QST 100 Black

The 2027 Salomon QST 100 is a soft-snow leaning all-mountain ski for people who want one pair to connect groomers, trees and storm-day side hits. Its 100 mm waist gives it more float and lateral support than a frontside ski, while the model returns for 2027 with the same shape and construction and a new Black graphic. The current Salomon page positions it for mixed snow and freeride use, and the flat package leaves binding choice to the skier.

A full poplar core supplies a lively platform, with basalt fibers in the fiberglass laminate adding energy through the middle. Salomon's Cork Damplifier sits in the tips and tails to absorb vibration, while full sandwich sidewalls and a titanal reinforcement underfoot support edge pressure on hard snow. The rocker-camber-rocker profile, taper and relatively central mount make the QST 100 easy to pivot and quick to release; SkiEssentials testers found it nimble and smooth, though less locked-in than more directional skis when carving fast on firm snow.

Choose it if you spend as much time in variable terrain and soft snow as on marked runs and want a playful, forgiving ski that rewards active steering. Strong intermediates can grow into it, while advanced and expert skiers will appreciate its broad range and quick turn feel. It is not the best tool for icy piste carving, sustained high-speed charging or deep days where a wider ski provides more float.