2027 Black Crows Vena Cor Skis Review

Reviewer: Tom Beamish, Retail & Rental Supervisor, evo Village Sports
Location: Sun Peaks, BC
Conditions: Blue Bird Groomers

"First impressions on the Vena Cor: it's a fun, playful ski, very soft in the tip and tail, so at lower speeds it just engages nicely into the turns. Very predictable, very intuitive to ride."

The Black Crows Vena Cor drops into the lineup as the wider, wilder sibling to the brand's orange Mirus Cor, stretching the same playful DNA out to a 100mm waist. Poplar wood, full-length carbon stripes, and a double rocker profile keep the ride energetic instead of damp, and the swallowtail shape makes sure you're seen doing it. First impressions land it as a genuinely fun one-ski quiver for skiers who want to carve, slash, and hit side hits without babysitting a demanding plank.

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Black Crows Vena Cor Skis 2027
Black Crows Vena Cor Skis 2027
Black Crows Vena Cor Skis 2027
Black Crows Vena Cor Skis 2027
Black Crows Vena Cor Skis 2027

Pros

  • Poplar wood core with full-length carbon stripes keeps it playful and snappy instead of damp and planted, no metal weighing down the personality
  • Soft tip and tail still hold an edge through the turn instead of washing out, even with that much rocker
  • Stable and predictable off jumps, spins nicely and lands composed
  • One ski does groomers, chop, and soft powder without feeling like a compromise in any of them
  • Swallowtail shape and bright colorway make it as much a style statement as a fun performance ski

Cons

  • Soft playful flex; not built for straightlining or aggressive mogul bashing
  • Rocker in the tip and tail means it skis shorter than the labeled length, especially on hardpack, so size up if you're between lengths
  • Wide-ranging versatility means it won't out-perform a dedicated carver or a dedicated powder ski in their own terrain

Product Details

Rocker Type: Double Rocker with Classic Medium Camber Underfoot

Shape: All-Terrain Freeride Shape (Swallowtail)

Construction: Poplar Wood Core w/ Fiberglass + Full-Length Carbon Stripes

Ability Level: Advanced-Expert

Sidewalls: Semi-Cap, ABS All-Around

Turning Radius: Medium (17m)

Weight: 1775g @ 181cm

Sizes: 160, 167, 174, 181, 188 cm

Who Is It For?

This one's built for the strong intermediate through advanced skier who uses the whole mountain, someone who wants to rip a quick turn off the side of the run, stretch out a long one down the groomer, and still smear around in soft snow without a second ski in the truck. It's not chasing max speed. If you're the type who wants to point it straight through a mogul field and push the limit, the construction puts a ceiling on that, so look elsewhere.

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Specs

Size Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Turning Radius (m)
160 cm 127 100 117 17
167 cm 129 100 119 17
174 cm 129 100 120 17
181 cm 134 100 125 17
188 cm 134 100 125 17

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About the Reviewer

Name: Tom Beamish
Position: Retail & Rental Supervisor, evo Village Sports
Home Mountain: Whistler Blackcomb, BC

Originally hailing from Peterborough, Ontario, I moved to Whistler in 2020 to follow my dreams of skiing every single day. I spend the majority of my winters lapping Whistler Blackcomb, chasing pow and exploring everything this incredible mountain has to offer.

I've been working at evo ever since my move to Whistler, and am currently the retail and rental supervisor at evo Village Sports.