Black Crows Mentis Freebird Skis 2025
Model Info
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Product Info
Looking to throw down for some epic adventures, and unwilling to carry any more weight than necessary to feel safe in real-deal terrain? The new Black Crows Mentis Freebird Skis may be the ride you seek. At 80mm underfoot, the Mentis FB isn't in the rando race zone, but it still tips the scales at ~ 1,000 grams per ski, which makes it viable for big vertical over many days. As with the other lightest Black Crows Freebirds, it uses a Paulownia core and carbon/fiberglass layup with a Titanal plate for binding retention underfoot, but unlike some other ultralight skis, bomber downhill performance is a priority.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Slight Tip Rocker – Stability, small pivot, good edge control, planing.
Long Classic Camber – Large snow/ski contact for carving alpine style turns.
Flex
Solid Underfoot / Progressively Softer Towards Tip and Tail – Comfortable and effective.
Sidecut
Medium Sidecut – Stability at high speed, great balance between firmness and maneuverability.
Core
Full Paulownia Wood Core
Laminates
Mixed Glass / Carbon Fiber
Titanal Plate in Binding Mount Area
Sidewalls
Semi Cap Construction
Base
Sintered Graphite Base
Edges
2.2mm Reinforced Edges
Additional Features
Minimalist Front Attachment Point for Skins
Mounting Point: -11 cm
Drill Bit – 4.1 mm x 9 mm
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Alpine Touring
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Terrain
Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber Rocker/Camber skis pair a traditional cambered profile underfoot with an elongated, early rise tip borrowed from fully rockered skis. This profile places the front contact point further back from the tip, while the rear contact point remains close to the tail. The rockered tip allows for better flotation and less edge catch for increased float in deep snow, while the cambered rear stores and transmits energy similarly to a fully cambered ski.
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Turning Radius:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Metal, Wood
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Tail Type:
Flat
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Tail Type
Flat This is your traditional tail, designed to have edge contact all the way through the tail, and only designed for skiing forward. This is also preferred for alpine touring, as you can stick the tails of your skis in the snow.
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size | 157 | 164 | 171 | 178 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 109 | 109 | 110 | 111 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 101 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1000 |