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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 92 — the one-ski quiver for women. 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 92 | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 7 | 8🏆 |
| Park | 3🏆 | 2 |
| Playfulness | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 6🏆 | 2 |
The one-ski quiver for women. Intermediate to advanced skiers who want a single ski for the whole mountain. Groomer days, tree runs, light powder, and everything in between.
Beginners who need maximum forgiveness, or dedicated powder chasers who need 97mm+. For pure groomer skiing, the 87 is more precise.
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 92 is best for the one-ski quiver for women. intermediate to advanced skiers who want a single ski for the whole mountain. 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 92 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 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 Nordica Santa Ana 92 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.