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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.
Enforcer 104 — advanced-to-expert skiers who want the widest enforcer for soft snow, chop, crud, trees and spring slush, and have the legs to drive roughly two kilograms of two-sheet-titanal ski per foot. 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 | Enforcer 104 | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 7 | 8🏆 |
| Park | 1 | 2🏆 |
| Playfulness | 5 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 4 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 9🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 6🏆 | 2 |
Advanced-to-expert skiers who want the widest Enforcer for soft snow, chop, crud, trees and spring slush, and have the legs to drive roughly two kilograms of two-sheet-Titanal ski per foot. It suits skiers whose powder days are mostly chopped soft snow rather than bottomless - it smooths the mess and still carves the groomer home - and off-piste-frequent skiers who want maximum damping with room to drift and smear.
Beginners and cruising intermediates: the weight and power are more than they can drive, and the 2024/25 redesign pushed the 104 more squarely into expert territory. Deep-powder-first skiers should look wider and lighter - the width sustains flotation but the weight fights it, so a dedicated powder ski floats better on a bottomless day. Firm-snow skiers who want the quickest edge-to-edge and sharpest carve are better on the narrower 94 or 99. And anyone wanting a light ski for long tours or all-day bumps should look elsewhere: this one is heavy, and hard work in tight moguls. Nordica's chart lists a broad Beginner-Expert range; the independent reviews land on Advanced-Expert, and we side with them.
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 Enforcer 104 is best for advanced-to-expert skiers who want the widest enforcer for soft snow, chop, crud, trees and spring slush, and have the. 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 Nordica Enforcer 104 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 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 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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