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Salomon QST 106 Skis

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Powder7 Staff Pick George
By: George
Being one of the fan favorites of the QST lineup, the 2023 model of the QST 106 is one burly, maneuverable, stomping mid-width freestyle ski. Those of you who are looking for a one quiver ski that can do it all (mostly), the 106 would be a great option. The QST lineup have notoriously struggled with carving due to its big turning radius and tendency to chatter at speed while on groomers. If you are an off piste skier and that is all you like, that is what the QST was made for.
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Powder7 Staff Pick Lydia
By: Lydia
If I had one word (ok, a few words), to describe the new QST 106's, they'd be intuitive, reliable, and a great balance of playful and powerful. This ski has the capability to pivot easily in trees and bumps, while still remaining stable enough to rip over chopped up, cruddy snow towards the end of the day. I am convinced that with those colorful bases, the skis want you to spend time in the air (to show them off, of course), and have a great landing platform. I'd recommend sizing up a bit with them, as they have a solid dose of rocker (I'm 5'7",140 lbs and liked skiing them better in the 173cm size). Overall, the new QST has something for everyone, and really nails the balance of being playful, but still damp and carvable.

Powder7 Staff Pick Matt
By: Matt
Man, the QST gets cooler every year. Not that I have any credibility in judging coolness. Every pair of pants I own is the same color, and I've been reliving my high school punk rock music days in lieu of actually finding new Spotify lists. However, what I can tell you about coolness is that it looks a lot like a mid-fat ski that slashes pow alleys, stomps landings, and does everything well no matter what type of skiing you're into. If my cool-radar is good for anything, it's to tell you the QST 106 is better than ever, and it's one of my absolute favorite skis of the year.

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2025-2026 Salomon Skis Preview

Salomon Skis 2026: The First Look Call us a broken record, but we love the QST line here at the shop. From the nimble and versatile QST 92, to the beloved, freeriding QST 106 and the mega-playful QST 98, there's something for everyone. For the upcoming season, Salomon has redesigned the QST line, along with a few new skis. The bottom line? Salomon doubles down on the unique feel in each model while prioritizing versatility and fun. We dive into the differences, new tech, and our first thoughts from being on snow in our Salomon skis 2026 preview. What's New There's quite a ... Continue Reading

Our Take On The 2026 Salomon QST 106:

It's a household name and one of the most popular freeride skis over the last few seasons. And for good reason. The Salomon QST 106 remains one of the most versatile skis in the mid-fat category. It's perfectly tuned for transitioning between soft snow and hard snow conditions, from tight terrain to open bowls and long turns. The 2026 QST 106 features a few updates to refine and dial up the performance. All without changing the bones of this ski that is so beloved by core skiers everywhere. A new cork injection technique helps increase the dampening superpowers of the cork insert, along with a new basalt and fiberglass layup that increases smooth riding and suspension when you're tackling harsh snow. The biggest change in shape comes from the tail, with a higher rocker line, but tweaked taper and contact points to help you finish a turn with more power. So, the Spark Notes? The new QST 106 is stronger, smoother, and frankly rips a carve like I never thought a QST 106 could. But it's still the fluid, manuverable, and fun-loving pal you love. It's as if they've been hitting the gym a little more often and can now beat you in an arm wrestling match. We love the QST 106 for advanced intermediates buying their first set of wider skis, all the way to experts who value a little flow in their skis (rather than committing to a hard-charging fall line 24/7).

2026 Salomon QST 106 Specs:

Dimensions:137/106/124
Radius:17.5m@165cm
Rocker:Freeride Rocker
Ability Level:Ability Level 7
Construction:Full Sidewall
Weight:4192 grams (per pair for size 181cm) Learn more about ski weights

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