Black Crows Ova Freebird Skis + Fritschi Xenic 10 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings
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Black Crows Ova Freebird Skis
The Black Crows Ova Freebird Skis are built super light and highly maneuverable for the skin track. They have a fairly traditional shape with camber throughout the ski for precise edging and powerful skin pressure, with just a bit of rocker in the front to avoid hookiness when initiating turns. Paired with a slender 85 waist width, this ski is consistent, reliable, and freedom-inducing for long days in the backcountry.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Front Rocker – Pivot and floatation.
Classic Camber – Balance between stability and maneuverability.
Flex
Flex – Intermediate throughout the length of the ski for performance and forgiveness.
Core
Paulownia
Laminates
Mix of Glass and Carbon Fibers
Titanal Binding Reinforcement – Features a titanal plate under the foot to better accommodate new hybrid bindings.
Sidewalls
Partial Semi Cap Construction – Semi cap all around with cap construction in tip area for weight sacing, lightness, and handling.
ABS Sidewalls (Except on Tip)
Additional Features
Mounting Point – -10cm
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: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 156 | 163 | 170 | 176 | 182 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 117 | 118 | 123 | 126 | 126 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 100 | 102 | 107 | 109 | 109 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1125 | 1200 |
Black Diamond Fritschi Xenic 10 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2021
The Black Diamond Fritschi Xenic 10 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings offer impressively lightweight performance with the added piece of mind of reliable toe release in the even of a fall. Easy step-in and user friendly design mean these bindings are a dream to use out in the field, and they ski fantastically thanks to broad heel and toe support which direct energy right to your edges. For those heading deep into the mountains for their turns, the Black Diamond Fritschi Xenic 10 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings are some of the best in the business.
Product Details
Toe
Easy Step-In Fixed-Stop Broad Pedal – The tip of the boot is optimally positioned by means of a fixed stop and a positioning guide. In response to even slight pressure on the broad step-in pedal the pin levers shift horizontally inward and quickly and precisely engage in the inserts of the boots.
Forward Toe Release – When the heel is released the boot tips forward. Only Fritschi bindings will then also release the boot from the frontal unit at the right time, between an angle of approx. 65° to 75°, depending on the form of the boot’s front.
Secure Downhill Skiing – The pin levers of the innovative frontal unit shift horizontally and thus absorb vertically acting forces. An unintended release caused by shocks from the bottom is prevented without the need to block the system while skiing downhill.
Heel
Direct Power Transmission – The power is directly transmitted to the skis via the core tower integrated in the compact heel unit. The large diameter of the core tower allows the broadest support of the system in this category.
Defined Release – The DIN values for the lateral and frontal release can be infinitely set on the Xenic 10. Additionally, it features 10 mm length compensation. With this, the pressure on the system remains constant, even when the skis are flexed, which ensures a defined release in any situation.
Tour Mode
Sophisticated Walk Mode – Using the climbing aid as a lever the Xenic 10 can very easily be changed from the downhill to the uphill position with just half a turn of the heel. The stopper locks automatically on the first step. The walk-mode levels of 2° and 11° and the climbing aid, which is controllable with the pole, provide absolute ergonomic comfort in climbing uphill.
Boot Compatibility
Requires Boots with Tech Fittings
Additional Features
Brakeless
Specs
- Type: Tech
- Length: Any
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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.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 4
- DIN / Release Value High: 10
- Boot Sole Type: Tech Only
- Warranty: 2 Years