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Black crow skis?

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momentz
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hey guys! I have been surfing around for a nice pair of skis that i could basically go anywhere and do anything with them on the mountain. I am trying to stick to a smaller company too, have you guys heard really anything about them like durability?

Jan 15 2012 9:40AM
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harveydowns
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Dont know too much about black crows, but have a look at whitedot! The Preacher and The One might be something you'd be interested in.

http://whitedotskis.com/ <=take a look!

Cant say ive ever tried them but from what i hear theyre a pretty similar company to black crows and from what ive seen they look like theyre very good quality products. Really want a pair of the ones myself.
Jan 15 2012 10:11AM
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hugopeckham
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On the white dot subject, I have a couple of mates who ride WD and they're stoked about them. Give them a look. I would if I had the money right now.
Jan 15 2012 11:09AM
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jewFro
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I would also like to know, they look sick and I need pow skis, does anyone have any good or bad testimonials?
Jan 15 2012 12:10PM
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ankhou
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I haven't tried Black Crows, but to widen your options, particularly if you're looking at European companies, I can highly recommend the Countdown 2 from Down Skis.

http://www.downskis.com/ski-specifications/countdown-2

They only started selling skis this year - I currently ride one of the prototypes Countdown 2s from last year, and it's one of the burliest go-anywhere do-anything skis I've tried.

It has a similar shape to a JJ or a Bentchetler (taper and rocker on tips and tails) but is stiffer than either. Surfs in pow and destroys crud, as well as railing groomers. Flat (or very minimal) camber underfoot means it pivots super well in tight terrain too.

Disclaimer: I built the website, and didn't pay for the skis - but I would buy a set in a heartbeat.
Jan 15 2012 1:53PM
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