Salomon QST 100 Review

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Salomon QST 100 ski tip close-up with Tested badge overlay

A fun, easy-going ski that thrives in chop, bumps, soft snow, and groomers alike.

Salomon QST 100 ski shown vertically in soft green with pixel-wave graphics
LENGTHS:
148, 156, 164, 172, 180, 188
DIMENSIONS:
134-100-122 @ 180
RADIUS:
17M @ 180
OTHER MODELS:
QST 106, QST 94
BEST FOR:
Seekers of a fun and playful ski that can do it all
ABILITY:
Intermediate to expert
COMPARE WITH:
Elan Playmaker 101, Scott SEA 98, Faction Prodigy 2

Salomon’s QST platform no longer divides testers. These were universally liked. Salomon updated the QST line with new shapes (nearly twintip, lots of rocker and decent camber) and a unisex build. To accommodate everyone, the ski comes in an extensive size range and two graphic options per length. Salomon retained the poplar core and added basalt and fibreglass and a new shape of cork inlays around the tip for vibration absorption. The result is a playful, easy and confidence-inspiring ski. “Chop, groomer, bumps: very trustworthy,” wrote July Collins after trying the 94. While Scott MacGregor found the 100 “carvy, shifty, snappy. Could be a Revy daily driver.” 



Ryan Stuart
Ryan Stuart has a ski for every possible condition and a jacket to match. Well maybe not quite, but the magazine’s Technical Editor has more than enough of both and can’t wait to test out whatever is coming next. When he’s not testing skis or writing the buyer’s guides, you can’t find him exploring his bumpy backyard on Vancouver Island. @ryan_adventures
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