The New Black Crows Anima (how it skis compared to the old one)
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Got a few months with this ski under my feet now and this is how they feel.
Check them out here: www.black-crows.com/fr/en/p/a...
Thumbnail photo by Anders Vestergård Møller: / andersvest
Camerawork by Joonas Mattila / joonasmattila
0:00 Intro
0:16 The Old Anima
0:42 It's Still Big
1:13 Where I Ski It
1:45 Design Changes (The Tail)
2:20 The New Radius And Flex
4:22 The Camber And Rocker
5:43 Mounting And Binding
6:14 Touring Performance
8:26 Binding Rant
9:02 Outro 
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Recently discovered this gem of a channel and can't get enough of it! Keep at it, Nikolai!
Thanks!
I can’t believe more people don’t watch this guy, best ski channel on RUclips
If this man goes to the freeride world tour he will win verbier
Nikolai, I know these videos take time to make, but I just want more, keep it up ❤️
Juuust posted another one hehe. Thanks
Nothing beats a heavy, damp ski when it come to variable snow :) Great breakdown as always!
Couldn't agree more!
Happy to see you are back doing what you love. Take good care of you new tendon :P
I just found this channel too. Really great presentation and knowledge that easy to understand and how the ski will actually perform. Very refreshing! Thank you for your time! Let us know about the Nocta (old and new)!
I think it will be my next move for my next Black Crows, love my Sevun, love my Navis Freebird, Anima is coming ! Always nice to see your video Nikolai ! Keep going !
Good move😊👊 Thanks!
🤘🤘🤘 really good, thanks!
Thanks for the review. Im mounting some marker alpinist bindings on them right now
Elska kanalen din! Sett veldig pris på denne typen anmeldelse, gode detalja og forklaringa, mye bedre enn det æ opplev fra andre. Trur at dersom du hadde lagd fleire videoa som dette hadde det vært suverent!
Heyhey, takk for tilbakemelding!
I ride the 2018 atris and those are great! Might check out these ones when getting new ones. Keep it up Nikolai 😄
Thanks! Will do!
i love the anima. awesome ski for a quiver of one in my opinion.
You are a madman for skiing that heavy a ski on a relatively light pin binding
I was on the frame touring bindings untill I realized how much better the pins are. highly recommend
You really managed to nail the camera work in that room!
Joonas Mattila getting the shot👊
Let's go!
Hola brother excelente video, saludos desde PERU ✔
Hi Nikolai... great review/insight. Thx for that. Would be great to have you do a video on ski boots you are using
Thanks Reto! I chat a little about my boots here (at 24.30) ruclips.net/video/5t3yWmcCk9Q/видео.html
I'm looking for a resort chop charger that doesn't suck for lower speed bumps/trees... these are definitely going on the list
Its very enriching & chilled how you explain all the aspects of the ski. You should do more advertising, honestly, exactly that way. Congratulation, you make me thinking of moving from Berlin back to the alps where i came from doing extreme skiing again..
Berlin is fun, but the mountains are more fun I think haha!
Nice! So would you say they feel more like a bigger atris, than the old version?
Yeah in a way! A little stiffer though, and still more of a "calm" ride, if that makes any sense?
@@Nikolai_Schirmer Yeah sure! I just love that energetic, reboundy kind of feel you get with the atris through a turn and was thinking the tighter radius and wider shovel might add a bit more of that to the new anima. The old one is super stable but sometimes feels a little bit dead to me.
I have bentchetlers mounted with Salomon shifts at recommended (2.9cm behind center) and I'm finding the mount point to be too far forward in deep snow as I'm used to -6 mounted skis. is it such a bad idea to remount them back a couple cm?
You can remount a few times. No problem. Especially if it’s just moving the same binding you’re not gonna have any issues :-)
Great review, is it possible for you to do a review on the Ferox Freebird?
Don't have them in my quiver now, but I'll see if I can grab a hold of a pair!
Hey Nikolai, would you consider changing the bindings to a Marker Duke or a Shift for Downhill performance?
Not for my daily touring setup, but if I had a combo setup for resort and touring I’d be keen to check out the duke
yes
Any thoughts on the Corvus vs Corvus freebird? Is there a noticeable loss in downhill performance there, and is that loss worth the reduced weight on the way up? I have just recently gotten into ski touring, and was thinking of getting the freebird, but would say that the downhill performance is what's important for me. Great video as per usual!
The corvus freebird is actually really cool! The new version has wood core and a titanal plate that gives you a solid flex, so it skis well for a skier that like to ride hard. The only reason I don't use it a lot is because I have ambitions of going backwards every now and then.
Thanks!
@@Nikolai_Schirmer Hi Nikolai! Thanks for this info! Do you think you could maybe make a short video (or call) on Corvus Freebird? I do not have a test center around and getting some info even from Black Crows is nuts...
I love to bring skis on top of narrow steep couloirs and sometimes the snow can surprise you. In hard conditions my old Animas are getting pretty unstable.
Do you prefere the black crows anima or atris?
Thank you Nikolai for this very useful information and congratulations on your fantastic skiing style! I have been using the Corvus for years, the first one, the all-pink one with a length of 196 and a width at the center of 107 (or 106, I don't remember at the moment). For me, it's a fantastic ski but it has only one flaw: in certain situations, I feel the tail of the ski is a bit too constrained and it bothers me a bit. So, two questions: 1) Does the Anima ski release the tail well (it looks very good when I watch you ski)?
2) What boots do you use that work well with your ION 12 bindings? Many thanks and a hug from Italy. Marco
Hi Marco,
Yes, the anima releases the tail really nicely. It feels consistent and predictable. Which is really necessary at high speeds.
Right now I'm skiing on the hoji free 130, with an intuition tour wrap liner and custom molded soles from sidas. It works great.
Also I actually switched from G3 to Dynafit now for bindings, and I'm now primarily on the Rotation 14, which has proved really trustworthy.
Not that I’ll ever be 1% of the skier you are, but have you tried the new Nocta? I’m looking for a new wide ski and was close to pulling the trigger on the Anima until that new Nocta was released. Living in Utah and skiing 100+ days / year. 95% resort
Thanks for this review. Have you mounted your bindings on the recommended 6 back point or a little bit further to center..? thanks a lot Michael
Glad it helped. I've mounted mine at recommended, and find that well balanced
Every time I see you stomp 5+ rotations on skis with pin binding I can’t believe it’s for real)
How did you overcome a fear of not releasing/releasing to early on not so perfect landings?
You've just gotta give it a go :-) Remember that regular bindings release all the time too
So, it's been two days since the video was released but hopefully you'll catch this question.
I am 1,94cm tall and right above 100kg so with backpack and such probably some where around the 110-115kg range when I go touring.
My question is if you think a regular pin binding would ever work for me, I have been skiing with the kingpin 13 for about 6-7 years now, but I would like to go to a lighter binding on my next ski since I am approaching the end of my studies and I'll finally be able to justify purchasing more then one pair of skis when my income is better and storage space isn't as cramped.
Any way, love the channel and keep up the good work!
Hi there John!
Ah that’s hard to say, as I can’t really speak from experience. I’m 85kg. But they do hold up for big airs where there’s a lot more force from me, so depending on how you ski I suppose they could work well.
Maybe try a demo pair, or borrow someone’s setup for the day if that’s possible?
Hey dude nice video! I have a question.... Im looking for a new One-Quiver ski, specially for off piste.
I was using the Nordica Enforcer 110...how it is compared to this one or the Icelantic Nomad 115?
Hi there,
I haven't actually skied the nomad, but from the specs they look fairly similar except the anima has a longer turning radius which should make them more stable. For the flex, rocker profile etc. I'm not sure.
Depending on where you're based I would also check out the atris for a one quiver ski. It's a little narrower which makes them a tad more versatile. I talk about them here: ruclips.net/video/5t3yWmcCk9Q/видео.html
hi nikolai, Could you please tell us in which terrain you personally prefer the anima 20/21 and where the atris?
Background of my question:
In your other video (The Gear I use) you compared the atris with the older version of the anima. There i totally knew - i go with the atris (next to my Navis), because better at playing in trees, smaller turns,..
Just waiting for the after-season sale.
But now with the new atris with a smaller turning radius, i don't know which one to go with.
My terrain: Couloir(beginner level), high speed, drops, hard underground, powder, but also sometimes in trees and a few piste km. 50% big mountain, 40% side country, 10% piste
If other followers of Nikolai has a hint for me, I'm also grateful.
Thanks a lot.
Chris
Hi there,
I think I would still go with the atris if you’re looking for a more playful and easier to turn ski :)
Could you make a similar vid for the new atris? Love the videos btw.
They're actually the same as the old one 😊 Just new graphics. I talk about them here ruclips.net/video/5t3yWmcCk9Q/видео.html
@@Nikolai_Schirmer Sorry i watched that video but must’ve forgotten. i actually remember now. I was thinking of getting the atris thats why.
Glad to hear they haven't changed, just bought a pair of last year's atris, just waiting to get a pair of Tele bindings back in stock for them
Thoughts on frame vs. tech bindings for a touring newbie?
If it’s a touring setup not meant for resort I’d go texh for sure :) it gives you a way easier hike up. More rigid so that traversing is easier with better power transmission to your edges
nice picture on the right xD
AirBnB providing that A-level art hehe
What do you think about the new altris? Ive been enjoying the hell out of it this season!
Love them
Why not the Ferox Freebird? Lighter, tip and tail rocker, wider for the pow and speed stable?
Not as stable at high speeds. The ferox is more of a cruiser :)
Hei @Nikolai Schirmer! Been loving your vids, you're a true beast of a skier, huge inspiration, keep up the good work. I just ordered a pair of the new Atris and I want your opinion on that. I am 174 cm, 70 kg and I went for the 184 cm length, because of the 10 cm rocker profile. Now it's arrived and I'm a bit nervous about the length, I am pretty advanced I would say, but I haven't got this big of ski. I like going fast with big lines, but I don't want to sacrifice precise maneuverability in trees. I've ordered Shift bindings with it as I plan doing 70/30 resort/touring. Should I change it back to the 178 or just fuck it and send it with this beautiful pair? What would you say?
Hi there, and thanks!
Hard to say really. I'm just 2cm shorter than my atris skis, and it's the longest length, so I don't have any experience with longer lengths. I know Pierre Guyot from the team is pretty happy with them about 10cm longer than him though! And they are very manouverable.
Hmm. Yeah. So kinda depends on whether you want that extra stability from the longer ski or not.
Thanks for your reply! :) I think I`ll stick with the 184 ones.
Why do you use the ions and not the zeds? Especially when you are trying to save weight with your bindings
They're a bit more durable/sturdy :-)
Would you say they are significant worse in terms of freeskiing then the old ones. Does a nose butter feel completly different?
Butters feel the same I’d say
Are the anima birdies different other than the top sheet? The black crows website description for the anima birdie seems to be accidentally copied from the Atris birdie.
It’s a little softer I think, but other than that it should be exactly the same as the men’s version :)
I wanna try backcountry and all-mountain skiing next season, but I'm still a teenager so Idk if it's worth buying skis as opposed to renting them like I've been doing, the rental skis are awful though, but Idk if I'd grow out of them and it would be a waste of money, also I live and ski in New England so the snow is icy and just not that good, what would you recommend doing buying skis or waiting to college and if there are skis what type.
Timothy, I am from New england and have skiied a few places in the world BUT not the presidential range. I wish so badly i got into it when i was young like you. Check out @skithewhites, a ski touring shop in jackson, nh. They can get you on the right path for new england specific back country
I'd say if you're just going for one trip I would rent skis. If you're still growing you will for sure grow out of them. There are a few destinations with good rental options. Maybe try to factor that into your trip planning?
If you do manage to get to a ski area for college I would definitely buy skis. It's good to have a setup you get used to through the winter! I talk about different skis for different conditions here: ruclips.net/video/5t3yWmcCk9Q/видео.html
Thank you
Would you recommend to shift mounting point 2-3 sm back for traditional (non freestyle) skier?
Not really! It’s already -6cm from true center, and where it should be for the sidecut to work properly
@@Nikolai_Schirmer thanks for your reply!
do you tend to use a touring ski more for the downhill performance rather than the uptrack preformance
Yes. 100%. I try to make the uphill as comfortable as possible, while not compromising too much on the downhill. I want my skiing to be on par with the people in the heli.
What skins do you use with these? There's no notch so im worried about the normal design slipping off...
Just regular g3. I got the twintip version too, but it’s been working fine with the regular ones, so I haven’t found the need to switch
Don’t care but I’ve gotta like and watch as background noise to support my man niko
Haha❤️
Have you ever skied the Ferox?
Man I watch your video from the beginning, still impressed how you don’t have milions subscribers! Hit me to share some lines if you came to south Switzerland 👍 keep it up
Thanks Dan!
Hey, great work ! Keep it up🙌
I just bought the 20/21 anima's and I am gona use this ski as a freeride/freestyle bc ski. I was thinking to mount the skis +2cm from recommended.
How further would you mount them without compremising too much the float of the ski?
Hi there! Thanks :)
I haven't tried that for the new one, but on the old one they felt really weird being mounted that far forward. It's not like the bentchetlers for example that are more symmetrical. These really have a longer nose in the design. So yeah. Wouldn't recommend it, but doesn't hurt to try!
@@Nikolai_Schirmer Ok, thank you! I'll try to mount them +1
@@Ebleuez Sweet! Have fun with them😃
Why does it say radius 21 on your ski?
I didn’t even notice that till now! Good eye. They’re supposed to be 19m through the different lengths. Hm. I’ll ask.
Hi Nikolai, what tech binding are you using?
Hi there, the G3 ion12
@@Nikolai_Schirmer Thanks! solid!
Might be a personal, but do you live in lyngen?
1 hour away :)
they look great but a little to heavy for me tbh. i'd reall love to get the atris but tail rocker is really low, that kinda sucks..
Check out the ferox. It’s a good lighter alternative with a higher tail
@@Nikolai_Schirmer yooo! i've never seen this skii, looks interesting! Thanks:)
@@Nikolai_Schirmer with which length would you go, if you were 180 tall and about 73kg. i dont want the ski to be too long.
How about the Atris? I think you rode the Atris in most of your videos last two seasons?
I love the atris too, and I usually take it when I'm too lazy to bring the anima. It's really fun for most conditions, and more fun for hardpack I find. Less fun for bigger lines, bigger airs and deeper snow though.
@@Nikolai_Schirmer How about the Corvus?
Please always show profile of the ski you are reviewing (while ski bases are touching each other). It is quite important to see the rocker shapes/profiles, the amount of camber etc. Only shop assistants show one ski during their ski reviews...
Only shop assistants, and pro skiers :)
Might be time to switch from the Salomon 118 to Blackcrow Anima. Big move for me, but the buzz around Blackcrows is hard to get away from.
The buzz is real!
Nikolai what boots do you ride?
The Dynafit Hoji pro free. I talk about it here: ruclips.net/video/5t3yWmcCk9Q/видео.html
I just took out the my new Anima for a spin in Andermatt. While I do like them, sometimes I have the tendency to "lock" the tails (crossing the tails, and the tailrocker preventing an easy "just uncross them"). I have been on big moutain skis with different sizes for some years now, but all without a huge tail rocker. Any tips on that?
oh! I usually have the opposite problem, with my tips crossing when the going gets tight (not really on the anima though. More on the atris). I did experience the tail cross a few times when I mounted my old anima at +2 from recommended one time. Where have you mounted yours?
@@Nikolai_Schirmer At the recommended mount point, Shifts being the binding. Oh well, I guess I have to work on my technique some more... I do tend to get "lazy" on my stance. Oh, and BTW: Keep up the good work!
When did you switch from the Atris?
Still on the atris too :)
Føle du ofte at Anima e for brei i Tromsø?
Mange daga ja. I går for eksempel. Man klare sæ fint med atris her eller corvus fb eller ferox e.l. 9/10 daga :)
@@Nikolai_Schirmer æ har tenkt å kjøpe nye ski og viste ikke om æ skulle ha 108 eller 118 versjonen av skien. Men trur 108 blir best i Tromsø og e lettere også🤘
do you think that you will be able to give a pair away
I currently just have one pair :-) But I'm sure you might be able to persuade Black Crows to do a giveaway on my account if you DM them enough
@@Nikolai_Schirmer where am i heading,
Instergram?
That 194cm ski is like 190 in real life right?
I think it’s closer to 192
now I want to mount a pair of anima 194
Big boy
Do not, if you have the choice, ride pin bindings in resorts, and especially, don't charge with them. They won't release properly in the toe occasionally, causing a lot of knee injuries. If you want a combined touring AND resort ski, go for the Atomic/Salomon Shift MNC or Marker Duke PT. These two actually have certified DIN release in the toe. Else, keep two separate pairs of skis. Please, I don't want any fellow skiers blowing their knees because of pin bindings. They are best in touring, but that's where it stops
Really though? I’ve never had issues with pin bindings not releasing in the resort. It’s been more an issue with them releasing too early. They’re not good at repeated blows from ice/hardpack, being less flexible than a frame binding, but this causes the opposite of the problem you’re describing. A locked pin binding toe won’t release of course. A frame bidning cranked to 21 won’t either. Don’t do that.
It’d be interesting if there were actual stats on this somewhere.
Can you telemark on these skis .
I telemark the atris. Best ski i ever had.
The reason some people like to put overkill bindings like the shift or some frame binding on relatively light weight skis, instead of saving weight on the bindings and going with a burlier ski, is safety. I love pin bindings, they are perfect for what i do, but i understand why people don't trust them. Releases with pinb. are less predictable, sometimes they release to early something the don't release at all.
That being said the majority of people now buying into the shift hype would probably be better of with a lighter, simpler and more durable tech binding.
I'm even taller than you 200cm, but thin only 81kg, and I damn sure don't ski as aggressively as you.... I don't know if I would need the 194 length or if that would be too much, especially for touring I could probably choose the next length down and save a little bit of weight.
Find a girl/boyfriend who looks at you like Nikolai on his Black Crows Anima ;-)
So sick as always! Best ski content on youtube💯🔥... If you are looking for more ski content, check out my newest edit!
So weird hearing this much talking instead of skiing.
yeah
Shut the hell up. Go watch his skiing videos if you want actual skiing. But many want to hear his opinion on the ski.
@@vitaminb4869 That clearly wasn't a complaint?