Professional skiers Camille Jaccoux and Bruno Compagnet founded Black Crows back in 2006 to create their ideal skis. From their now-vast selection, the tough, aggressive Corvus Freebirds—with new titanal plate underfoot—are touring skis that promise precision and grabbiness when turning. Perfect for ambitious skiers or those hoping to feel the thrilling sensations undergirding each movement, these hot pink skis (available in three sizes: 188.2cm, 183.4cm …
In every elite athlete’s career, there comes a time when they must retire from competition. For Bode Miller, that came at 38 years old, after more than two decades of professional ski racing. But instead of fully retiring, Miller decided to capitalize on his unique expertise as one of the greatest skiers of all time and remain active in the world of snow sport. Today, …
Handmade skis—just like bespoke bike frames—came into favor over a decade ago. Respected brands all over began to make skis covered in striking graphics, one-off photography, typography and more. But Mark Wallace, who co-founded Parlor Custom Skis (located outside Boston) in 2014, says he and his partners, Pete Endres and Jason Epstein, had different priorities. They wanted to focus more on the skis’ guts than …
