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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.
Black Pearl 84 — intermediate to advanced skiers who spend 80%+ 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 | Black Pearl 84 | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 8🏆 |
| Park | 3🏆 | 2 |
| Playfulness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Stability | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 4🏆 | 2 |
Intermediate to advanced skiers who spend 80%+ on groomers. All-day cruisers. The skier who wants something easy to ski but not boring. Works great as a dedicated frontside ski in a two-ski quiver.
Powder days, park, or anyone who needs all-mountain width. If you venture off-piste regularly, step up to the Black Pearl 88 or 94.
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 Black Pearl 84 is best for intermediate to advanced skiers who spend 80%+ on groomers. all-day cruisers. 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 Blizzard Black Pearl 84 scores highest in Stability at 7/10, 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 Blizzard Black Pearl 84 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 Blizzard Black Pearl 84 is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 8/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest ski to progress on among these.
Not sure? Ask us.