QST 106 Black/Pink

Length cm

Outline at 173 cm · mmTo scale

Waist: 106 mm
Turn radius: 18.5 m
Tip / tail: 138 / 125 mm
Weight: 3,600 g / pair
Terrain: freeride
Audience: unisex

Ability

Beginner (not recommended)
Intermediate (not recommended)
Advanced
Expert

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Overview

The 2027 Salomon QST 106 is a wide, substantial freeride ski for advanced skiers who want a reliable platform for soft snow, trees and changing mountain conditions. Its 106 mm waist and progressive freeride shape give it more flotation and support than the QST 100, with a new Black/Pink graphic for 2027 and the shape and construction carried over, as confirmed by the 2027 SkiEssentials test. It is a flat ski, so bindings are selected and mounted separately.

The full poplar core and basalt-reinforced fiberglass laminate give the QST 106 a strong, energetic center, while Cork Damplifier in the tips and tails filters vibration. Full sandwich sidewalls and titanal reinforcement underfoot help it hold an edge when a powder day turns to hardpack. Its rocker-camber-rocker profile, taper and supportive tail blend flotation with a predictable release; SkiEssentials testers found it unusually easy to steer for its weight and length, but slower edge to edge on groomers than a narrower ski.

Pick the QST 106 when soft snow and freeride terrain are the priority and you want composure when the surface gets rough. Advanced and expert skiers can use its weight and backbone to run longer lines and stay stable at speed; lighter or less powerful skiers may find it demanding. A narrower, quicker ski is a better daily choice for firm pistes, and a substantially wider powder ski will float more on the deepest days.

Construction & features

What the QST 106 Black/Pink is built from, and what that means on snow.

01
Full Poplar Woodcore
The full poplar core provides a supportive, lively platform and filters some vibration through the wood's natural flex.
02
Cork Damplifier
Cork in the tip and tail damps high-frequency chatter while keeping the ski's ends relatively light and responsive.
03
Basalt and fiberglass laminate
Basalt fibers in the fiberglass laminate reinforce the center of the ski with energy and strength without relying on a full metal sheet.
04
Ti Binding Reinforcement
A titanal insert underfoot distributes pressure across the ski and improves grip when the snow becomes firm.
05
Full Sandwich Sidewalls
Full sandwich sidewalls transmit edging force directly to the steel edges for stable, precise contact.
06
Rocker-camber-rocker freeride profile
Rocker at both ends and camber beneath the boot help the 106 rise in powder and release a drift while retaining support through a turn.
07
Skis only — bindings sold separately
The flat ski is supplied without bindings; choose and mount a compatible binding separately.

Tests & reviews

Independent tests of this model and season.

Test · skiessentials.com

2027 Salomon QST 106 — SkiEssentials Ski Test

SkiEssentials' 2027 test records eight testers in soft snow and packed powder. Their comments describe a damp, strong ski that floats and steers easily, with slower edge-to-edge movement on groomers and a best fit for advanced and expert skiers.

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