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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.
Rallybird Soul 92 — intermediate-to-advanced women who want a versatile all-mountain freeride ski. 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 | Rallybird Soul 92 | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 5 | 8🏆 |
| Park | 3🏆 | 2 |
| Playfulness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Stability | 5 | 6🏆 |
| Powder | 6🏆 | 2 |
Intermediate-to-advanced women who want a versatile all-mountain freeride ski. The woman who skis 15-30 days per season across groomers, trees, bumps, and occasional soft snow. Especially good for lighter women (120-160 lbs) who need a responsive ski.
Expert women who charge at high speeds -- they need metal. Very tall or heavy women who need a longer ski. True beginners who should start with the Experience line.
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 Rallybird Soul 92 is best for intermediate-to-advanced women who want a versatile all-mountain freeride ski. 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 Black Crows Octo scores highest in Stability at 6/10, 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 Rossignol Rallybird Soul 92 is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 8/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest ski to progress on among these.
Not sure? Ask us.