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Salomon QST X Skis - 2024/2025
$950.00
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For powder enthusiasts seeking adrenaline-fueled outings, the Salomon QST X skis are wide underfoot with a big rocker profile for surfing, drifting and floating through endless powder.
Key Details
Best Use
Downhill Skiing
Ski Terrain
Powder
Waist Width
116 millimeters
Ski Camber
Tip and Tail Rocker
- Light freeride construction with wood cores crafted from karuba and poplar and extended rockers in the tips and tails make these skis agile when powder drifting at any speed
- 116 mm underfoot and long rockers in the tips and tails give them the right profile to ride straight through deep powder and gracefully conquer various turns
- Incorporates C/FX carbon for added power and maneuverability; the double sidewalls and cork damplifiers enhance downhill stability
- 30% recycled ABS didewalls
- Full wood cores mix poplar and karuba; karuba offers light weight and inertia
Imported.
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 Powder Skis| Best Use | Downhill Skiing |
|---|---|
| Ski Terrain | Powder |
| Tip Width | 178 CM: 138 millimeters 184 CM: 140 millimeters 192 CM: 140 millimeters |
| Waist Width | 116 millimeters |
| Tail Width | 178 CM: 125 millimeters 184 CM: 127 millimeters 192 CM: 127 millimeters |
| Sidecut Radius | 178 CM: 24 meters 184 CM: 25 meters 192 CM: 26 meters |
| Ski Camber | Tip and Tail Rocker |
| Tail Type | Partial Twin |
| Core | Karuba/poplar |
| Bindings Included | No |
| Boot Sole Compatibility | Bindings Not Included |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Weight (Pair) | 178 CM: 8 lbs. 1 oz. 184 CM: 8 lbs. 5.9 oz. 192 CM: 8 lbs. 12.3 oz. |
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Anonymous
Coulda been better
1 year ago
The QST X has been such a let down. I was hoping for would be a more twin shaped wider Blank with that carbon to stiffen it a bit for big drops. It’s not, it’s just a wider 106, the ski feels lifeless and bland. The tip and tale chatter but the waist is so stiff you can’t actually use the tips on anything other than 2 feet of snow. The ski doesn’t want to turn. I am just going to mount a pin binding and use it for bowl skiing.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Response from salomon.com
Salomon Customer Service
1 year ago
Hey, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We often adjust our products based on direct customer feedback. We will make sure to pass this along to our designers for consideration in future products.
Bcbsnow
This ski is a total pow weapon!!!
1 year ago
Having a longer radius than its cousin, the QST X picks up where the QST Blank left off! A little wider, more of a damp forgiving feel, and a longer turn radius give this ski an incredible feel in deep snow. I was able to drift and pivot the ski with ease and float through some really deep snow. When I skied into more varied snow conditions the longer radius really helped make for a more comfortable ride. Both the Blank and the X are amazing powder skis, but in my opinion the X is more specific in being a total deep snow slayer! Ps my wife skis the 178cm and absolutely loves it!
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Ge-off
absolute dream
7 months ago
Simply put, I got these skis for skiing powder. I've since ridden them in almost all conditions and as someone who likes a more directional ski, the QST line has always been good to me, and in the QST X's case, very good. I was looking for a ski that would effortlessly get me on top of the powder and was heavy enough to rip trough chewed up chunky snow - and i think i found it. The 116 width dose however make it a bit more of a challenge to get on edge when on hard snow but that the reality of wide skis. Not only dose the X ski as good as it looks, Salomon has refined the QST line down to its purest form. resulting in a fantastic tool for the powder hound.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Schnitzel
Playful, forgiving, and there when you need it.
1 year ago
I had the opportunity to demo this ski in Crested Butte during some fresh and choppy conditions. The X feels like the playful slarvy brother of the QST Blank. I found the Blank a little directional for my style and this ski played more to my preferences. It has a lower swing weight and more forgiveness than the Blank, this comes at the cost of some dampness, drive-ability, and edge hold. It also vaguely reminded me of a heavier, more charg-y, Bent Chetler 120. Would be a great daily driver for a primarily playful creative skier who also likes to charge and lives in a high snow zone.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Ethan M
Finally, a real pow ski
1 year ago
Honestly hard to compare this ski to blank, different tools for different settings. What a refreshing taste of a real powder ski that is definitely light enough for the up that will leave you more than pleased on the way back down (thank you solomon, I love you). These things want soft snow like a heat seeking missile. The Karuba/poplar blended core seems to push through and get up and over variable snow without issue. Understand that the ski wants to be in sustained untracked snow with equal ability to make large open turns and quick, slashy, surfy turns on the flip of a switch. This ski has lots of pop, for freeride skiers this ski would be a ton of fun as a dedicated pow ski, landing also felt freakishly good and solid given the stated weight and construction. You guys knocked this one out of the park, cheers!
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Derrick
Awesome skis, so versatile for what they are
6 months ago
These remind me a lot of my old Salomon Rocker2s. Those were my favourite skis and I think I found a modern pair that are even better. These QST X skis are my new favourite skis. They rip in pow, ski crud really well and overall very versatile for how wide they are.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Bicks
Qst x
1 year ago
Well built and hard charger. I feel the recommendation for the mount is a bit too far forward. But in untouched powder this thing will do everything with style.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Rod13
Bummer isn't made in 171cm like the old model
1 year ago
Claims unisex but not many women ride a 178cm ski.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Response from salomon.com
customer service
1 year ago
Hey, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We often adjust our products based on direct customer feedback. We will make sure to pass this along to our designers for consideration in future products.