I’ve always found the worst part of any ski trip to be carrying the skis on the walk between the hotel or car and the lifts. Unlike the old straight skis, modern carvers just don’t stay together, and end up separating from each other at the most awkward moments. Add to this the fact that every time I turn someone gets brained, I also invariably end up carrying everyone else’s skis too, or some other unpleasantness. Trying to balance with all that ungainly weight perched on your shoulders, especially in icy footing is just a pain in the fundamental, and very dangerous.

That’s why this little device is a godsend:

It’s called a SkiSling ski carrier, and it’s a nifty little device that allows you to carry skis slung across your back, in perfect balance. It also means that the children can’t moan any more, as they can carry their own skis quite easily:

Yup, they’re wearing it over their backpacks, it’s that easy to use. They’ve even got their poles in the slings.

When you’re not using it, it just rolls up into a little bundle that fits easily into a jacket or pants pocket. You can get them from http://www.skisling.com