Salomon S/Max BLAST (2020)
2020 Men's Performance Carving Ski
Brand: Salomon
Model: S/Max BLAST
Overall Score: 3.74 / 5
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
121-72-106
Lengths (cm)
160, 165, 170, 175, 180
Radius (m)
17
Gender
Male
Level
Advanced
Quickness / Maneuverability
4.08 / 5
Playfulness
3.62 / 5
Forgiveness
3.77 / 5
Hard Snow Performance
3.15 / 5
Crud Performance
4.19 / 5
Flotation
2.69 / 5
Elements of Salomon’s race-specific products began to trickle into North America last season, starting with this all-around groomer destroyer. The S/Max Blast performed extremely well in Taos. Testers noted the Edge Amplifier technology increases power transmission from binding to edge, and also garnered comments like “made me smile,” “super quick!” and, perhaps most telling, “category definition ski.”
STRENGTHS: Hard Snow, Stability at Speed
WEAKNESS: Crud