100 mm Freeride Ski
Salomon QST 100 Alpine Ski
The Salomon QST 100 Alpine Ski is a playful freeride ski for skiers who want one 100 mm ski for powder, trees and chopped-up snow. Salomon builds the 25/26 QST 100 on a full poplar woodcore with basalt fibers, a fiberglass laminate and titanal only at the binding, so the ski stays light and lively with metal where the binding needs it. At 134-100-122 mm and 1,880 g per ski in the 180, with a 17.5 m radius, the QST 100 is Salomon's most playful QST and a daily driver for the whole mountain.
Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Skiers who want a playful, lively 100 mm freeride ski for powder, trees and chop.
Consider Another Ski If
You want a damp, metal-heavy charger, or a ski for mostly groomers.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Playfulness
Rocker, camber, rocker
Downhill Performance
Titanal at the binding, basalt
Soft Snow Float
134-100-122 mm (180 cm)
Firm Snow Grip
17.5 m (180 cm)
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Ski Profile
Dimensions134-100-122 mm (180 cm)
Turn Radius17.5 m (180 cm)
Rocker ProfileRocker, camber, rocker
Core and LaminateFull poplar woodcore
Binding InterfaceFlat, no plate
Recommended UseFreeride and all-mountain
Why We Like It
- Titanal only at the binding adds screw retention and power transfer while keeping the rest of the ski light.
- Basalt fibers in the layup add damping without much weight.
- A 17.5 m radius in the 180 turns readily in trees and still holds a line.
- Rocker, camber, rocker makes it easy to pivot and float.
Best Uses
- Freeride and all-mountain skiing
- Powder and chop
- Trees
- Resort days in mixed snow
- Sidecountry with a touring binding
Ski Selection Advice
The Salomon QST 100 Alpine Ski comes in 156, 164, 172, 180 and 188 cm. Rocker makes it ski a touch short; most skiers size near or a little above their height.
Mount any alpine binding, or a frame or hybrid touring binding for sidecountry. Choose a brake wider than the 100 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
Lengths156, 164, 172, 180, 188 cm
Dimensions134-100-122 mm (180 cm)
Sidecut Radius17.5 m (180 cm)
Weight1,880 g per ski (180 cm)
Construction and Use
CoreFull poplar woodcore
ConstructionBasalt fibers, titanal binding reinforcement, fiberglass laminate, sandwich sidewall
ProfileRocker, camber, rocker
Recommended UseFreeride and all-mountain
Compare the Salomon QST 100
QST 100 vs. Salomon QST 94 Alpine Ski
The Salomon QST 94 Alpine Ski is the narrower sibling at 1,810 g per ski in a 180, quicker on firm snow. The QST 100 adds float.
Shop Salomon QST 94 Alpine Ski
QST 100 vs. Salomon QST 106 Alpine Ski
The Salomon QST 106 Alpine Ski is wider and heavier at 2,000 g per ski in a 181 with a longer 19.5 m radius. The QST 100 is the more playful ski.
Shop Salomon QST 106 Alpine Ski
QST 100 vs. Blizzard Rustler 10 Alpine Ski
The Blizzard Rustler 10 Alpine Ski is the same weight, 1,880 g per ski in a 180, with a FluxForm titanal layup for a damper ride. The QST 100 is livelier.
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Common Questions
Who should buy the Salomon QST 100 Alpine Ski?
The Salomon QST 100 Alpine Ski suits skiers who want a playful 100 mm freeride ski for powder, trees and chop. A full poplar woodcore with basalt fibers and titanal only at the binding keeps it lively at 1,880 g per ski in a 180.
What bindings work with the Salomon QST 100 Alpine Ski?
The Salomon QST 100 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 100 mm waist.
How much does the Salomon QST 100 weigh?
1,880 g per ski in the 180 cm length.
How is the QST 100 different from the old QST 98?
The QST 100 replaces the QST 98 with a similar shape and rocker profile, and Salomon positions it as the most playful QST.
Is there metal in the QST 100?
Only at the binding. Titanal reinforces the mounting zone for screw retention and power transfer.
What length should I ride?
Rocker makes the QST 100 ski a touch short; most skiers size near or a little above their height.
Our Verdict
The Salomon QST 100 Alpine Ski is a playful freeride daily driver. A full poplar woodcore with basalt fibers and titanal only at the binding keeps it lively at 1,880 g per ski in a 180, and a 17.5 m radius turns easily in trees. Skiers who want a damper ski should look at the Rustler 10; skiers who want one fun ski for the whole mountain should start here.
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