Final Opinion 118
Ultimate floatation and width for deep powder
The Final Opinion 118 is our widest ski and the choice for deep powder days in the Alps, North America or that dream trip to Japan. It floats like a dream in really deep snow but is also very allround and easy to handle for its width. It's equally at home in powder, packed snow or spring slush, regardless if you're turning or smearing.
The ski's agility comes from a long rocker in the tip and tail that creates both float and makes the ski easy to turn in all bows. A lightweight poplar and paulownia wood core gives a ski that is light on the foot but still stable and secure.
Black Edition features some of Extrem's most iconic ski models in a timeless, all-black design. The skis are sold exclusively in our own webshop at an unbeatable price.
Shipping
Free shipping on orders over 1000 SEK/100 EUR. Delivery time within Sweden is usually 4-5 working days. Deliveries outside Sweden take an additional day or two.
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Support
If you need help or have any questions, please contact our expert team.
Specifications
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Length
- 187cm
- 194cm
Final Opinion 118 riding style
Riding style
On-piste
All-mountain
Freeride
Performance
Lively
Versatile
Powerful
Community developed
Opinion 118 is developed together with hundreds of ski enthusiasts on the Freeride.se ski forums
Floatation and agility
A ski that combines floatation in deep powder with agile properties.
Tech & materials
Poplar/paulownia wood core
An extra light wood core made of resilient poplar and paulownia with low weight makes the ski lively, agile and easy to handle.
Binding plate
A CNC-milled 55x650 mm binding plate made of beech provides secure mounting of the binding.
Prepreg fiberglass
Fiberglass that is pre-impregnated with epoxy distributes it evenly in the ski and makes it stronger and lighter.
Rubber dampening
A 1.5 mm thick racing rubber insert in the tip and tail from Haberkorn GmbH minimizes vibrations.
Race bases
Isospeed 7515 race surface in extra high density polyethylene and high-quality graphite for optimal glide in all snow conditions.
Custom base structure
The arrow-shaped base structure is specifically developed by Extrem and provides optimal glide on cold snow.
Extra wide ABS edge
Extra wide 8.5 mm ID 2500 ABS edges with a beveled profile provide maximum impact resistance and increased cushioning.
Extra thick steel edge
A circumferential steel edge that is 2.3 mm high and 2.2 mm wide provides maximum impact resistance and a ski with increased longevity.
Rubber foil
0.2 mm rubber foil between steel edges and core strengthens the construction and increases the strength between different materials.
ABS riser mount
An ABS insert in the tail increases the ski's impact resistance and provides a secure attachment for the skin's tail clip.
Topsheet
Sublimated 0.55 mm Isocap ICP 8210 topsheet with structured surface for best wear resistance and scratch resistance.
Sustainable materials
• 70% recycled ABS plastic
• 50% recycled topsheet
• 20% recycled steel edges
FAQ
Which skis should I choose for my style of skiing?
We have designed, engineered and built all our skis - and not least, tested a lot of different prototypes of each model. What we don't know about our skis is not worth knowing, so in other words, if you have any questions, just get in touch with us, we are more than happy to help.
Contact us at +46 647-322 04 or info@areskidfabrik.se
Do I need to wax and sharpen the skis when I receive them?
Your skis will arrive ground, waxed and ready to go straight away. We use the best tuning machines on the market from Montana and each ski comes with a grind and structure that is optimised for that particular model. We are passionate skiers ourselves and know what a ski should feel like.
Do you mount bindings?
Yes. We mount all bindings that we sell according to the boot measurements that you enter when you add the binding in the purchase box.
Do I need to adjust the bindings myself?
The bindings come pre-adjusted to the ski boot size specified at purchase and set to the DIN that we believe is correct for the weight you have specified. However, you will need to fine-tune the bindings to your ski boot, check our guides here.
Sustainability
100% renewable energy from local hydropower
Extrem's skis are manufactured in our own factory in Åre, which uses 100% renewable energy from local hydroelectric power in collaboration with Jämtkraft.
Production with the world's lowest CO2 footprint
A pair of skis has a carbon footprint of 28.8 kg CO2, including raw materials, manufacturing, transportation and waste management.
Recycled & bio-based materials in our skis
We use as high a percentage of recycled and bio-based materials as possible, without compromising the quality of our skis.
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Driven by passion since 1981
The story of Extrem started in 1981 on Frösön in northern Sweden when two teenagers decided to make snowboards in their parents' garage. Over time, the hobby turned into a business and the garage was replaced by a factory outside Åre.
All skis are designed, engineered, tested and built by our team, backed by over 40 years of experience. The focus is always on the feeling of riding and the joy of skiing for skiing all over the mountain. But at the heart of it all lies the same passion for craftsmanship and skiing downhill on snow as when it all started.
