Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon 178 Black / Shocking Pink / Lunar Rock
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon 178 Black / Shocking Pink / Lunar Rock
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST X Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Salomon
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Salomon QST X Alpine Ski

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Description

The Salomon QST X Alpine Ski is a light, surfy 116 mm powder ski with deep rocker, a karuba and poplar core and carbon and flax at 1,900 g per ski (184 cm).
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116 mm Powder Ski

Salomon QST X Alpine Ski

The Salomon QST X Alpine Ski is a powder ski for skiers who chase deep days and want a light, surfy ski that is happy to run straight. Salomon builds it on a karuba and poplar wood core with carbon and flax and cork damplifier inserts in the tip and tail, with double sidewalls underfoot for grip, and pairs deep rocker lines with a long 25 m radius in the 184. At 140-116-127 mm and 1,900 g per ski in the 184, the QST X floats deep snow, smears easily and is light enough to tour on.

Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Ski for You?

Best For
Powder skiers who want a light, surfy 116 mm ski for deep days, tree runs and the occasional tour.
Consider Another Ski If
You want a firm-snow charger or a quick-turning carver; the QST X is built for soft snow.

CCBB Ski Ratings

Playfulness
5/5
Deep rocker, 25 m (184 cm)
Downhill Performance
3/5
Karuba and poplar, double sidewalls
Soft Snow Float
5/5
140-116-127 mm (184 cm)
Firm Snow Grip
2/5
Long radius, deep rocker

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Ski Profile

Dimensions140-116-127 mm (184 cm)
Turn Radius24 m (178 cm), 25 m (184 cm)
Rocker ProfileRocker, camber, rocker with deep rocker lines
Core and LaminateKaruba and poplar, carbon and flax
Binding InterfaceFlat, no plate
Recommended UsePowder and freeride

Why We Like It

  • Deep rocker lines and a 116 mm waist float deep snow and smear easily.
  • A 25 m radius in the 184 keeps the ski calm when you let it run straight in open powder.
  • A karuba and poplar core with carbon and flax keeps it light, 1,900 g per ski in a 184, for a 116.
  • Cork damplifier inserts in the tip and tail quiet chatter, and double sidewalls underfoot add grip.

Best Uses

  • Deep powder days
  • Tree runs
  • Open bowls and big lines
  • Powder touring
  • Skiers adding a powder ski to a quiver

Ski Selection Advice

The Salomon QST X Alpine Ski comes in 178, 184 and 192 cm. Deep rocker makes it ski short, so most skiers size at or above their height.

Mount an alpine binding, or a frame, hybrid or pin/tech touring binding for touring. Choose a brake wider than the 116 mm waist.

Length and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff. Confirm length against your weight, ability and terrain.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Shape and Sizing

Lengths
178, 184, 192 cm
Dimensions
138-116-125 mm (178 cm), 140-116-127 mm (184 cm)
Sidecut Radius
24 m (178 cm), 25 m (184 cm)
Weight
1,830 g per ski (178 cm), 1,900 g per ski (184 cm)

Construction and Use

Core
Karuba and poplar
Laminate
Carbon and flax (C/FX)
Damping
Cork damplifier tip and tail
Sidewall
Double sidewalls underfoot
Profile
Rocker, camber, rocker
Recommended Use
Powder and freeride

Compare the Salomon QST X

QST X vs. Salomon QST 106 Alpine Ski

The Salomon QST 106 Alpine Ski is narrower and heavier at 2,000 g per ski in a 181 with titanal underfoot, a better firm-snow ski. The QST X is the light, surfy powder ski.

Shop Salomon QST 106 Alpine Ski

QST X vs. Blizzard Rustler 11

The Blizzard Rustler 11 is a 114 mm freeride ski at 2,100 g per ski in a 186 with a titanal FluxForm layup. The QST X is lighter and surfier.

Shop Blizzard Rustler 11

QST X vs. Atomic Maverick 115 CTI Alpine Ski

The Atomic Maverick 115 CTI Alpine Ski is a damp, metal-reinforced powder charger at 2,150 g per ski in a 193. The QST X is lighter and looser.

Shop Atomic Maverick 115 CTI Alpine Ski

Common Questions

Who should buy the Salomon QST X Alpine Ski?
The Salomon QST X Alpine Ski suits powder skiers who want a light, surfy ski for deep days. Deep rocker, a 116 mm waist and a karuba and poplar core with carbon and flax make it float and smear at 1,900 g per ski in a 184.
What bindings work with the Salomon QST X Alpine Ski?
The Salomon QST X Alpine Ski is a flat ski with no integrated binding or plate, so it takes any alpine binding or touring binding mounted to it. Binding compatibility with your boot is set by the binding and the boot's sole norm, so match the binding to your boot first. Choose a brake wider than the 116 mm waist.
How much does the Salomon QST X weigh?
1,830 g per ski in the 178 cm length and 1,900 g per ski in the 184.
Why does the QST X have such a long radius?
Salomon paired a 25 m radius in the 184 with deep rocker lines, so the ski runs calmly in a straight line and smears turns rather than carving tight arcs.
Can I tour on the QST X?
Yes. At 1,900 g per ski in a 184 it is light for a 116 mm ski. Mount a touring binding for powder tours.
What length should I ride?
Deep rocker makes the QST X ski short, so most skiers size at or above their height.

Our Verdict

The Salomon QST X Alpine Ski is a light, surfy powder ski. Deep rocker, a 116 mm waist and a 25 m radius in the 184 let it float and run, and a karuba and poplar core with carbon and flax keeps it at 1,900 g per ski. Skiers who want firm-snow grip should look at the QST 106; skiers who chase deep days should start here.