Carving can be one of the must fun and exhilarating things to do on a pair of skis. But only about 10% of skiers on the mountain can actually carve a turn, according to a poll of ski instructors by Ski Magazine. If you're unfamiliar with carving, it's using the sidecut of the ski to leave two clean arcs in the snow. Better yet, leave a series of connected arcs in the snow, much like the letter 'S'. Still unsure? Next time you're riding the chairlift, look down at the trail and see if you can spot some arcs in the snow, or look up some videos of Giant Slalom racers.