Finally, a way to woo Prince William on the slopes. Or is it Prince Harry who skis? In either case, they'll be mesmerized by your fine form with a little help from the Ski Coach.

Worn like a backpack, the Ski Coach monitors skiers as they zip down the slopes, noting if they are leaning into the hill, or "tipping," instead of using their feet to make turns. If your shoulders are level to the hill as you make a turn, three metal balls inside the Ski Coach make an audible (but subtle) clink. If you hear the roaring sound of silence you know you need to shift your stance.

At $49.95 this helper may seem like the fad slicer-dicer of the ski set, but rest assured: Endorsements for the Ski Coach include those from Bridget Rayward, a five-time New Zealand extreme ski champ, and ski instructors from Colorado and Lake Louise.

To order Ski Coach on-line, visit www.theskicoach.com.
— Julie Traves

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