R&D Notes · Feb 23

Elevating a Favorite: ShredShox Meets the Black Crows Mirus Cor

Innovation isn't only about new models - it's about enhancing the ride of a well-loved favorite. So we mounted the ShredShox platform under one of our favorite freestyle carvers and went testing.

In the dynamic world of ski performance, innovation isn't solely about creating new models - it's about enhancing the ride of a well-loved favorite. The Black Crows Mirus Cor has had our attention over the last two seasons for its freestyle charm and tight-radius carving. Revered by industry experts for its light construction, unique shaping, and playful precision, it's a ski built on blending finesse with a spirited ride.

Why the Mirus Cor?

The Mirus Cor has earned accolades across the industry for a freestyle design that emphasizes tight-radius carving and a responsive, playful feel. Its light, soft flex, combined with a meticulously engineered shape, enables quick transitions and dynamic maneuverability. Those attributes make it an excellent choice for riders looking to push boundaries and explore freestyle terrain with a ski that delivers both agility and control.

The Experiment: Adding ShredShox

Our recent R&D work focused on understanding how the ShredShox platform could subtly - yet significantly - impact the Mirus Cor's performance. This wasn't about transforming the ski. It was about comparing the traditional "A" experience with the enhanced "B" experience, where ShredShox was mounted to the ski.

It wasn't about transforming the ski - it was about comparing A to B, and letting the platform speak for itself.

High-Speed Carving: Uncompromised Control

One known characteristic of the Mirus Cor is that at high speeds its precision can be challenged, leading to chatter or a feeling of instability during aggressive carving. By introducing the ShredShox platform, we found a marked improvement in high-speed control. The added stability enabled a smoother, more confident carving experience, making tight-radius turns more controlled and predictable - even when pushing the ski's limits.

Freestyle Agility and Playfulness

Designed as a freestyle ski with a playful character, the Mirus Cor excels at quick transitions and energetic, precise carving. You might expect the extra weight of ShredShox to dull that nimbleness - our tests revealed otherwise. The ski held onto its playful essence and responsiveness, while the added suspension provided a noticeable boost in pop through transitions. That translated into better energy absorption on landings, letting riders enjoy the ski's natural agility without compromise.

Final Thoughts

Our R&D work with the Black Crows Mirus Cor and the ShredShox platform highlights an exciting synergy: the Mirus Cor is exceptional on its own, and integrating ShredShox takes its performance to new heights. Enhanced high-speed stability and improved tight-radius carving, combined with the ski's inherent freestyle playfulness, create a refined ride that pushes the boundaries of what's possible on the slopes.

Have you felt the elevated performance ShredShox brings to your freestyle runs? Share your insights in the comments below, and join us as we keep exploring and refining the future of ski innovation.

Same favorite ski. New ceiling.

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