Following the recent departure of former Elan Snowboards Division Manager Alexander Klinger, Elan Snowboards has announced a number of organizational changes across its senior management team. Newly appointed Elan & Artec Snowboards Sales & Marketing Mana
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McDavid to Endorse Olympic Skiers
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