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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
Redster S9 Revoshock S — expert carvers, masters racers, and ex-racers who want slalom precision on groomers. Octo — intermediate-to-advanced skiers who love carving groomers and want something lighter and more playful than traditional metal carving skis. Check the radar chart below to see where each one wins.
Each row compares all skis on one dimension. 🏆 marks the highest score.
| Dimension | Redster S9 Revoshock S | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 10🏆 | 8 |
| Park | 1 | 2🏆 |
| Playfulness | 3 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 3 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 9🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 1 | 2🏆 |
Expert carvers, Masters racers, and ex-racers who want slalom precision on groomers. The skier who comes for first chair on a Tuesday morning and carves until the snow gets soft.
Anyone below advanced level, all-mountain skiers, powder days, or anyone who values comfort over performance. For a more versatile Redster, look at the Q9.8.
Intermediate-to-advanced skiers who love carving groomers and want something lighter and more playful than traditional metal carving skis.
Ice coast carvers who need maximum edge hold. High-speed chargers. Anyone who ventures off-piste.
The Redster S9 Revoshock S is best for expert carvers, masters racers, and ex-racers who want slalom precision on groomers. The Octo is best for intermediate-to-advanced skiers who love carving groomers and want something lighter and more playful than traditional. The right choice depends on your primary terrain, ability level, and riding style.
The Atomic Redster S9 Revoshock S scores highest in Stability at 9/10, making it the strongest all-mountain option. It handles groomers, chop, and variable conditions without losing composure, so it's the best single-ski choice for skiers who want one pair for the whole mountain.
The Atomic Redster S9 Revoshock S leads in Carving with a PTO score of 10/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The Black Crows Octo is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 6/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest ski to progress on among these.
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