It might seem like an impossible project to replace one Extrem's most successful skis of all time, the Mothertree 95 – a ski that showed the ski world what versatility really means. The brand new Icon 96 takes everything from its predecessor and ramps it up even further, creating a ski that’s carves like a dream, is stable at speeds and floats well in softer snow.
Extrem have given the Icon 96 an extremely versatile shape with a generous amount of rocker in the tip and tail, alongside a ICON 96 finely tuned taper. The poplar wood core is mated with a next-generation, lightweight fiberglass laminate, a smooth combination that blends power, dampening and edge grip without added weight.
The Icon 96 is the perfect choice for the skier looking to do everything with one tool: carving up the frontside, doing a few laps in the trees or checking out the backside of the mountain. Join the ride, this is the birth of a true Icon.
Extrem Icon 96 Construction
• Poplar wood core
• Race rubber dampening
• Sintered race base
• ABS tail protector
Extrem Icon 96 Dimensions
Length (cm): 168 | 165 | 172
Tip (mm): 125 | 126 | 127
Waist (mm): 96 | 96 | 96
Tail (mm): 113 | 114 | 115
Radius (m): 15 | 16 | 17
Weight per ski (g) 1400 | 1560 | 1660
Extrem Ski Co - Sustainability as standard
Living in the mountains, Extrem get a first-hand view of the changes happening to our environment. But sustainability to Extrem Skis has never been about using fancy buzzwords to describe business practices; it’s about what they do every day to produce skis in a way that causes the least possible harm to the nature that surrounds us and to offer a safe and inclusive work environment for their employees. Coming from Jämtland in northern Sweden, bragging isn’t part of their DNA, they prefer sticking to cold, hard facts instead.
Skis built to last
Extrem use the thickest steel edges, bases and ABS sidewalls in the industry.
100% renewable energy
Northern Sweden uses 100% renewable and 100% fossil-free electricity. In fact, the cleanest in the world (app.electricitymaps.com)
Pre-preg construction
Extrem use pre-preg fiberglass and carbon fiber instead of liquid epoxy, which otherwise is the standard in the ski industry.
Minimal use of chemicals
Extrem always strive to keep their use of harmful chemicals to a minimum.
Waste management
They sort and compact all of their waste. It’s then collected by one of the best recycling and waste management companies in the world.
Bio-based and recycled materials
Extrem use bio-based and recycled materials when possible without compromising the quality of their skis.
• 100% recycled ABS sidewalls
• 50% recycled topsheets
• 26% recycled steel edges
Carbon footprint
One pair of Extrem Skis has a carbon footprint of 28,8 kg CO2, including production, waste management, transportation, and materials.
The world’s most sustainable ski production
All this means that Extrem Skis is, in fact, one of the most sustainable ski brands in the world. If not the most sustainable.
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 - TERRAINNow 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:
STEP 3 - FINAL ADJUSTMENT FOR SKILL LEVELThe 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.