Salomon QST 106 188 cm DEMO Advanced-Expert Freeride/Powder Skis w/out Bindings

Three seasons in, the Salomon QST 106 Skis continue to solidify their position as one of the best all-round big mountain skis in the industry. Forgiving enough for a solid intermediate to have a gas on, but powerful and stable enough for top pros to trust as their daily driver, the QST 106 now includes basalt in the build for even more dampness and performance. Stop worrying about which skis to use on a given day and just grab the Salomon QST 106 and run with it; they'll do you proud in anything from 2 feet of blower to packed pow groomers. Rocker Type Twin Rocker – Long, medium height rocker profile at the tip and tail enables easy pivoting with maximum flotation and maneuverability in powder. The ski retains a long contact zone on edge with camber in the middle of the ski for stability and edge grip. Carve Zone – The traditionally cambered section of twin rocker skis, where the side-cut is focused fro more power, energy and edge grip. Shape Spaceframe 3.0 FR – Bi-directional design philosophy built to perform in powder and soft snow, thanks to twin rocker and a Koroyd tip and tail. Hook Free Taper – This ski has a 5 point sidecut, where the tip and tail taper in the narrow at the extremities for easier turn initiation and steering in soft and variable snow conditions. Core Light Poplar Full Woodcore Koroyd Honeycomb Tip & Tail – The lightest extremities for better flotation, less inertia for easier steering and more control while increasing dampening and shock resistance. Laminates C/FX³ – Unique prepreg fiber layer consisting of Carbon, Basalt and Flax woven together, running the full length of the ski. Combines the incredible strength and minimal weight of carbon fiber for stability and reinforcement, with an increased level of dampening and vibration absorption above and beyond anything found on traditional carbon and light ski constructions. Patented and exclusive to Salomon. Ti Power Platform – Titanal insert edge-to-edge. Pulse Pad – Two layers of rubber elastomer in the tip, tail and underfoot give shock absorption and improve durability of ski. Sidewalls Full Sandwich Sidewall 360° – Full sandwich with ABS sidewall construction extending around the entire sidewall length for increased ski/snow contact, added strength and great terrain adaptation. Edges Total Edge Reinforcement – A fiber reinforcement directly on the edges that provides edge stiffness for improved durability and grip. Binding Compatibility We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width. Specs Terrain:All-Mountain, Big Mountain, Alpine Touring Ability Level:Advanced-Expert Rocker Type:Rocker/Camber/Rocker Turning Radius:Medium Core/Laminates:Basalt, Carbon, Flax, Koroyd, Metal, Wood Tail Type:Partial Twin Tip Ski Awards:Powder Magazine Skier's Choice, Freeskier Editor's Pick Gear Fitting Form https://airtable.com/shrBlUBDuSUb3I1NX

The Salomon QST series is a versatile all-mountain ski. With various shapes and rocker profiles, these skis excel in both on-piste and off-piste conditions. Carbon Powered C/FX technology enhances dampening and power, while full ABS sidewalls and Powerframe Ti ensure edge grip and stability.

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I’ve tried out a number of skis within the Salomon QST family since they were introduced back in 2016. There’s a huge number of different models out there, but they all share a few common features: namely, ease of control and maneuverability across a variety of conditions and terrain types. Keep an eye out for QST 106s and later models, as that model is the first to feature a large swathe of updates to improve performance.

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Adrian Ryan