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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
Dancer 79 White — intermediate-to-advanced skiers who want a dedicated groomer ski that doesn't feel like a race hand-me-down. 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 | Dancer 79 White | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 9🏆 | 8 |
| Park | 2🏆 | 2🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 6🏆 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 2🏆 | 2🏆 |
Intermediate-to-advanced skiers who want a dedicated groomer ski that doesn't feel like a race hand-me-down. The skier who carves hard but still wants a ski with personality. Works well as a second ski alongside a wider all-mountain setup.
Beginners who need forgiveness, heavy chargers who want maximum dampening at 60+ mph, or anyone looking for off-piste float. If you want more stability and don't mind the weight, the DPS Pisteworks 79 is stiffer and calmer. If you want something wider that can handle mixed conditions, look at the Dancer series in wider widths.
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 Dancer 79 White is best for intermediate-to-advanced skiers who want a dedicated groomer ski that doesn't feel like a race hand-me-down. 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 Faction Dancer 79 White 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 Faction Dancer 79 White leads in Carving with a PTO score of 9/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The Faction Dancer 79 White 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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