Yeah well haven't tried them yet so there's that. And I was interested in a shorter turning radius ski like the Sheeva 9 so there's that.I thought it was a done deal already!
Thread drift but look what I found in a 156
Going to Tahoe on Friday so we'll see if I can get a deal on a demo. They're $80 to demo at Northstar where I'll be staying.....
Oh I won't pay that! It's their closing weekend though. So will ski there and then go to Heavenly and/or Mt Rose for a couple days..... Actually Heavenly has the Black Crows but still demos are ridiculous prices...
) I skied the Camox Birdies in a 156, as that’s what the shop had. After loving them, the shop, of course, offered me a deal on the demo setup (which is the 2019 version of the Birdies with Marker Squire bindings) vs the 2020 model .....the woman insisted the 156 would be perfect vs going to the 162. I have also demoed the Volkl Kenja & Secret, but after yesterday on the Crows ...there is no comparison, IMO. I have not demoed the Black Crows Captis Birdie ...and not sure if I should? (Maybe too similar to my Yumis?). So, any input, advices before I take the plunge?? Thanks Divas!!Hi,
Sorry to be coming into this post a bit after the fact, but I did just demo the Camox Birdie up in VT (Stratton) yesterday. Crazy spring skiing conditions but got to test them on some ice, as well as soft snow. So, all that was missing was freshies in the trees & some bump skiing (praying for snow) I loved them...so now, the decision. I currently have Yumis (2015) that I do like but have been wanting something a bit more “fun” to take into the trees or onto the bumps on a good day in VT. My Yumis are 161 (I’m 5’4” 120lbs & would say I am aggressive ...until I get to an icy steep, then I feel my Yumis slip/slide or could just be operator error
I'm about your weight and height and I'm running the Camox 156 cm this season. For me, the Camox might just be an acceptable one ski quiver for an aggressive skier. Since I'm a little smaller and lighter, the 97 width gives me enough float for 5 to 18 inches of dry powder (repeated testing this past week in Utah) and then I just lean forward to crud bust when the powder is gone. In wet snow, you might prefer something wider and longer. I've found Camox to be quick in the trees and well behaved on skied off and icy patches. I had the same conversation about ski length with the ski rep and he also recommended the 156 length. There are a lot of great deals online on the 2019 Camox. Why not get both of them?Hi,
Sorry to be coming into this post a bit after the fact, but I did just demo the Camox Birdie up in VT (Stratton) yesterday. Crazy spring skiing conditions but got to test them on some ice, as well as soft snow. So, all that was missing was freshies in the trees & some bump skiing (praying for snow) I loved them...so now, the decision. I currently have Yumis (2015) that I do like but have been wanting something a bit more “fun” to take into the trees or onto the bumps on a good day in VT. My Yumis are 161 (I’m 5’4” 120lbs & would say I am aggressive ...until I get to an icy steep, then I feel my Yumis slip/slide or could just be operator error
Good luck!
