24/25 Black Crows lineup, new Corvus, & more w/ co-founder Camille Jaccoux

24/25 Black Crows lineup, new Corvus, & more w/ co-founder Camille Jaccoux

Author: BLISTER June 28, 2024 Duration: 53:16

Camille Jaccoux, co-founder of Black Crows Skis, is back on GEAR:30 to catch up on what the brand has been up to since last we spoke four years ago; the legacy of the iconic Corvus; how they overhauled it for 24/25; other new products they’re rolling out this winter; and a whole lot more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Black Crows Since the Pandemic (4:04)

Touring Lineup (7:33)

New Octo & Octo Birdie (9:59)

Global Market Share (15:39)

The Corvus Legacy (20:09)

New 24/25 Corvus (25:42)

24/25 Lineup Highlights (33:00)

Other Products (42:30)

Ghost Resorts (45:06)

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