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The Extrem Formula 88 is one of the most exciting all-mountain skis we tested this season. Featuring a unique shape and left-right specific design, it carves the piste on rails with an ultra short 11m turn radius yet floats on softer snow too
The Extrem Formula 88 is one of the most exciting all-mountain skis we tested this season. Featuring a unique shape and left-right specific design, it carves the piste on rails with an ultra short 11m turn radius yet floats on softer snow too
Extrem Skis

Extrem Formula 88 Skis - Skis Only

£650.00
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Pre-Launch

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Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice.

The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

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60 Day Easy Returns

How to return an item to us for refund, exchange or warranty claim

We offer a 60 Days returns on the majority of items purchased on our website and in store. Simply return the item unused and undamaged with its original packaging and we will process a refund to you within 7 days to the original payment method. After 60 days the suppliers original warranty will apply, and we will endeavour to repair, replace or refund the item depending on how the supplier sees fit to remedy any acknowledge issue with a product.

STEP 1.
Please download a returns form to complete and enclose with your returrn If you do not have a printer then please write your name and address plus contact number on a piece of paper and your order number from your email confirmation. Using our returns form will ensure faster processing of your return:



STEP 2.

For items that are over 61 x 46 x 46 cm please contact us. For everything else, you can use our Royal Mail returns service clicking on the link below. For returns, we will deduct a subsidised cost of £2.95 when refunding your order. For exchange items we will not charge for the exchange shipping, and for warranty returns if the warranty claim is valid you will not be charged for return shipping.

Returns - Exclusions and Important Information

RETURNING ITEMS WITH BATTERIES - Please use Royal Mail and notify them of the contents when arranging shipping so a battery label can be attached - Please connect batteries before packing, for example batteries should be connected to heated gloves, as this is the only way you can ship items with Lithium Batteries. This is VERY IMPORTANT as items can be destroyed and this is your responsibility when using Royal Mail!

Items Excluded from 60 Days returns:

SKIS – When we sell a pair of skis, we remove the protective packaging and wax the skis to ensure they are ready for use. We will also mount bindings to your requirements (if applicable). As this modifies a new item, we cannot offer our standard returns on skis. Your statutory rights are not affected so if there is a defect with the skis please get in touch and we will remedy this with the supplier as per their warranty process.

SKI BOOTS (CUSTOM FITTED) – When these are fitted in our showroom, we will heat the liner to speed up the moulding process to make the boots bespoke to yourself and custom fitted. We may also make further modifications which are not reversible. We may also make a custom footbed (insole) for your boots. Therefore as all ski boots fitted are modified, they are excluded from the 60 days returns policy. We do however have our “Custom Boot Fit Guarantee” for all ski boot fitting purchases.

BASE LAYERS, SOCKS AND MASKS– Layers next to skin cannot be refunded or exchanged if worn, for hygiene reasons

Gift Purchasing
We extend our 60 day returns window from November 1st, giving you or the receiver of a gift until 31st Jan to contact us to arrange a return or replacement. A proof of purchase will be required.

Our Returns Address

Returns
The Skiers Lounge
Hillhouse Farm
Worthing Road
West Grinstead
West Sussex
RH13 8LG

We always recommend using a tracked returns service if posting items back, as you are responsible for the safe delivery of any returns. If you use our returns link above this will be sent to us using Royal Mail Tracked.

Warranty Returns

If a warranty Item please return the item to us and we will inspect the return and refund or replace as required. You will not be charged for the return shipping of £2.95 if the returned item is a warranty issue.


Extrem Formula 88 Skis - Skis Only

Season:2024/2025

Brand:Extrem Skis

Code:2024 FORMULA 88

The Formula 88 all-mountain skis had us grinning ear-to-ear and you will be too. This super versatile all-mountain ski offers outstanding edge hold and an almost insane amount of agility thanks to an incredibly short 11 metre turn radius.

However, let the turns open and the ski tracks beautifully, and as you head off the sides into fresh powder it floats under total control too. The unique ride capabilities of this ski are thanks to a superb construction which includes an additional Swedish metal laminate 65mm wide to strengthen the flex and increase edge hold, and then the shaping of the skis, featuring a left/right specific setup with the inside edges shortened to further enhance agility throught the whole turn.

Add a generous tip and tail rocker for float in powder, and you have a ski that is a complete blast to ski on and brings out the inner child in you.


Binding suggestions from our ski test team

When you buy skis AND bindings from us you can save money with our Star Buys offers. We have carefully chosen the correct bindings including the correct brake width for your new skis. Simply add the ski length to the basket you wish to buy, and our binding offers will be shown. Below are some of our staff recommendations. You also will get FREE binding installation, DIN setup, waxing and a first service when buying a ski package from us.

buying the correct ski bindings for skis
Warning - Ski deals with cheap bindings Discounters often skis with inappropriate bindings as a special "deal"
Marker Squire 11 A great value performance binding for less aggressive and lighter skiers under 85KG
Look SPX 12The look SPX12 offers lighter heel release whilst remaining fully secure
Marker Griffon 13 Our best-selling ski binding for use across the whole mountain and most ski widths

Our ski testers review of the Extrem Formula 88 Skis

I had the MOST fun in years on these skis. Despite sub-optimal conditions (rain, high winds, white-out) on the second test with these skis I was still grinning ear-to-ear. When I crashed due to me exceeding my abilities on these bruising two ribs, I was still grinning ear-to-ear (when not grimacing!). These are so much fun to ski on, incredibly agile, and look awesome to boot. These have gone straight into my personal ski collection and I won't be lending them out for testing in a hurry...

Scott - Ski Buyer

Skier Level

Beginner Expert

High Speed Comfort

Low High

Low Speed Comfort

Low High

Smoothness

Low High

Responsiveness

Low High

Groomed Piste Performance

Low High

All-Mountain Performance

Low High

Powder Performance

Low High

Technical specifications for the Extrem Formula 88 All-Mountain Skis

Poplar wood cores
The knot free, vertically laminated wood of snappy poplar is a medium lightweight core that gives a playful character of the skis. Combined with Titanal the skis become stiffer and torsional rigid yet keep its playfulness. A CNC-milled and integrated 55x650 mm wood plate of beech secures the mounting of the binding.

Titanal
To increase performance in terms of superior edge grip and high-speed stability, we add a thin strip of 0,4 mm Titanal to the construction. Titanal is the highest strength aluminium-alloy manufactured in an industrial standard process, originally developed for the aerospace industry. Titanal is a registred trademark, owned and produced by AMAG Austria Metall AG.

Race rubber dampening
To minimise vibrations in hard snow conditions, such as icy slopes and wind packed off-piste, Extrem use 1.5 mm race rubber dampening in the tip and tail from Austrian Haberkorn GmbH. Extrem also use 0.2 mm rubber foil in the skis to further strengthen the construction and increase bonding between different materials.

Prepreg glass fibre
Extrem are quite unique using dry Prepreg epoxy resins instead of letting their employees handle liquid epoxy when building skis, which is otherwise practice in the ski industry. Extrem's glass fiber rolls come industrially impregnated with HexPly M78 from the supplier Hexcel, a world-leading producer of advanced composite material for the aerospace industry. This results in a dry, safe and great work environment for the ski builders and significantly increases the quality of the skis.

Austrian race bases
We all like to ski fast! Therefore, Extrem use highest quality Isospeed 7515 race bases from Austrian Isosport GmbH. These running bases are made of ultra-high density polyethylene with high quality graphite for best gliding properties in a wide range of conditions.

Extra thick steel edges
For maximum durability of the skis, Extrem purchase one piece steel edges from the well renowned Waelzholz GmbH, who have manufactured steel edges in Germany for over 50 years. Extrem use their extra thick and durable Profile 132 that is 2.3 mm high and 2.2 mm wide

Extra wide ABS sidewalls
For maximum durability of the skis, Extrem use extra wide 8.5 mm ID 2500 ABS sidewalls from Austrian Isosport GmbH (compared to the ski industry standard width of 5-6 mm).

Top Sheets
For best wear performance and abrasion resistance, Extrem use sublimated 0.55 mm Isocap ICP 8210 top sheets with a structured surface from Austrian Isosport GmbH.

Dimensions
Lengths: 174cm | 182cm
Tips: 131mm | 132mm
Waist: 88mm | 88mm
Tail: 119mm : 120mm
Radius: 11m | 12m
Weight per ski: 1740g | 1880g
Factory edge tune: 88 edge, 1 base
Mounting point: -60mm from centre
Bindings: Not included

Ski Buyers Guide

Buying a pair of skis doesn't need to be a daunting experience. When buying a pair of skis, there are a few simple pieces of information that will help you to find your perfect match. With the introduction of carving skis and new technology, ski length is based more on the user’s weight than the tradition of using your height. Combine this with your ski level and your aspirations and this will help narrow your choice very quickly. Follow these simple steps:

STEP 1 - ABILITY
Firstly choose your current skiing level from the list below:

1 - Never skied before
2 - I can stop with a snowplough
3 - I am doing snowplough turns, and the odd blue run
4 - I am starting to parallel ski and onto blue runs
5 - I am venturing onto reds, and starting to make step turns
6 - I am getting confident on reds, and maybe doing the odd black
7 - I am comfortable skiing most black runs
8 - I am confortable on ice, and venturing off-piste
9 - I am skiing off-piste aggresively, and carving across all pistes
10 - I am a professional experienced ski instructor or racer

Here at The Skiers Lounge we then brake this down into 4 groups:

  • NOVICE (Level 1 to 4)
  • INTERMEDIATE (Level 4-6)
  • ADVANCED (Level 6-8)
  • EXPERT (Level 8-9)
  • PROFESSIONAL (Level 10)

STEP 2 - TERRAIN
Now you know your skier level, you can decide where you will mainly be using your new skis:
  • - Groomed Piste Runs
  • - All snow conditions (From ice to slush)
  • - All mountain skiing conditions (piste and off-piste)
  • - Off-piste skiing (powder)
  • - Ski touring

STEP 3 - SKI LENGTH
For selecting the correct ski length, we take your ability, weight and where you will use the skis, and can calculate an approximate length:

Ski Length Chart


STEP 3 - FINAL ADJUSTMENT FOR SKILL LEVEL

The final calculation- For NOVICE skiers, this is your recommended length. For INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED skiers we recommend adding 5cm to the above measurement, and for EXPERT and PROFESSIONAL skiers you would normally add 10cm to the above length and a little more for freeride skis.

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