Extrem Drifter 96 2026/27

Extrem Drifter 96: light on the way up, strong on the descent

The Drifter 96 is a light carbon ski for long tours and big adventures. It is aimed at anyone who wants to carry as little weight as possible up the mountain without giving up performance on the descent, whether in fresh powder or on wind-packed snow.

With a waist width of 96 mm and a radius of 14 to 18 metres (depending on length), it is as suitable for touring as for use in off-piste terrain. The weight is only 1,235 to 1,595 grams per ski. The rocker in tip and tail makes it versatile, and the light wood core provides a lively, agile and easily controllable ride feel.

At a glance

• Type: carbon touring ski for touring, all-mountain and freeride
• Waist width: 96 mm
• Tip / tail: 125–129 mm / 113–117 mm
• Radius: 14 m (158 cm), 15 m (165 cm), 16 m (172 cm), 17 m (179 cm), 18 m (186 cm)
• Weight per ski: 1,235 g (158 cm) to 1,595 g (186 cm)
• Lengths: 158, 165, 172, 179, 186 cm
• Profile: versatile rocker in tip and tail
• Edge angle: 88°/1°
• Recommended length: about your height, for agility and low weight

Handmade in Åre, Sweden

Extrem builds its skis by hand in Åre. Production runs on 100 % renewable hydropower, and the CO₂ footprint is 28.8 kg per pair (including material, manufacturing, transport and disposal). The ABS plastic is made of 70 % recycled material, the topsheet of 50 % and the steel edges of 20 %.

Construction

• Core: Light wood core of poplar and paulownia, lively, agile and easy to handle
• Laminate: Carbon construction with carbon reinforcements plus prepreg of glass and carbon fibres with epoxy, for even distribution and additional strength
• Binding plate: CNC-milled beech plate (55 x 650 mm)
• Edges: Extra-wide ABS sidewall (8.5 mm) with bevelled profile and slimmer, continuous steel edge (1.9 mm high, 1.5 mm wide), plus a 0.2 mm rubber film between steel edge and core
• Base: Isospeed 7515 race base (extremely dense polyethylene with graphite) with arrow-shaped structure grind for good glide on cold snow
• Topsheet: 0.55 mm Isocap ICP 8210 with textured surface, resistant to wear and scratches
• Tail: Reinforced ski tail with mount for skin tail clips

Who is it for?

For ski tourers and freeriders who are looking for a light, versatile ski for long days in the mountains and don't want to give up fun and control on the descent.

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