Inclination in skiing can be a good thing. Too much, though, and  skiers  literally lose their edge. Banff ski pro Chris Braisby has developed a backpack- like contraption called The Ski  Coach that  keeps  your  shoulders  level with the slope — helping you achieve elusive yet oh-so-important angulation.

The Ski Coach gives you instant audible feedback: “Hey there, buddy, you’re leaning way into  the  hill.”  Or:  “Oops!  There  goes  your edge!” That’s not an exact translation, but you get the picture.

 “When I used The Ski Coach I was able to trans late the abstract concept of how my body should be positioned in relation to the hill into concrete awareness and control of my movements,” says Sunshine tester Gail Edwards. “The Ski Coach provided  immediate  and  kinesthetic  feedback about what I was doing wrong.... it’s like having your own personal instructor…” But cheaper. The Ski Coach is sold online for $49.95. www.theskicoach.com