Reviewers Are Wrong About Black Crows Skis and I'm SICK OF IT: Questions and Answers

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @SkiEssentials
    @SkiEssentials 8 дней назад +29

    Octo is sweet! It doesn't have as much bite as Mirus Cor, partly due to less metal, partly due to the difference in tail shape and overall flex. It's not a wildly unstable ski, but like if you skied it back to back with a Justis, Serpo, or to stay in the same width range, say, Montero AR, Anomaly 84, Redster Q9.8, Supershape Titan, MX84, it's not even in the same league for overall stability. Awesome ski, but not a charger in our opinion.

    • @djwoodco
      @djwoodco 8 дней назад

      My point exactly. It's not unstable, but I was able to fold it and got bucked in a tight, carved turn. And FWIW, my words were "I do think heavy and/or powerful skiers can pretty easily overpower the Octo if they intend to treat it like a FIS slalom ski."

    • @simonorr594
      @simonorr594 8 дней назад

      Great to this comment!

    • @simongloutnez589
      @simongloutnez589 8 дней назад +1

      Haven't skied it, but looking at footage, looks like a ski that will not be stable if you're style is straighline-side ways haha 😅
      Looks fine if you link carved turns tho! Or short skidded turns.

    • @SkiEssentials
      @SkiEssentials 8 дней назад +5

      @@simongloutnez589 Ha! If that's a nod at how I (Jeff) ski, touche, although I do enjoy bending a ski and making a clean round turn too! Perhaps the most telling experience for me was filming/following my wife skiing it. She's a former D1, NorAm SL racer (you can look up her FIS profile for confirmation). When I first learned of the ski, I thought, "she's going to love this!" and while she didn't dislike it, she can't ski it like those other skis I listed. Watching her on an Octo vs an MX84, she's doing two very different things.

    • @simongloutnez589
      @simongloutnez589 8 дней назад

      @@SkiEssentials I remeber those footages! They were very telling your right!

  • @trevorgreen6970
    @trevorgreen6970 9 дней назад +5

    Proud owner of a pair of 2024 Mirus Cor Black Crows..........If you have not tried them, don't hate. They are the most entertaining (FUN) ski I have ever skied on. I usually love cruising and carving groomed blues and blacks and messing in the trees. These do both amazingly well, just in a very different manner and feel. I defy you to try them and not grin from ear to ear the whole time. Next pair on my list is the Octo........ Just got the QST 98s, so next year for the Octos... or if I start drinking one night this weekend while I'm surfing online.... could definitely happen :).

  • @rmnley
    @rmnley 9 дней назад +5

    The boot question is another reason to consider a custom liner like ZipFits. Your shell outlasts your liner 100%, the ZipFit will out last your shell. You can get 150-200 days on a good shell pretty easily, and to keep good performance in that boot you would need 2-3 stock liners.

  • @jonschmitt232
    @jonschmitt232 7 дней назад +3

    Just ordered some Atomic Maverick 95s and Look SPX bindings. Pretty stoked. Skis were the 24s and only 409 dollars at L9 sports. Bindings were only 150 at Evo.

  • @ShaunEk1
    @ShaunEk1 7 дней назад +2

    When I first started seeing the rickety videos I was a little taken back by the low quality location he shoots at. I mean that fence. Under a jungle gym. With a random blanket over the top. And in this video the blanket waving in the wind. Haha, pretty terrible, but somehow I have come to love it and I hope he keeps doing his videos outside like this, it is kinda charming.

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  6 дней назад +1

      Thanks! I think? haha, yes it's a low budget production, but it's allowed me to make more content.
      I do hope to one day be able to record indoors just because the wind can get a bit annoying to record around. But all in all I'd rather prioritize honest and consistent content over polish.
      Thanks for watching and sticking with me

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  3 дня назад +1

      This comment will be featured in my next video

  • @keith2076
    @keith2076 9 дней назад +1

    Thanks for the offer of a ski recommendation......but I'm full up w/skis right now 🙂.
    There ARE good deals to be had!

  • @StartCodonUST
    @StartCodonUST 8 дней назад +1

    I've talked about the the Octo with multiple people at my local shop. I've had conversations about lots of skis with them previously, including my quiver of pretty stiff, aggressive skis, but they all seemed pretty convinced that it was too intermediate-oriented for me even compared to the Mirus Cor and even if I was in the market for a "day off" ski that's not as demanding. Looking forward to more discussion this winter, and I still feel like I need to try to get my hands on a demo for it, though preferably on a day that I'm skiing with friends and family who may be looking for a more approachable carving ski anyway.

  • @pepplanas8806
    @pepplanas8806 8 дней назад +1

    Hi Ellie. 80 kg is aprox 177 pounds. Thanks a lot for your answer. Check the written rewiew od BC Octo in ski essentials, and the video of Powder7 about best carving skis 2025. In the video they say the octos have even angle limit so moderate carving only. Best!!!!

  • @eatcake7572
    @eatcake7572 8 дней назад

    Utah Skis always has great deals and awesome customer service! I bought a pair of Bent from them, and the skis arrived fast with no damages. Utah Skis, yep yep i’d buy again

  • @RogerBradshaw-dc1hm
    @RogerBradshaw-dc1hm 8 дней назад +2

    Elliott, Love your channel ❤. I'm hoping for a great Black Friday deal on a mid-80s ski.
    Brundage opens tomorrow and will be operating 7 days a week!! Earliest opening in nearly 20 years! I'll be there with my new QST 98. First time putting them on snow. Can't wait! Thank you La Nina!
    I see Bogus will start weekend operations on Saturday. Enjoy!

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  8 дней назад +1

      Thanks Roger! should be a new deal video out today, but I'll keep an eye out for you going into next week/ black friday. Anything in particular you're looking for? I might skip opening day at bogus, just because it's only that beginner chair and I would guess it will be crowded opening weekend. But I'm very excited in general.

    • @RogerBradshaw-dc1hm
      @RogerBradshaw-dc1hm 7 дней назад +1

      @@RicketySkiReviews Yeah, I'm having second thoughts about going out tomorrow. We're having a brief warming trend with rain/snow mix near the base. I'll see how things look in the morning. Brundage will have 3 chairs running - Easy Street, Bear, and Blue Bird. This opens up almost all the front side and Lakeview Ridge.
      As far as mid-80 skis, I'm not really sure. I want to stay under $500. I had a season rental last winter and ended up spending most of my time on the Stance 80. While it was an okay ski for me, I don't want to own it. The only other long-term rentals available were Volkl RTM and Salomon S/Force. I didn't like either of those.
      By the time I was ready to try some of the demo skis, all they had available were 92 or wider. I did demo the Black Crow Serpo 93 and Kastle ZX92. They were nice skis. I enjoyed the few hours I spent on them. I also demo'ed Dynastar M-Pro 99 (not for me), Faction Prodigy 2 (not for me), and Elan Playmaker 101 (OK but nothing special for me).
      I now own the QST98's, so I would like to get a narrower frontside or all-mountain ski. I've seen some great deals, even locally, on 2024 Ripstick 88 but have never tried it, so I don't know if it's the right choice. Reviews of the Blizzard Anomaly 84 and Nordica Steadfast 85 make them seem tempting, but ,again, have never tried them.

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  7 дней назад

      @@RogerBradshaw-dc1hm Interesting, off the top of my head the skis I really love in that range would be like the Kendo 88/ Mantra 88 though they don't typically go under $500. I love my Maverick 88's but you have to kind of time it perfectly in the spring to find them on sale, that width seems to be more popular lately: I know it's not in the 80s but the Qst 92 is really great, same for the Head Kore 93.
      As far as deals go the best thing I'm seeing that matches what you're talking about is the Rossignol Experience 86 Basalt, for $299 right now (do you have any experience testing these? Bogus carries them at the demo shop): www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=132&pw=372417&mi=10270&pt=3&pri=790081
      Don't buy if you don't need it, or I would wait if you want to time out the maverick, but this is a good option that's out there currently.
      I'm amazed how early Brundage will be open with no snow making!
      Cheers,
      -Elliott

    • @RogerBradshaw-dc1hm
      @RogerBradshaw-dc1hm 6 дней назад

      @@RicketySkiReviews That's why Brundage claims "Best Snow in Idaho!" 😁

  • @commandertree6299
    @commandertree6299 8 дней назад

    Hi Elliot, I'm an avid fan of your RUclips channel and I just helped my brother pick up the bent 110 he's so happy. I also just found the Line Black Friday deal and picked up some vision 108 very excited for the backcountry season. Thanks dude! I hope to review them myself at the end of the season.

    • @commandertree6299
      @commandertree6299 8 дней назад

      And yes, I know Line is made in China but I'm selfish and want cheap skis

  • @Watchdog2024
    @Watchdog2024 8 дней назад +1

    You nailed it...

  • @samsinite100
    @samsinite100 2 дня назад

    I’m not a skier (I snowboard, the rest of my family skis), but I see Nikolai Schirmer rip down very steep backcountry stuff on Crows. Not sure which skis he uses, and yeah he’s a pro, but I doubt he would use skis that couldn’t perform at high speeds.

  • @dwaynenarayan3716
    @dwaynenarayan3716 7 дней назад +1

    Sorry about the haters. Don’t change a thing.
    Any thoughts about adjustable poles. Good brands?

  • @spencerriding2904
    @spencerriding2904 8 дней назад

    looking to replace my volkl rtm 84s in the near future. as a new england based intermediate-advanced skier (5'11" 215 lbs) what's your recommendation for a good daily driver for a similar feel? obv the deacons are on my radar and theoretically the peregrines (though those are probably out of my price range atm), but i was wondering what else i should look into

  • @jasonholland3837
    @jasonholland3837 8 дней назад

    Looking for a ski good in moguls and could be used in smaller park features like a box or low rail. Any recommendations? I was thinking of a Faction Prodigy 1 or an ARV 88 by Armada. I would use your links if you have one.

  • @twifosp1
    @twifosp1 9 дней назад +2

    you can over power just about any ski if the mounting point is off or it's on a demo binding with a ton of height

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket 8 дней назад

      I think my hips and knees would go out of joint before my Volkl Unlimited AC40's would get over powered.

    • @simongloutnez589
      @simongloutnez589 8 дней назад

      ​​​i mean if you ski a slalom race ski in the gs course, and really try to win the race, you'll likely overpower it 😅 it all depends on the skiing style
      This also applies for mandatory straightlines 😂

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket 8 дней назад

      I've chewed deep groves into hardpack grooming on sub-zero temp days. I'd say I'm powering the skis pretty decent.

    • @simongloutnez589
      @simongloutnez589 8 дней назад

      @@exothermal.sprocket I'm sure you kinda do overpower them then, but its fine. Cause YOU as a skier are stable enough thay you dont need the ski to be stable for you. It will be tiring tho 😅

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket 8 дней назад

      @@simongloutnez589 I do enjoy carving, but I grew up midwest where powder was a foreign asset.

  • @res_ipsa-REX
    @res_ipsa-REX 8 дней назад

    For a day you are primarily on the groomers and the snow is on the harder side (not bulletproof, but the harder snow we get sometimes out West) and you were offered a free pair of skis and could only choose one... Octo or Montero??

  • @jons7e
    @jons7e 8 дней назад

    I have a Ripstick 96 Black Edition... do you think it's enough for an east coast powder day, or should I get another ski that's in that 106 range?

    • @coasterrider159753
      @coasterrider159753 8 дней назад

      I just picked up the Ripstick 96 green. I am also on the east coast and have not skied the ripstick yet however I think it will be plenty of ski for an east coast powder day. I actually plan to do some touring with my ripstick in search of powder. I have been on an enforcer 100 for a few years and it has handled the deepest days at jay. the ripstick is only 4 mm thinner at the waist but its actually 5 mm wider at the shovel (Compared to my enforcer). I think the 106 is too wide for the east except for the best powder day of the year once a year.

  • @mathieug6136
    @mathieug6136 8 дней назад

    The octo stiffness numbers are fairly low on soothski. Seems the shaping makes it quite fun anyway. It's what I recommended to my little sister for her first season after she completes some classes

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  8 дней назад +1

      oh very cool, that short radius will come in handy for sure!

  • @Sck519
    @Sck519 9 дней назад +4

    Anytime you see a deal, I hope you get a lot shorter or a lot taller. There is rarely a deal for people of normal size

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  9 дней назад

      🤣 omg I'm dying. There has been pretty good luck lately for 180 skis I've found

    • @keith2076
      @keith2076 9 дней назад

      It's true! I wear a 25.5 boot...and they're always one of the last sizes available and deeply discounted. I got a NEW Lange RX120 for $175 (two years old) a year ago.

    • @GrampyScott
      @GrampyScott 8 дней назад

      Not this year. Deals have been everywhere in all sizes.

  • @joeystalloney5109
    @joeystalloney5109 8 дней назад

    Last demo day I really enjoyed their carving skis-- Mirus Cor, Serpo. Did not like their rockered stuff (but I'm a carver at heart).

  • @sknowmann
    @sknowmann 9 дней назад +3

    Thanks for your comments on the Octo. I was actually contemplating between the Serpo or Justis, but I might add Octo to the mix.
    Do you have any experience on the Justis? It seems like a unique ski; however, I’m wondering if it being unchanged since 2021 is any cause for concern…perhaps due?
    Grateful for your channel.

    • @SkiEssentials
      @SkiEssentials 8 дней назад +5

      Not trying to highjack Elliott's comment section, but Justis is pretty incredible. There aren't really any other skis that share its combination of a powerful build and a playful shape. No cause for concern that it hasn't changed. It's one of those situations where it's a good ski, has a good following, people really like it, and it continues to sell at a consistent rate, so there's no need to change it. I bet we'll see something different soon, but if anything, that might be even more reason to buy it, rather than not to buy it.
      Again not trying to butt-in, just thought I'd share my thoughts!

    • @sknowmann
      @sknowmann 8 дней назад +1

      @SkiEssentials Thank you! This really helped!
      I’m looking to replace my 2014 Nórdica Hell and Back in 177. It’s still great in the groomers but sluggish everywhere else. That’s the last piece in the quiver that needs to be updated.
      I’m a pretty short and light guy (5’6” @ 140lbs) but I charge hard on groomers and prefer a longer radius. I’m really close to pulling the trigger on the Justis but would you recommend I size down to the 171?
      Any chance you remember the Hell and Back from 2014? Lol

    • @sknowmann
      @sknowmann 8 дней назад

      @ also, guys rock over there 👊

    • @SkiEssentials
      @SkiEssentials 8 дней назад +3

      @@sknowmann sure do! I (Jeff) have been in the industry for a long time now. Skied on and sold plenty of Hell & Backs! Remember the Helldorado? Thing was sweet.
      Toss up on length for Justis. I've got 4 inches and 20 lbs on you and I've always preferred it in the 177. My instincts are you'd be better off on the 171, simply because I often ski longer lengths than that in other skis, but I've never ever felt a need to go longer on the Justis. While I'm sure you could ski the 177, it's hard for me to think you'd really be gaining much, and potentially losing a decent amount of maneuverability. They're not light.

    • @sknowmann
      @sknowmann 8 дней назад

      @ I always wanted to try the Helldorado! But I never got around to it. What a flashback lol.
      Thanks for your insight Jeff. You’re the man. I’ve been watching a bunch of your content. I think this exchange helped me make the decision though.
      I will finally be replacing my H&B’s with the Justis. Can’t wait 🤘

  • @yulmp2
    @yulmp2 8 дней назад

    Could you please review some Dynastar skis?

  • @carterfan80
    @carterfan80 8 дней назад

    I've always heard a pair of boots are good for about 100 days. Which matches up with your 4 to 500 hours

  • @samsappleton8381
    @samsappleton8381 8 дней назад

    Freedom units. Love it.

  • @zacharyrosenstein2223
    @zacharyrosenstein2223 8 дней назад

    hey i just bought the volkl revolt 114 im a good skier and on a freeride team at squaw do you think that's a good daily driver or should it be more of a pow/good snow ski?

    • @zacharyrosenstein2223
      @zacharyrosenstein2223 8 дней назад

      + i am 5'7 128 freedom units (still growing) and bought a 177 ski

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  8 дней назад

      imo that's a bit wide for a daily, even for squaw, there's a really good deal on Salomon Qst 98's right now that I think would be a better daily: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=132&pw=372417&mi=10270&pt=3&pri=793405
      Or Zach skis his Atomic Maverick 95 Ti out there: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=132&pw=372417&mi=10270&pt=3&pri=791935
      Both good prices at the moment. Some people get away with it, but I find skis that wide make my hips tired after 3-4 hours of use.

    • @zacharyrosenstein2223
      @zacharyrosenstein2223 7 дней назад

      @@RicketySkiReviews oh cool i already have a faction prodigy 3 that i think is just all right so that will probably be my daily for this season and next season I will most likely invest in a smaller ski as in 100-95 lol thanks for the help.

  • @simonorr594
    @simonorr594 8 дней назад +1

    Elliot, when you go to Chamonix, are you stopping in to see the Black Crows design team? BTW, if you can take the kids, it's awesome fun for them too

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  8 дней назад

      I've actually already taken my kids to chamonix a couple years back, we did Lyon, Cannes, Nice, Chamonix and Montpellier, it was so so beautiful, I love France.

  • @danielz7789
    @danielz7789 8 дней назад +1

    You should be objective with those ski deals. keep your integrity of benefits your viewers and you'll just keep growing with that.

    • @RicketySkiReviews
      @RicketySkiReviews  8 дней назад

      I think I am? I don't delete comments redirecting people to alternatives, but in the video dropping today I combed through 3,200 items that were "deals" from Evo. It's not practical for me to comb through each and every website when they don't support the channel being self sustaining. And honestly if things aren't a good deal imo, I just don't bring it up.
      If I was really motivated by $ I wouldn't mention deals bc it's based on percentage, but I like deals, and I care about people getting a good value. But I don't have the time or desire to curate deals for retailers who aren't willing to work with me.

  • @Turningboardz
    @Turningboardz 9 дней назад

    Lib Tech skis? Haven’t seen many reviews. Curious about the R.A.D tech as a new skier. Thank you 🤙

  • @muchmuchmore
    @muchmuchmore 8 дней назад

    1 kg is 2.2 lbs, so just double it to be close, or double it and add 10 percent to be spot on.

  • @davidbeazer9799
    @davidbeazer9799 9 дней назад +2

    So…. Did your hair stylist get back? Can’t tell! 😂. JK

  • @normalizedaudio2481
    @normalizedaudio2481 8 дней назад +1

    I got some nice XC for a dollar.

  • @carterfan80
    @carterfan80 8 дней назад +1

    I think your credibility is still intact😂😂 ignore the haters. I would like to see you reach a little bit further beyond your Affiliates in your deals videos . I understand you have to be a little bit self-serving, and I think you do a good job of being balanced. However I've seen some deals that sometimes 20%+ cheaper than some of your deals. ( your deals are always good but there are better if you know where to look) 😮

  • @osceolaseminole5596
    @osceolaseminole5596 8 дней назад +1

    Pay no heed to the uniformed and their nasty comments.

  • @JefffromCanmore
    @JefffromCanmore 2 дня назад

    What are you sick of? You couldn’t find any articles to support the person’s quote. Click bait blah blah blah