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Black Crows Octo

Black Crows Octo top sheet, image © Black Crows
image © Black Crows
Category
All-mountain
Profile
not stated
Lengths
167.2 · 173.4 · 179.3 · 185.4 cm
Tip / waist / tail
not published / 84 / not published mm
Radius
not stated
Weight
1,550 g per ski at 173.4 cm
Core
poplar wood
Metal
not stated
Carbon
not stated
Sidewall
not stated
Base
not stated
RRP
No RRP published
Intended ability
not stated
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Lengths and published dimensions

  • 167.2 cm

    Tip (mm)
    not published
    Waist (mm)
    84.0
    Tail (mm)
    not published
    Radius (m)
    not published
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,525

  • 173.4 cm

    Tip (mm)
    not published
    Waist (mm)
    84.0
    Tail (mm)
    not published
    Radius (m)
    not published
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,550

  • 179.3 cm

    Tip (mm)
    not published
    Waist (mm)
    84.0
    Tail (mm)
    not published
    Radius (m)
    not published
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,675

  • 185.4 cm

    Tip (mm)
    not published
    Waist (mm)
    84.0
    Tail (mm)
    not published
    Radius (m)
    not published
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,825
Dimensions by length
LengthTip (mm)Waist (mm)Tail (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g, per ski)
167.2 cmnot published84.0not publishednot published1,525
173.4 cmnot published84.0not publishednot published1,550
179.3 cmnot published84.0not publishednot published1,675
185.4 cmnot published84.0not publishednot published1,825
Black Crows Octo, top view, 173.4 cm: tip not published, waist 84 mm, tail not publishedTAIL not publishedWAIST 84 mmTIP not published

TAIL not publishedWAIST 84 mmTIP not published

“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.

What the model says

Not enough of this ski’s numbers are published yet to run the model.

Who it suits

It suits

None of the three skiers we check puts it in the top half of the catalogue.

It doesn’t suit

  • 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers830 of 858 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Incomplete specs, so no physics model
    • Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
  • 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain593 of 858 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow502 of 858 skis in the catalogue for this skier.

      What the model uses

      Physics inputs
      Flex underfoot202 N·m²est.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
      Camber height5.2 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
      Tip rocker17.6 % of lengthest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
      Tail rocker6.7 % of lengthest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
      Tip rocker height9.6 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
      Tail rocker height2.1 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
      Mount point offset-7.7 cmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)

      Made of

      Construction
      Corepoplar wood
      FibreglassOther layup
      Maker's descriptionpoplar wood and fiberglass

      Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.

      What reviewers say

      Reviews from SkiEssentials (opens in a new tab)

      • 2026 Black Crows Octo Ski Review

        Bob St.Pierre · 8 May 2025 · 179 cm tested

        The 2026 Black Crows Octo replaces the Vertis, adopting styling cues from the Mirus Cor. Built with an accessible softer flex and minimal rocker, it provides great edge grip and effortless turn initiation at moderate speeds. While it struggles in wind-affected crud and has an upper speed limit for aggressive carvers, it excels on groomers and smooth spring slush, offering energetic short-to-medium radius carving without requiring intense physical effort.

        “The ski hooks in instantly due to the longer edge and softer flex” (Bob St.Pierre)
        Read the full review (opens in a new tab)

      • From video

        Black Crows Octo Ski Review

        aussieskier.com · 6 Mar 2024

        Reviewed as the 2024 model.

        The Black Crows Octo is an 84mm-waisted all-mountain carver influenced by the Mirus Cor. Featuring a flatter tail, a more traditional mounting position, and abundant camber pop, it feels somewhat longer than its stated 14-meter turn radius. It offers an engaging on-piste carving feel without the extreme short-radius demands of the Mirus Cor, making it well-suited for skiers who want a classic carving setup with lively energy.

        Watch on YouTube from 0:14 (opens in a new tab)

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      Before you buy

      Ordered by what fits this answer. Partner links say so on the row, and a fee never changes the order.

      Where to buy

      No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.

      Where these numbers come fromblack-crows.com, edgelab.ski, read 9 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours

      Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.