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Monoski Test Tour 2010 - It's back !

Monoski, the atypical ride, is back - with a vengeance! How to explain this "second coming", that seizes not only the "Bring Back The 80's" crowd but the new generations as well?
It seems, very simply, that monoski has taken the turn of the new millennium, benefitting from recent technological breakthroughs and having undergone some serious face-lifting.
Indeed, board-makers have hopped on the technological bandwagon, leading to innovative concepts for the new monoskis, tailored to the expectations of today's riders, be they piste-only, free-ride, carving, snow parks, etc.
In 2010, there is a monoski for everyone, for every spot, for every style: over 20 different models are on offer, they are parabolic, multipurpose for all types of pistes, cut for carving, playful and double-ended to cruise the snow parks, there are derby boards for those who like it straight down, FAT boards for deep powder, and even a specially designed speed skiing model! Even during the golden 80's, when monoski was king, no such profusion of makes and models has ever been on display.

In 2010, the French Monoski Association celebrates its 10^th anniversary by organizing the first MONOSKI TEST TOUR, consisting of a string of convivial meetings throughout the season, with exhibitions, contests, and introductions for beginners - and of course, free board testing sessions, as monoski makers will participate too! The MONOSKI TEST TOUR will travel around 11 resorts in the Alps and the Pyrenees, it can't be missed!

These testing sessions are FREE and OPEN TO ALL: from expert skiers wanting something new to old-timers curious about the new models, from fearless young shoots eager for novelty to atypical and non-conformist riders who want out of the mold, indeed to anyone who wants pure sensations and who's ready for a discovery, an encounter… or a revelation. Caution! Once you've tried it, you'll be hooked…

* Fête de la Glisse (Avoriaz, Northern Alps) 12 & 13 December 2009 The early season's snow sports show, organized by the Avoriaz tourist office (free-ride and boards tests)
* Monomaniak (Luz Ardiden, Pyrenees) 16 & 17 January 2010 A new monoski meeting, organized by the Luz Ardiden tourist office (free-ride, boarder cross, club night…)
* Monomitik (Les Angles, Pyrenees) 23 & 24 January 2010 THE now-incontrovertible monoski event in the Pyrenees, organized by Les Angles tourist office (boards tests, free-ride, contests, animations...)
* Monoroza (La Rosière, Northern Alps) 7 February 2010 New monoski meeting, organized by the French Monoski Association (free-ride and boards tests)
* Praz Freestyle Day (Praz sur Arly, Northern Alps) 13 & 14 February 2010 The freestyle show, organized by the Praz sur Arly tourist office (free-ride and boards tests)
* Mono d'Enfer (St Jean d'Aulps, Northern Alps) 27 & 28 February 2010 New monoski meeting, organized by the French Monoski Association (free-ride, boards tests, descent by torchlight...)
* Mondial du Monoski (La Grave/Auris-en-Oisans, Southern Alps) 8 to 14 March 2010 The biggest monoski meeting worldwide, organized by the French Monoski Association (free-ride, boards tests, contests, animations...)
* Revival (Prapoutel/7Laux, Southern Alps) 26 to 28 March 2010 Monoski meeting organized by the Prapoutel tourist office (night monoski, boards tests, barbecue, music and costume contest)
* Derby de la Meije (La Grave, Southern Alps) 29 March to 2 April 2010 The most famous of derby races, organized by the Association du Derby de la Meije (free-ride et boards tests)
* Mets d'la Wax (Valmorel, Northern Alps) 2 to 4 April 2010 The show for snow sports and mountain movies, organized by "Mets d'la Wax" association (boards tests, participation to the film festival)
* Cham'XP (Chamonix, Northern Alps) 17 & 18 avril 2010 End-of-season monoski meeting, organized by the French Monoski Association (free-ride and boards tests)