Formula 88

The 2027 Extrem Formula 88 is an all-mountain ski built around short, energetic turns. Its 88 mm waist keeps it quick edge to edge on groomers, while the playful rocker and shape leave room for trees, bumps and occasional park laps. The 166, 174 and 182 cm lengths all have unusually short published radii; even the 182 cm is listed at 12.5 m. That makes this a very different choice from a directional ski designed to hold long arcs at speed.

A poplar core and soft tip and tail flex make the ski easier to bend and release. A 65 mm Titanal stringer underfoot adds some edge grip and rebound without turning the whole ski into a stiff metal laminate. Extrem pairs that narrow metal strip with rocker at both ends and an asymmetric sidecut. In Freeride.se’s winter 2026/27 all-mountain test, testers gave the Formula 88 a 5/5: the write-up praised its grip on hard snow and unusually quick turns, and said it was at its best on flatter, groomed pistes. The testers cautioned that skiers who want fast, long-radius turns may prefer a longer-radius model.

Choose the Formula 88 if you like making short carved turns, want a lively ski for mixed resort terrain, and do not need a dedicated powder tool. It can move between groomers, bumps and trees, but its short radius can feel busy if you prefer to point downhill and let a ski run. It is less suited to deep powder or long backcountry climbs than a wider freeride or touring ski. Extrem sells it without bindings, allowing you to choose an alpine setup separately.