Who is the Salomon QST 100 for?

Strong intermediate to advanced skiers who want one ski for groomers, chop and occasional powder. Beginners will find it demanding.

How does it compare with narrower all-mountain skis?

It floats and pivots better in soft snow but is slower edge to edge on hardpack. Narrower skis carve quicker; the QST 100 trades some of that for versatility.

Is it good in deep powder?

It handles powder stashes, but its 100 mm waist gives less float than dedicated wider freeride skis. It is a mixed-condition ski, not a deep-day specialist.

What is the cork damper for?

The cork in the tip absorbs vibration and chatter with less weight than heavier damping materials, keeping the ski calm without making it sluggish.

What construction does it use?

A full poplar wood core with full sandwich sidewalls. That combination gives it liveliness, stability and edge grip.

Does it suit touring?

It is built as a resort freeride ski with a wood core and full sidewalls, so it is heavier than lightweight touring setups. It suits lift-served days better than long climbs.

Where is the Salomon QST 100 Skis cheapest?

At Lone Pine Gear Exchange, for $399.99, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Salomon QST 100 Skis?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings.

Where can I buy the Salomon QST 100 Skis?

12 stores we checked sell it, including Lone Pine Gear Exchange, Christy Sports, evo.com, Ski Pro, Alpine Hut.

Salomon QST 100 Skis

Best price now

$399.99at Lone Pine Gear ExchangeChecked Nov 3

29% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 12 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

4.8 / 532 ratings

Riders rate the QST 100 highly, calling it a lively, stable all-mountain ski that carves groomers and handles soft snow without feeling sluggish. Most praise its balance of playfulness and edge grip for a 100 mm ski.

What people mention

VersatilityPraisedOwners say it works across groomers, chop and soft snow as a single do-most-things ski.
Edge gripPraisedRiders report strong hold and precision on hardpack from the full sandwich sidewalls.
PlayfulnessPraisedReviewers describe a nimble, lively ski that is easy to pivot and smear.
StabilityPraisedThe poplar core and sidewalls keep it composed at speed and in variable snow.
Powder floatMixedIt handles powder stashes, but riders say wider skis float better in deep snow.
Hardpack quicknessCriticisedSome find it slower edge to edge than narrower carving skis.

About the Salomon QST 100 Skis

The Salomon QST 100 is an all-mountain ski with a 100 mm waist and a dynamic freeride shape. It is built to carve groomers and to explore powder stashes. The ski is nimble and responsive.

The core is full poplar wood, which keeps the ski lively and stable and filters vibrations. A titanal insert runs edge to edge underfoot, and basalt fibers and fiberglass are part of the construction. Full Sandwich Sidewalls add stability, precision and edge grip. A cork Damplifier in the tip absorbs and dampens vibration with less weight.

The profile is rocker, camber, rocker.

Waist width

100 mm

Profile

Rocker / Camber / Rocker

Core

Full poplar woodcore

Construction

Full Sandwich Sidewalls

Materials

Titanal insert, basalt fibers, fiberglass

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