S/LAB QST X

The Salomon S/LAB QST X is a dedicated powder ski for deep days, open bowls and soft-snow lines through the trees. Its 116 mm waist and generous rocker favor flotation and a loose, pivoting turn rather than a locked-in carve. The 2027 version receives a new graphic, with unchanged construction according to the exact-year SkiEssentials test. It is sold without bindings.

A karuba and poplar core keeps this large platform relatively light. Flax and carbon reinforcement adds support without a metal laminate, while double sidewalls help transmit pressure underfoot and cork in the tip reduces vibration. The long-radius shape opens up when given space, but taper and rocker let the ends release for shorter slashes. SkiEssentials testers particularly liked its flotation and maneuverability in deep snow, describing a ski that is easy to redirect when the terrain gets tighter.

Choose the QST X for an advanced or expert skier whose priority is playful powder skiing. It makes sense as a deep-day addition to a quiver, especially for someone who values low swing weight and easy release. Its width slows edge changes on groomers, and testers found limited grip and stability on firm or broken snow. A narrower, more substantial resort ski is a better everyday choice when soft snow is the exception.