The 2025 Black Crows Camox Freebird is a backcountry ski that strikes an elusive balance: light enough for big missions on the skin track, yet stable and capable enough to actually enjoy the descent when you get there. It’s the do-it-all touring ski for skiers who demand uphill efficiency without compromising on fun and reliability when it’s time to drop in.

At 95mm underfoot, the Camox Freebird sits in that sweet-spot touring width—narrow enough for long climbs and edge control on firm snow, but wide enough to keep you afloat in boot-top powder and variable alpine conditions. The ski features a progressive flex, early rise in the tip, and a moderately rockered tail, which together give it an approachable, predictable feel whether you’re skinning mellow tree laps or navigating steep, technical terrain.

The 2025 model maintains its signature construction: a Paulownia-poplar core with a carbon and fiberglass laminate. This keeps the weight impressively low without turning the ski into a nervous, chattery plank on the descent. In fact, one of the Camox Freebird’s standout traits is how composed it feels for a ski in this class. It doesn’t punish you for imperfect form or hesitations, but it also won’t fold under pressure when things get fast or firm.

Compared to the wider Ferox Freebird or the narrower Ova Freebird, the Camox is the most well-rounded of the bunch. It’s more playful and easier to pivot than the stiffer Mentis, and more confidence-inspiring at speed than many ultralight touring skis in the 90–100mm range. Against competitors like the Blizzard Zero G 95 or Dynafit Blacklight 95, the Camox Freebird offers a damper, more fun-focused ride at a slight weight penalty.

In short, the 2025 Black Crows Camox Freebird is the reliable touring partner you’ll want for everything from weekend dawn patrols to big alpine linkups. It climbs efficiently, descends with confidence, and doesn’t lock you into one type of skiing. If your goal is to explore more terrain, not just bag vertical, the Camox Freebird should be high on your list.