This time, the topic of the core brand blackcrows, which originated in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France and has a strong message, will be at the "SNOW SPORTS Joint Exhibition" (February 14-15 @ Pacifico Yokohama) and the '23-24 New Model Test Drive sponsored by Dream Gate. I asked at the meeting (March 18-19 @ Naeba).
Re-learning the roots of blackcrows
blackcrows was founded in Chamonix, France in 2006 by professional skiers Camille Jaccoux and Bruno Compagnet, and ski industry celebrity C. Villemin. ski brand.
Mr. Julien Vigouroux, who came from the French headquarters to the exhibition hall, told me that the founder, C. Villemin, invented the espresso cartridge for Nescafe, which is famous for coffee. It is said that he is a person. With founders who are great businessmen and passionate skiers, blackcrows prides itself on being the one and only ski company that has run completely independently without any outside capital.
Blackcrows is the birthplace of Chamonix, the kingdom of alpinists. With the theme of "", we are sticking to hard manufacturing with our own sense of values.
Like the "flock of birds" in the brand logo, each bird is free and independent, but this value is also symbolized by the way they always fly with their friends. (By the way, this bird seems to be a yellow-billed black crow that lives in Chamonix.)
The graphics of the big mountain series have been renewed!
In the big mountain category, which is the main category of blackcrows, the graphics have been renewed for the 2023-24 season. Depending on the model, the flock of blackcrows graphics are characterized by growing from top to bottom and growing from the bottom. Highly rated and popular products in this category include nocta and corvus.
The Freebird series in the mountain touring category are skis for touring. Considering the typical Japanese physique, there are many boards that are a little hard and heavy. The 2023-2024 season will continue, including graphics.
What is the recommended model for next season for Japanese users?
Among the models in the freebird series that are highly rated by Japanese users, the red ski “camox freebird” and the yellow-green “navis freebird” are probably the most popular. There is also a series called "birdie" for ladies, which is also popular.
Birdies are often bought by men in Japan. For mega-sized big mountains such as the European Alps, and Japanese mountains where there are few long tour routes, Birdie may be suitable in terms of specs. In addition, the blackcrows brand has recently become gender-free, and it seems that more and more men are using women's models.
Hasco Enterprises, a distributor of blackcrows in Japan, recommended models for users who like powder and backcountry in the 2023-2024 season. It is said that there are four models of mirus cor.
captis birdie
A double rocker ski with a waist of 90 mm that was popular in the 2022-23 season. Although it has a strong freestyle color that allows you to play freely with high mobility and operability, you can also enjoy carving. An all-terrain model that can handle not only the type of slip but also any type of snow during the season.
camox birdie
A double rocker ski with a 97mm waist that has a reputation for high maneuverability and grip on the snow at high speeds thanks to its flexible flex and long effective edge. A model that is gaining popularity as a dexterous ski that incorporates the essence of freestyle and allows for a high degree of freedom.
atris birdie
A classic popular model that has been in development since 2014, a double rocker ski with a waist of 105mm. It is characterized by a good balance of hardness and mobility that demonstrates not only reliable buoyancy in powder, but also stability at high speed. An all-mountain ski that can handle a variety of conditions.
mirus cor
The "mirus cor" that has been in development since the 2021-22 season is still a recommended model. The shape of the tail is characteristic, the waist width is narrow at 87 mm, and the radius is 13 m. The flex is quite soft, so it is especially cruising on the slopes, and sticky movements and sliding that stick to the snow surface are possible.
Although the waist is thin, the top and tail are thick, so it can glide well in powder, and you can play with slash and butter movements, bank, and everyone from slope users to powder users can play with this one. Because it is a swallowtail, it also features a large spray that can make a good appeal.
mirus cor|D=134-87-123 (178.0cm)|R=13m(178.0cm)|L=168,173,178,184cm
▼Mirus cor explanation video
Official website: https://www.hasco.co.jp/black-crows/