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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.
Santa Ana 87 — strong intermediate to advanced women who spend most of their time on groomers and 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 | Santa Ana 87 | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 8🏆 |
| Park | 3🏆 | 2 |
| Playfulness | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 4🏆 | 2 |
Strong intermediate to advanced women who spend most of their time on groomers and hardpack. The skier who wants real performance, not a soft, easy women's ski. Carvers who push speed.
Beginners, powder chasers, or lighter skiers who prefer a softer flex. For more off-piste capability, step up to the Santa Ana 92 or 97.
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 Santa Ana 87 is best for strong intermediate to advanced women who spend most of their time on groomers and 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 Nordica Santa Ana 87 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 Nordica Santa Ana 87 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 Nordica Santa Ana 87 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.