Salomon QST 99 (2018)
2018 All Mountain Ski
Brand: Salomon
Model: QST 99
Overall Score: 3.49 / 5
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
138-99-120
Lengths (cm)
167, 174, 181, 188
Radius (m)
19
Waist Width (mm)
90-105
Gender
Male
Level
Advanced
Symmetrical
Yes
Like caffeine, carbon’s a good thing, but too much of it can cause jitters. To mellow things out, Salomon adds one of the most low-tech of fibers—flax—to its reinforcement weave. As a result, the QST zips along with a surprising dampness for a metal-free ski, so hard snow and high speeds don’t faze it. Light-touch rippers will welcome its quickness, but its easy-to-pivot shape and unmistakable lightness make it a good fit for slower speeds as well. Megroz: “Light and nimble. Likes to make poppy turns through bumps.”
Strengths: Floatation, Quickness/Maneuverability, Versatility