2025 Black Crows Camox Freebird Skis with Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Bindings

The 2025 Black Crows Camox Freebird with Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Bindings is a highly versatile touring setup that delivers reliable and responsive performance across diverse conditions. Its lightweight yet robust build makes it an ideal choice for backcountry adventures. With a 95 mm width underfoot, a versatile shape, and a well-balanced construction, it offers a fun and intuitive ride no matter where you find yourself on the mountain. We paired the Camox Freebird with the Salomon S/Labs Shift 13 because of this binding’s well-known reputation for light weight, adaptability, and ease of use. It’s an incredibly versatile choice for skiers who want one setup to tackle resort and backcountry, and this binding has earned its reputation as one of the most reliable and safe hybrid bindings on the market, making it the perfect choice to get the most out of this ski.Why we like it:The Camox Freebird stands out due to its exceptional balance between approachability and performance. Its reactive and intuitive nature gives it an edge over other skis in this category, making it one of the most versatile backcountry options available.Who it's for:This ski is best suited for advanced to expert backcountry skiers who require a bit more performance than what typical touring skis in the mid-90 mm underfoot range offer.Highlights:The Camox Freebird features a lightweight paulownia woodcore that maintains a low weight while providing ample stiffness and support. Although paulownia is not a dense wood, it offers surprising stiffness both longitudinally and torsionally. To enhance the ski's stiffness and energy without adding significant weight, it is reinforced with Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber stringers. A titanal laminate is incorporated underfoot to bolster binding retention, ensuring you won’t lose a binding during deep backcountry excursions. Additionally, ABS sidewalls taper to cap construction in the tips and tails, improving stiffness and edge grip underfoot while reducing weight at the extremities. The Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13 bindings are incredibly versatile, allowing you to use them for either resort or touring – or both! Switching between ski and tour modes is effortless with a simple flip mechanism, enabling quick transitions at the top of the skin track. The heel piece functions as a robust alpine heel, providing the performance and stability needed for aggressive skiing. With a DIN range of 6 to 13, these bindings cater to advanced skiers seeking a blend of high performance and safety.Things to consider:As a touring-specific ski, the Black Crows Camox Freebird may not be the ideal choice for resort use alone. It excels in soft snow conditions with occasional firm, wind-swept surfaces but does not perform as well in a resort environment.Fit & sizing considerations:These skis run true to size.