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Salomon QST Lumen 98 (2025)

Overview

Introducing the Salomon QST Lumen 98 for 2025, a highly versatile and approachable all-mountain ski designed to empower female skiers across a wide range of terrain and snow conditions. This innovative ski seamlessly blends power and grip for confident carving on firm snow with the playfulness and maneuverability needed to tackle bumps, trees, and everything in between. The QST Lumen 98 exemplifies Salomon's commitment to creating high-performance women's-specific equipment that adapts to varied skiing styles and terrain, offering the perfect balance of versatility and accessibility for intermediate to expert skiers.

Key Features

Profile and Rocker

• Rocker/Camber/Rocker Profile:
  • Optimizes versatility across various snow conditions and terrain types
  • Enhances maneuverability in soft snow while maintaining stability and edge hold on firmer surfaces
• Freeride Profile:
  • Salomon's specialized profile design for optimal freeride-inspired all-mountain performance
  • Balances agility, stability, and edge grip for diverse conditions

Core Construction

• Poplar Wood Core:
  • Provides a responsive and durable foundation
  • Offers an excellent balance of strength, flex, and energy transmission

Materials and Technology

• [C/Fx] Carbon/Flax:
  • Innovative combination of carbon and flax fibers for enhanced performance
  • Carbon provides strength and responsiveness, while flax adds dampening properties
• Cork Damplifier:
  • Cork inserts reduce vibrations for a smoother, more controlled ride
  • Improves stability and reduces fatigue in variable snow conditions
• Double Sidewalls Technology:
  • Enhances edge grip and power transmission
  • Improves durability and overall performance in demanding terrain
• Sintered Base:
  • High-quality sintered base material for excellent glide and durability
  • Provides superior wax absorption for consistent performance across varying snow conditions

Technical Specifications

Performance Characteristics

1. Versatility: Excels across a wide range of all-mountain conditions
2. Carving Power: Strong edge grip and stability for confident turns on firm snow
3. Playfulness: Nimble and responsive for enjoyable skiing in varied terrain
4. Maneuverability: Easily navigates bumps, trees, and tight spaces
5. Stability: Carbon/Flax blend and Cork Damplifier ensure a smooth, controlled ride
6. Approachability: Designed to be accessible and confidence-inspiring for a range of skill levels

Ideal Terrain

The Salomon QST Lumen 98 (2025) is designed to excel in:

• Groomed Runs: Powerful carving performance on firm snow
• Bumps and Moguls: Agile handling in challenging terrain
• Tree Runs: Nimble enough for quick turns in tight spaces
• Variable Off-Piste Conditions: Adaptable performance in changing snow conditions
• Light Powder: 98mm waist offers good float for fresh snow days
• All-Mountain Exploration: Versatile performance for confident skiing across the entire resort

Target Skier

The Salomon QST Lumen 98 (2025) is perfect for:

• Intermediate to expert level female skiers
• All-mountain enthusiasts who value versatility
• Women looking for a one-ski quiver for resort-based adventures
• Skiers who enjoy both on-piste carving and off-piste exploration
• Those seeking a ski that can help progress their skills across varied terrain
• Riders who appreciate a balance of power and playfulness in their equipment

The Salomon QST Lumen 98 (2025) represents a pinnacle of versatile all-mountain ski design for women, offering an unparalleled blend of power, playfulness, and approachability. It caters to female skiers who demand a ski that can confidently handle the entire mountain, from carving up groomers to dancing through bumps and trees. Salomon's innovative construction and thoughtful integration of advanced technologies ensure that the QST Lumen 98 delivers a ride that is both incredibly capable and remarkably intuitive across a wide range of conditions.

Whether you're laying down precise carves on firm snow, navigating through mogul fields, or exploring off-piste terrain, the QST Lumen 98 provides the perfect combination of grip, agility, and stability to elevate your all-mountain experience. This ski embodies Salomon's commitment to empowering women to push their boundaries and enjoy every aspect of the mountain, setting a new standard for 2025 in the realm of versatile, high-performance women's all-mountain skis that truly excel in diverse conditions and terrain.