18:45: phone-call from Michel at Caribou Sport.  The monoski has arrived and he’s fitted the bindings.  ”Bring a ski-boot, come pick it up.”

19:00: I am the proud owner of a Duret Free 180 monoski!

Tonight: a lack of sleep as I struggle to contain my excitement at the shiny new hardware.

Tomorrow: the madness begins!

Photos to follow…