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Salomon QST 106 Skis - Men's - 2016/2017
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Salomon QST 106 skis combine the best of hard-snow performance with freestyle playfulness into one perfect, lightweight ski that's all-day powder-ready with on-piste reliability.
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Best Use
Downhill Skiing
Ski Terrain
Groomed and powder
Waist Width
106 millimeters
Ski Camber
Tip and Tail Rocker
- Spaceframe construction with inverted 3D wood core combines Carbon Flax and a Power Transfer Platform to decrease ski weight for outstanding performance on hard and soft snow
- Superior ski-to-snow contact off-piste and on-piste makes skiing on soft snow easy, and the stable Ti Power Platform performance underfoot makes carving hardpack fun
- Full-sandwich, ABS sidewall construction extends around the sidewall to deliver increased ski-to-snow contact for stability and adaptability in variable terrain and conditions
- Quick and agile, the QST 106 has Koroyd inserts in the tip and tail of the twin rocker shape for great flotation, drift in powder and easy pivoting
- Twin rocker shape with Carve Zone gives maximum flotation in powder, smooth pivoting in all conditions and responsiveness on edge when carving on hardpack
- Reinforced with Ti Power Platform and Single Ti Laminate, making the skis lively and playful in all conditions
- Carbon CFX Superfiber material engineered with 60% flax fiber and 40% carbon is built into ski for 50% increase in vibration damping and a dependable ride
- Hook-free taper on tip and tail makes initiating turns and steering easier in soft and variable snow
- Full edge reinforcement adds durability; tail protector reinforcement
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If you have questions regarding ski sizing, please visit a sales specialist at your local REI or contact us at 1-800-426-4840.
View the Salomon QST Product LineView all Salomon All-Mountain Wide Skis| Best Use | Downhill Skiing |
|---|---|
| Ski Terrain | Groomed and powder |
| Tip Width | 140 millimeters |
| Waist Width | 106 millimeters |
| Tail Width | 126 millimeters |
| Ski Camber | Tip and Tail Rocker |
| Core | Inverted 3D wood core |
| Bindings Included | No |
| Gender | Men's |
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GetFastSkis
Not for everyone
7 years ago
I own several other skis at this length and width and found the mount point to be about 5 cm too far forward. There’s nothing worse than having too much tail behind you at the finish of the turn. On deep days, I had to switch to other skis due to tip dive. In a 188, chord center is at 93.5cm from the tail. Factory line is at 86cm or -7.5cm, but even here the tail feels too long compared with other skis in this category. These skis also practically explode if you hit the slightest rock. Nothing in these to protect the cores. I really wanted to like these skis but the mounting point along with the lack of durability/impact resistance made me push these to the side.
No, I do not recommend this product
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Benno
Best ever!
7 years ago
I've had 2 trips to Hokkaido on the106s. They are simply the best skis I have been on. Any slope, any condition they are quick and stable and confidence inspiring. Fresh,firm, chopped up or waist deep, I can't think of anywhere I wouldn't go on them.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Ziegs94
Great all around ski
7 years ago
These skis are one of my favorites I’ve ever owned and are a great western daily driver. They carve and hold surpisingly well on firm groomers and are even quite “poppy”. They’re also great in soft snow and my choice up ski for up to a foot of fresh snow. I ride these skis 9/10 days even though I’ve got a bunch of other options. I will say, though, that they’ve definitely felt noticibly worn over the season and are significantly softer than a couple of months ago. I would plan on replacing them next season most likely.
Yes , I recommend this product
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ASproutInSnow
The QST 106 does it all
7 years ago
The QST 106 is a super reliable daily driver for me. I ski throughout Colorado and Western North America, so to have one ski that can handle anything I throw at it is a priority. The profile and materials allow it to be a fun, responsive ski but damp enough to plow through chunder without getting knocked around too much. I charge hard and expect my skis to do what I ask of them when I ask it. Edge to edge these skis are fairly nibmle, and the balance on them is spot on. I love orange, and honestly, the color and lack of gender-specific graphics are really what drew me to this model. Thank you, Salomon, for giving me that choice. I LOVE knowing that the QST 106 is EXACTLY the same as the Stella with the only difference being top sheet and base color, and a slightly different size range.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Jamcat
Nice all mountain ski
7 years ago
I could only afford one pair of skis this season and after a solid few months of riding then they’ve preformed in all conditions very well. They’re great off piste with 106 underfoot and rocker in the tip for deeper powder days. They still have been really fun to rip down on a goner day. My one complaint is the top sheet gets torn up pretty easily, but that doesn’t really have an effect on their riding.
Yes , I recommend this product
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ddraver
My One Ski Quiver
7 years ago
Run these for the end of 2017 season and all of Season 17/18 with Kingpins as my one ski. I'm 173cm (but heavy) and am on the size 174 but having now bought some skinnier touring skis and improved my technique (!) I'd size up for more soft snow carves! Great for European style, resort accessed touring/bootpacking off piste in everything except super-deep, 1 or 2 days per (EU) season powder
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alpinedaly
Everyday and every condition
6 years ago
I have a pair of these as my everyday backcountry setup with the MTN tech binding mounted on them. I'm 5"11", 180 lbs and went for the 181 cm length. This keeps the setup light and very responsive in tighter and steeper terrain. I am going to get the 188 cm with the SHIFT mounted this season as an all around resort and powder ski. This thing can literally ski anything!
Yes , I recommend this product
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benf
QUIVER KILLER
7 years ago
I bought these skis for my first season living in Utah. With a pretty terrible as far as snow goes, I haven't been able to take these out in as much powder as I would have liked. That being said, these skis are AMAZING on groomers, I thought they would be too wide for on piste and tough to ski with, I was wrong.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Daner
Love these skis!
7 years ago
I bought these skis with Guardian MNC 16 bindings to allow touring capabilities. I use the set up for touring and resort now and the skis are great for both. Great in powder, great on groomers, light weight enough for my "beginner" touring missions too. A wicked all-around ski!
Yes , I recommend this product
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Eulenspiegel
QST 106
7 years ago
Ride the QST 106 now for 2 Month in any Conditions. My Weight is 88 kg and I´m 179cm tall..so I decide for the 188cm Length with Guardians also for the small Skitour on the evening (500-800 hm). I also owner of the QST92. Because of the extremly good experience with the QST92..I decided to need more , so I bought the 106 also. Well these QST106 is not a hot egde Slalom Carver but it works absolutely well for an Ski of this dimensions in any Condition, on groomers, ice, powder, the family Skiday with small kids in the resort , Carving days and so on. It is easy to ride also on the piste. Never ride an more excellent overall ski that the QST106. To compare with the QST92, the 92 is more playfull, quicker and even more easier to ride and more an on piste ski which I will recommend every "normal" resort/grommer ridesr from beginner to experts who want to have fun. So the QST 106 handels a lot more better on high speed and is more stable AND works also very well were the QST92 is at home. The QST 106 is more for advanced and expert riders in my point of view. Great skis..both of them
Yes , I recommend this product
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