What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"This ski hits the sweet spot for everyday resort use. It's narrow enough for quick edge-to-edge carving but still has the rocker and flex to handle softer snow and mixed conditions. Easy to ski, but with enough performance to keep advanced riders happy."We love a ski that can bounce between crisp corduroy turns and creative lines off the side of the trail, and the Captis Birdie was built for just that. Its 90mm waist makes it quick and responsive on firm snow, while the double rocker profile adds the pivot and float needed for softer snow and mixed terrain. The poplar wood core keeps the ski lively without feeling twitchy, and a progressive flex pattern provides comfort and efficiency across different turn shapes. A slightly shorter sidecut promotes quick, reactive carving, making this ski as fun on a blue groomer as it is dipping into trees for a hidden stash.