Salomon QST 106 Skis — The Do-Everything Western Daily Driver

Snowy morning to chopped-up afternoon, the QST 106 just works. A lively Full Poplar Woodcore sits under a calm, confidence-inspiring layup of Basalt + Fiberglass, while Cork Damplifier inserts in the tip and tail hush vibration without adding weight. The result is a playful-but-planted 106-mm ski that arcs clean groomers, slashes trees, and floats when the storm delivers.

Why you’ll love it

• Versatile rocker, effortless control — Freeride Rocker (≈ 25% tip / camber / 17% tail) makes turn initiation easy, holds a solid edge on hardpack, and releases smoothly in bumps and soft snow.

• Quieter ride, more confidence — Cork Damplifier in tip & tail (cork is ~16× more absorptive than Koroyd) tames chatter for stability at speed.

• Power with poise — Basalt + Fiberglass from tip to tail balances flex and boosts edge grip across the whole platform.

• Lively underfoot — Full Poplar Woodcore for snap and rebound without harshness.

• Low-maintenance speed — Sintered base for durable, fast glide day after day.

Best for

Intermediate–advanced skiers who want one ski to rip groomers, charge mixed conditions, and float confidently on storm days—without juggling a quiver.

Tech specs

• Terrain: All-Mountain, Big Mountain

• Profile: Rocker/Camber/Rocker (Freeride Rocker 25 / camber / 17)

• Core: Full Poplar Woodcore

• Laminates: Basalt & Fiberglass • Vibration control: Cork Damplifier (tip & tail)

• Base: Sintered

• Tail: Partial twin tip

• Series/Warranty: QST • 2 years

Sizes, dimensions & radius

• Lengths (cm): 157 • 165 • 173 • 181 • 189

• Sidecut (tip/waist/tail, mm): 136/106/123 • 137/106/124 • 138/106/125 • 139/106/126 • 140/106/127

• Turning radius (m): 16.5 • 17.5 • 18.5 • 19.5 • 20.5

• Weight (per ski, g): ~1500 • 1650 • 1800 • 2000 • 2190

Binding & mount notes

• Choose a brake equal to the 106 mm waist or up to +15 mm wider (≈ 105–120 mm ideal).

• Mount on the recommended line for the best blend of carve precision and soft-snow balance.

Bottom line: Playful where you want it, planted where you need it—QST 106 is the all-mountain icon you’ll reach for all season.