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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These skis span 2 categories (All-Mountain, Carving). Scores reflect each ski's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Serpo — advanced skiers who primarily carve groomers and want a black crows ski that holds an edge on hardpack. 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 | Serpo | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 8🏆 |
| Park | 2🏆 | 2🏆 |
| Playfulness | 5 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 5 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 4🏆 | 2 |
Advanced skiers who primarily carve groomers and want a Black Crows ski that holds an edge on hardpack.
Playful skiers, tree and bump enthusiasts, powder chasers, or anyone who values light weight and quick pivoting.
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 Serpo is best for advanced skiers who primarily carve groomers and want a black crows ski that holds an edge on hardpack. 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 Black Crows Serpo scores highest in Stability at 8/10, 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 Black Crows Serpo leads in Carving with a PTO score of 8/10. 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.
Not sure? Ask us.