Let's offroad / mountain bike / mtb / ride dirt

I’ve never owned or used any Ohlins but have EXT Arma shocks on two bikes. The hydraulic bottom out is adjustable on the Arma, it’s handy to be able to change it but I admit that I rarely bother, it’s set to my preference and that’s it.
It’s Factory set on the Storia and as in non adjustable. But it has a lock out that the Arma lacks. I had the Storia on a trail bike that I’ve sold but it was equally excellent. It has the softest breakaway of any shock I’ve ever used.
It’s a bit wanky to say it but I don’t think I’ll ever use another brand of shock.

I think the Ohlins and Era forks use similar triple chamber air spring systems but I’ve never used either so can’t say much. If you love to tinker then both offer huge amounts of adjustments but they seem slightly complicated compared to Rockshox air springs.

There’s not much I can really say beyond “my ext is really good so get that” which isn’t all that helpful.

In an ideal world you’d be able to get a shot of both to compare. Chris at mojo has been really helpful with tuning and servicing, I think if you ask nicely, they can send out a demo shock to try before you buy. It’s worth sending him an email.

I think you’d be really pleased with either, it’s all much of a muchness between forks these days but I’d definitely go for an EXT shock over the Ohlins.

I think EXT have a slightly higher bling factor if that matters to you

Edit - just realised the Aria air shock does have adjustable hydraulic bottom out. Yet another reason to go for it