a surfy feel in soft snow, and the progressive sidecut stops on a dime when the only soft snow left is at no-fall zones.

The Black Crows Camoxs Ski boasts a mid-fat waist, semi-cap construction, and progressive Double Rocker profile to lend itself well to all-mountain slaying. A 97mm waist width is narrow enough to roll from edge-to-edge on groomers, but plenty wide enough to hold its own off-piste on harder, days-old snow. Camber underfoot and tip and tail rocker make the ski stable, yet playful whether we're carving down the frontside, or skiing chalky chutes on the backside.

The Black Crows Camoxs Ski boasts a mid-fat waist, semi-cap construction, and progressive Double Rocker profile to lend itself well to all-mountain slaying. A 97mm waist width is narrow enough to roll from edge-to-edge on groomers, but plenty wide enough to hold its own off-piste on harder, days-old snow. Camber underfoot and tip and tail rocker make the ski stable, yet playful whether we're carving down the frontside, or skiing chalky chutes on the backside.

When the resort is sounding crowded and less than ideal may we suggest that you step into the Black Crows Camox Freebird Ski and find some sanctuary deep in the backcountry. The Camox's lightweight construction and mid-fat width thrives on everything from mid-winter pow to hardpack and spring corn. Built on the same platform of Black Crows' Camox ski, the Freebird version sheds weight thanks to a lightweight paulownia core and a semi-cap construction, which combines the power of ABS sidewalls underfoot with a lightweight cap construction in the tip and tail of the ski. The Camox may be a touring ski, but it isn't all about making tightly-linked turns down mellow slopes. Its rockered tip and …

The Black Crows Camox Birdie Ski has been in production for a few seasons now, but it has been redesigned with more rocker in the tip and tail, along with a semi-cap construction, putting ABS sidewalls underfoot that step down to a cap construction in the tip and tail. All this adds up to a ski that's more playful and forgiving but is still plenty stable to ski fast in variable conditions.

The Blizzard Boy's Rustler Twin Jr Skis with Jr 7 WB Bindings are for kids who are ready to go out and have fun out on the mountain. Built with durable and thrilling twin tip construction, these skis are ready to help your kids (safely) have a blast out in the snow. The soft flex works with the easy-to-use binding system to keep these skis perfect for young adventurers. The Blizzard Boy's Rustler Twin Jr Skis with Jr 7 WB Bindings boast a playful ride and are fun to use all day.

The Blizzard Boy's Rustler Twin Jr Skis with Jr 7 WB Bindings are for kids who are ready to go out and have fun out on the mountain. Built with durable and thrilling twin tip construction, these skis are ready to help your kids (safely) have a blast out in the snow. The soft flex works with the easy-to-use binding system to keep these skis perfect for young adventurers. The Blizzard Boy's Rustler Twin Jr Skis with Jr 7 WB Bindings boast a playful ride and are fun to use all day.

The Blizzard Boy's Rustler Twin Jr Skis with Jr 4.5 WB Bindings are for kids who are ready to go out and have fun out on the mountain. Built with durable and thrilling twin tip construction, these skis are ready to help your kids (safely) have a blast out in the snow. The soft flex works with the easy-to-use binding system to keep these skis perfect for young adventurers. The Blizzard Boy's Rustler Twin Jr Skis with Jr 4.5 WB Bindings boast a playful ride and are fun to use all day.

The Blizzard Boy's Rustler Twin Jr Skis with Jr 4.5 WB Bindings are for kids who are ready to go out and have fun out on the mountain. Built with durable and thrilling twin tip construction, these skis are ready to help your kids (safely) have a blast out in the snow. The soft flex works with the easy-to-use binding system to keep these skis perfect for young adventurers. The Blizzard Boy's Rustler Twin Jr Skis with Jr 4.5 WB Bindings boast a playful ride and are fun to use all day.

The aptly named Blizzard Bonafide 97 Ski is a genuine resort crusher that we know we can count on. The 97mm waist width combined with the stiff carbon and titanal-reinforced laminate allows this ski to handle top speeds in any condition, while the short turn radius allows you to properly steer these sticks when situations call for reserved speeds. Toss in the beech and poplar core that keeps things damp to prevent chatter and we have a ski we trust at any speed in any condition.