I bought a pair of these as my first ski and really enjoy skiing on them they perform surprisingly well even on the sketchy off piste I go on. Seem to glide well through powder and they also carve really nicely on piste.
Hi there, great review. I have skied in the 2019 captis and really enjoyed them. I am considering buying this new version and I was wondering if there is any significant difference between the two? I am 5 ft 11 inch and 85kg and an aggressive skier, but also love jumping about in the park. I have previously used the 178 is and it felt comfortable and relatively easy to perform 360s and tricks\jumps etc. Do you think this is still the correct length? I think a longer ski may make the park more difficult. Thanks very much!
Hey thanks for the content! I just bought the 178s and i am 176-177 tall and 65kgs. Do you think i should mount the bindings a couple cm forward? Thanks!!
Thanks! The Camox offers a bit more bite on the piste & is a little wider for more all terrain skiing. If you're more adventurous & looking for a little more drive on the piste / crud then the Camox is a good alternative. We've not tested the Justis yet, it sits in the same category as the Camox & Captis, but is wider agian at 100mm underfoot, with double titanal plates. It'll be much stiffer which will be good for hard aggressive skiing, but not quite so playful. Looking forwards to testing it later in the year!
hi thanks for the review . I just ordered them with 171 lenght ,I'm 173 cm tall I weight 73 kg and I am pretty muscular so I was wondering if it is correct the size that I had choose.
Hi Matteo, you could up size to the 178cm, this would give you more stability at speed & more float in the powder. However, the 171cm will be more nimble & easier to turn in more challenging terrain. Both would be ok for you, so it is down to personal choice & the length of ski you like. If you feel you're an advanced aggressive skier then I'd up size for the stability.
Hi, great review. I'm a muscular build hovering around 100kg and 182cm tall. I'm a good intermediate. I like bumps and arcing on the piste. What size would you recommend please?
Hi Craig, thanks for watching! It sounds like you'd be best off on the 184cm Captis. We're currently out of stock on that one but if you'd like to order one through us just drop an email to sales@snowtraxstore.co.uk and one of our team will see if we can get hold of a set for you!
@@Snowtraxstore thanks for the fast response!! Would you choose that ski based on my weight mainly? Only ask as I'm used to a 178. I'm not one for going super fast anymore but like to do a little of everything and try to improve on my technique. (There always room!)
Considering these skis for skiing mostly piste with some park in eastern US, thoughts on this ski? also I am 1.82m and 84 kg, what size do you rec? Great vid!
Hi Stevo! The Captis is a fun ski to shred the pistes & with it's twintip shape, won't let you down in the park. We'd recommend the 178cm for your height & weight. There's a really good offer on at the moment with a Marker Griffon binding, shipping to the US as well! Check it out - www.snowtraxstore.co.uk/skis/4145-black-crows-captis-ski-2020.html
Hey Snowtrax, I was looking at the captis and was wondering what size I should get? Am I able to ski them both on and off piste? I'm 175-177 cm tall and anywhere between 60-65kg depending on what I'm doing. I'd say I'm an intermediate skiier. Thank you! Elton
Hello Elton, I am a similar build and would typically grab the 178 cm for all-round use. I would say I am intermediate to advanced and this works well for me. if you are a bit cautious or purely looking to stay on groomed runs or a couple of laps in the park then you could opt for the 171 cm. Hope that helps, thanks, Robert
Hi, thanks a lot for the useful review. I also watched your review of the Salomon QST 92 and they seem quite similar is this right ? Which of the two do you recommend, what are the main differences ? I’m a woman looking for skis for piste and off piste (50/50), I am an advanced skier but like « easy » and fun skis that won’t require too much energy to control. Thanks!
Hello, Yes both the QST 92 and Captis are similar waist width skis that cover what you are looking for. The QST's are slightly more traditional in shape and mounting point - i.e. set back a bit. The Captis puts you a touch further forward which is good for those occasionally popping into the park or adding some playfulness on side hits. Both are quite light and have good forgiveness so the above is just the small difference I have picked up on personally. Both super fun and do not require much energy to control. QST slightly better edge hold in my opinion. Not much in it but hopefully that all helps, thanks, Robert
Hi there! I'm looking to buy skis this season - favourite skis I've ever used are the scott slight 93s which I also saw your review of, wondering how these compare and what other skis are similar to scott slights. I do a lot of offpiste/heliskii but also need a ski that can be very fast on piste and that you can pop skifells on and do a bit of touring with (will only ever walk max 30 mins with them though so not a priority). Love the scott slights because they are so great and fast in powder and feel like they don't sink into the snow in tricky conditions (really good in crusty snow etc) but also very grippy and fast on piste, but they don't have them at the resort I'm at so I'm considering any alternatives. Any advice would be appreciated!
just thought it was worth mentioning that a local ski shop recommended the atomic vantage 97 and head kore skis (can't remember underfoot width but they were the yellow ones) - how do these compare to the scott slights?
Hi, it'd be the Kore 93 with the yellow sidewalls. If you're looking for a powerful ski on the piste the Orb would be a better choice from Black Crows than the Captis, it's stiffer & offers more grip on the piste. However, from your brief I would be going for the Head Kore 93, it's light, you can charge around on it & works well in powder. Check out details here, including a video review www.snowtraxstore.co.uk/skis/4176-head-kore-93-ski-2020.html
Hiya ik im a bit late but do you guys think that the 184 would be good for me, I’m 6’0 at 14 years old so I’m still definitely gonna grow and I wanna keep for a couple years do you think a 184 is good or smaller?
Thanks for watching. The Captis is a very versatile ski, so copes well with tight trees & bumps. The main reason that we get such positive feedback, is the fact it's just a fun to ski on. If you're looking for a solid all round ski, then the Captis definitely a thumbs up option! If you like our reviews, please subscribe to our channel! Happy skiing!!
Hello Matt, Thanks for your enquiry. Both the Sick Day 94 and Captis are very versatile resort skis but for me carry a slight difference. The Sick Days had a playful tip with a more directional mounting location. I personally prefer the Captis which has a similar playfulness but the recommended mounting position is further forwards. This for me gave a more rounded feel that was more consistent wherever I decided to take it. For something with a more similar shape to the Sick Days but a more assured ride in the tip I would grab a set of Salomon QST's as they have really done a great job with the latest version of this ski. I haven't included the Black Ops 98 because we are starting to look at a very different ski compared to the other 2 and also I have not skied this particular ski. The closest thing in the Rossi range I have skied would be the Sin 7 but as I said before, starting to look at different style of ski at this waist width. Thanks, Robert
Hello, The Captis is a hugely capable ski that covers multiple terrains well. Jack who is a much better park skier than myself liked it but would not consider it over a Line / Faction / Armada. Other brands build skis that are more park focused whereas Black Crows is definitely backcountry originated. For a park and quality all-rounder I would either consider the Armada ARV 96 or Faction CT 1.0. Thanks, Robert
Thanks for watching our review! Like any ski in this class, the Captis is aimed to perform well in all conditions. If you want to compare it with a piste or race specific ski on ice, it's not quite going to offer quite the same performance, but it is pretty close. It has a good amount of side cut & you can really drive it through turns on piste, we've been impressed with just how well it works even on days with hard packed piste only. But, where the Captis really comes alive is the performance on varied terrain & conditions, it is just a fun ski to explore the whole mountain on! Hope this helps you make your decision, if you need more help then please get in touch. We have a demo here next Sunday if you're local & would like to try a set out?
@@srgrvy9248 The Orb is a more powerful piste performance ski. This will power though turns when you push it & give you the grip you're looking for on the ice. The double metal H shape construction underfoot is the secret behind the power. This does make it less playful than the Captis, so it depends what you're looking to get out of the ski?
@@Snowtraxstore Thank you again for your answer :) I am looking for a primary piste ski, that you can take occasionally off-piste or even sometimes in the park. But the main focus is a good piste ski
Hi Tom, thanks for watching. Really sorry if you didn't find the review helpful. Most comments have been really positive, we get a lot of praise & thanks from customers who value our expertise, so it's rather disappointing to read this. We hope you have fun when you can get back out on the snow, we're looking forwards to hitting the slopes again too. Stay safe & keep positive!
I bought a pair of these as my first ski and really enjoy skiing on them they perform surprisingly well even on the sketchy off piste I go on. Seem to glide well through powder and they also carve really nicely on piste.
Hi there, great review. I have skied in the 2019 captis and really enjoyed them. I am considering buying this new version and I was wondering if there is any significant difference between the two?
I am 5 ft 11 inch and 85kg and an aggressive skier, but also love jumping about in the park. I have previously used the 178 is and it felt comfortable and relatively easy to perform 360s and tricks\jumps etc. Do you think this is still the correct length? I think a longer ski may make the park more difficult.
Thanks very much!
Hey thanks for the content! I just bought the 178s and i am 176-177 tall and 65kgs. Do you think i should mount the bindings a couple cm forward? Thanks!!
Hi, another great review. How would these compare to the Camox? Im mostly on piste, icy to soft. Have you guys skied the Justis? Cheers Nick.
Thanks! The Camox offers a bit more bite on the piste & is a little wider for more all terrain skiing. If you're more adventurous & looking for a little more drive on the piste / crud then the Camox is a good alternative. We've not tested the Justis yet, it sits in the same category as the Camox & Captis, but is wider agian at 100mm underfoot, with double titanal plates. It'll be much stiffer which will be good for hard aggressive skiing, but not quite so playful. Looking forwards to testing it later in the year!
hi thanks for the review .
I just ordered them with 171 lenght ,I'm 173 cm tall I weight 73 kg and I am pretty muscular so I was wondering if it is correct the size that I had choose.
Hi Matteo, you could up size to the 178cm, this would give you more stability at speed & more float in the powder. However, the 171cm will be more nimble & easier to turn in more challenging terrain. Both would be ok for you, so it is down to personal choice & the length of ski you like. If you feel you're an advanced aggressive skier then I'd up size for the stability.
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Hi, great review. I'm a muscular build hovering around 100kg and 182cm tall. I'm a good intermediate. I like bumps and arcing on the piste. What size would you recommend please?
Hi Craig, thanks for watching! It sounds like you'd be best off on the 184cm Captis. We're currently out of stock on that one but if you'd like to order one through us just drop an email to sales@snowtraxstore.co.uk and one of our team will see if we can get hold of a set for you!
@@Snowtraxstore thanks for the fast response!! Would you choose that ski based on my weight mainly? Only ask as I'm used to a 178. I'm not one for going super fast anymore but like to do a little of everything and try to improve on my technique. (There always room!)
Considering these skis for skiing mostly piste with some park in eastern US, thoughts on this ski? also I am 1.82m and 84 kg, what size do you rec? Great vid!
Hi Stevo! The Captis is a fun ski to shred the pistes & with it's twintip shape, won't let you down in the park. We'd recommend the 178cm for your height & weight. There's a really good offer on at the moment with a Marker Griffon binding, shipping to the US as well! Check it out - www.snowtraxstore.co.uk/skis/4145-black-crows-captis-ski-2020.html
Hey Snowtrax, I was looking at the captis and was wondering what size I should get? Am I able to ski them both on and off piste? I'm 175-177 cm tall and anywhere between 60-65kg depending on what I'm doing. I'd say I'm an intermediate skiier. Thank you! Elton
Hello Elton, I am a similar build and would typically grab the 178 cm for all-round use. I would say I am intermediate to advanced and this works well for me. if you are a bit cautious or purely looking to stay on groomed runs or a couple of laps in the park then you could opt for the 171 cm. Hope that helps, thanks, Robert
@@Snowtraxstore Thanks! I'm tossing up between these and the bc 100s what size would you recommend for those?
Hi, thanks a lot for the useful review. I also watched your review of the Salomon QST 92 and they seem quite similar is this right ? Which of the two do you recommend, what are the main differences ? I’m a woman looking for skis for piste and off piste (50/50), I am an advanced skier but like « easy » and fun skis that won’t require too much energy to control. Thanks!
Hello, Yes both the QST 92 and Captis are similar waist width skis that cover what you are looking for. The QST's are slightly more traditional in shape and mounting point - i.e. set back a bit. The Captis puts you a touch further forward which is good for those occasionally popping into the park or adding some playfulness on side hits. Both are quite light and have good forgiveness so the above is just the small difference I have picked up on personally. Both super fun and do not require much energy to control. QST slightly better edge hold in my opinion. Not much in it but hopefully that all helps, thanks, Robert
Thank you!
Hi there! I'm looking to buy skis this season - favourite skis I've ever used are the scott slight 93s which I also saw your review of, wondering how these compare and what other skis are similar to scott slights. I do a lot of offpiste/heliskii but also need a ski that can be very fast on piste and that you can pop skifells on and do a bit of touring with (will only ever walk max 30 mins with them though so not a priority). Love the scott slights because they are so great and fast in powder and feel like they don't sink into the snow in tricky conditions (really good in crusty snow etc) but also very grippy and fast on piste, but they don't have them at the resort I'm at so I'm considering any alternatives. Any advice would be appreciated!
just thought it was worth mentioning that a local ski shop recommended the atomic vantage 97 and head kore skis (can't remember underfoot width but they were the yellow ones) - how do these compare to the scott slights?
Hi, it'd be the Kore 93 with the yellow sidewalls. If you're looking for a powerful ski on the piste the Orb would be a better choice from Black Crows than the Captis, it's stiffer & offers more grip on the piste. However, from your brief I would be going for the Head Kore 93, it's light, you can charge around on it & works well in powder. Check out details here, including a video review www.snowtraxstore.co.uk/skis/4176-head-kore-93-ski-2020.html
Hiya ik im a bit late but do you guys think that the 184 would be good for me, I’m 6’0 at 14 years old so I’m still definitely gonna grow and I wanna keep for a couple years do you think a 184 is good or smaller?
Probably fine
How about for tight trees and hard bumps that we have in New England off piste
Thanks for watching. The Captis is a very versatile ski, so copes well with tight trees & bumps. The main reason that we get such positive feedback, is the fact it's just a fun to ski on. If you're looking for a solid all round ski, then the Captis definitely a thumbs up option!
If you like our reviews, please subscribe to our channel! Happy skiing!!
How does this compare to the rossignol black ops 98 and line sick days 94?
Hello Matt, Thanks for your enquiry. Both the Sick Day 94 and Captis are very versatile resort skis but for me carry a slight difference. The Sick Days had a playful tip with a more directional mounting location. I personally prefer the Captis which has a similar playfulness but the recommended mounting position is further forwards. This for me gave a more rounded feel that was more consistent wherever I decided to take it. For something with a more similar shape to the Sick Days but a more assured ride in the tip I would grab a set of Salomon QST's as they have really done a great job with the latest version of this ski. I haven't included the Black Ops 98 because we are starting to look at a very different ski compared to the other 2 and also I have not skied this particular ski. The closest thing in the Rossi range I have skied would be the Sin 7 but as I said before, starting to look at different style of ski at this waist width. Thanks, Robert
I am 1.67 and i bought this in 1.71, i am an expirienced skiier and im kinda muscular. Do you think the skiis wil fit me?
Hey, thanks for watching! As the Captis is a twintip, there's no problem with up sizing if you're an experienced powerful skier.
Snowtrax thansk for the fast response👍
Does it perfom fairly well at parks?
Hello, The Captis is a hugely capable ski that covers multiple terrains well. Jack who is a much better park skier than myself liked it but would not consider it over a Line / Faction / Armada. Other brands build skis that are more park focused whereas Black Crows is definitely backcountry originated. For a park and quality all-rounder I would either consider the Armada ARV 96 or Faction CT 1.0. Thanks, Robert
@@Snowtraxstore thanks :D
how are they on piste concernig icy conditions?
Thanks for watching our review! Like any ski in this class, the Captis is aimed to perform well in all conditions. If you want to compare it with a piste or race specific ski on ice, it's not quite going to offer quite the same performance, but it is pretty close. It has a good amount of side cut & you can really drive it through turns on piste, we've been impressed with just how well it works even on days with hard packed piste only. But, where the Captis really comes alive is the performance on varied terrain & conditions, it is just a fun ski to explore the whole mountain on! Hope this helps you make your decision, if you need more help then please get in touch. We have a demo here next Sunday if you're local & would like to try a set out?
@@Snowtraxstore Thank you for your answer :) How would you compare the Captis to the Orb?
@@srgrvy9248 The Orb is a more powerful piste performance ski. This will power though turns when you push it & give you the grip you're looking for on the ice. The double metal H shape construction underfoot is the secret behind the power. This does make it less playful than the Captis, so it depends what you're looking to get out of the ski?
@@Snowtraxstore Thank you again for your answer :) I am looking for a primary piste ski, that you can take occasionally off-piste or even sometimes in the park. But the main focus is a good piste ski
@@srgrvy9248 Ok, the Orb sounds like a better option for you, check out our review here ruclips.net/video/uU6PoG2cEq8/видео.html
guys, sorry, but if it’s you in the video: how can you judge a ski, when you don’t know how to ski?
Hi Tom, thanks for watching. Really sorry if you didn't find the review helpful. Most comments have been really positive, we get a lot of praise & thanks from customers who value our expertise, so it's rather disappointing to read this. We hope you have fun when you can get back out on the snow, we're looking forwards to hitting the slopes again too. Stay safe & keep positive!