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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.
Rustler 9 — all-mountain skiers who prioritize feel and playfulness over raw power. 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 | Rustler 9 | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6 | 8🏆 |
| Park | 4🏆 | 2 |
| Playfulness | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Forgiveness | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Stability | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 7🏆 | 2 |
All-mountain skiers who prioritize feel and playfulness over raw power. The skier who side-hits everything, surfs through trees, and doesn't care about laying down perfect railroad tracks on groomers. Advanced intermediates to experts.
Speed-first chargers, ice-coast hardpack warriors, or skiers who want maximum edge grip. For that, the Enforcer 99 or Stöckli Stormrider 95 is better.
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 Rustler 9 is best for all-mountain skiers who prioritize feel and playfulness over raw power. 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 Rustler 9 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 Black Crows Octo 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 Rustler 9 is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 7/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest ski to progress on among these.
Not sure? Ask us.