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

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