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"Scarve" is a contraction of "Skidded Carve", probably 75% plus of intermediate/advanced skiers who think they are carving, are actually scarving. There is nothing wrong with that - most racers scarve turns!
A scarve turn is one where at some point during the turn, a lateral component is involved.
This will cause snow to spray from the skis, and for the thin track left by an edge to become thicker, and less defined.
Normally, to get from a scarve to a carve requires putting additional pressure on the edges, ensuring they are working throughout the turn.
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