Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Mens-Unisex Salomon
Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Mens-Unisex Salomon

Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski

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The Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski is a freeride touring ski with a karuba and poplar core, basalt fibers and cork damplifiers at 1,760 g per ski (181 cm).
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106 mm Freeride Touring Ski

Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski

The Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski is a freeride touring ski for skiers who want the feel of a QST on the descent with less weight on the climb, for tours, sidecountry and the occasional resort day. Salomon builds it on a karuba and poplar wood core with basalt fibers, with cork damplifier inserts in the tip and tail to quiet the ride, and a rocker, camber, rocker profile with a 19 m radius in the 181. At 1,760 g per ski in the 181 cm length, the QST 106 ECHO is a downhill-first touring ski that rallies in powder, chop and firm snow.

Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Ski for You?

Best For
Skiers who want one freeride ski for touring, sidecountry and resort days, with a QST-style descent at 1,760 g per ski in a 181.
Consider Another Ski If
You prioritize long climbs and want a lighter touring ski.

CCBB Ski Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
3/5
1,760 g per ski (181 cm)
Downhill Performance
5/5
Karuba and poplar core, double sidewalls
Soft Snow Float
4/5
139-106-126 mm (181 cm)
Firm Snow Grip
4/5
Camber underfoot, basalt fibers

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

CCBB Ski Profile

Dimensions139-106-126 mm (181 cm)
Turn Radius19 m (181 cm)
Rocker ProfileRocker, camber, rocker
Core and LaminateKaruba and poplar, basalt fibers
Skin FitTail cutout for skin clips, 140 mm skins
Recommended UseFreeride touring and sidecountry

Why We Like It

  • Karuba, a light tropical hardwood, blended with poplar in the core keeps the ski lively and lighter than a resort QST.
  • Cork damplifier inserts in the tip and tail absorb vibration so the QST 106 ECHO stays quiet in chop.
  • Basalt fibers in the layup add damping and torsional support.
  • For 25/26 the tail has a cutout for skin clips, a small touring detail that keeps skins secure.

Best Uses

  • Freeride ski touring
  • Sidecountry laps
  • Resort days on a touring setup
  • Powder and variable snow
  • One-ski quivers for resort and backcountry

Ski Selection Advice

The Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski comes in 165, 173, 181 and 189 cm, from 137-106-124 mm on the 165 to 140-106-127 mm on the 189. Most skiers size near their height; it skis a touch short thanks to the tip rocker.

For skins, size off the 126 mm tail on the 181 and use a 140 mm skin trimmed to the ski; the tail cutout accepts skin clips. A hybrid or frame touring binding suits skiers who split time between resort and backcountry; pin/tech keeps it lighter. If you run brakes, choose one wider than the 106 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
165, 173, 181, 189 cm
Dimensions
137-106-124 mm (165 cm), 138-106-125 mm (173 cm), 139-106-126 mm (181 cm), 140-106-127 mm (189 cm)
Sidecut Radius
18 m (173 cm), 19 m (181 cm)
Weight
1,760 g per ski (181 cm)

Construction and Use

Core
Karuba and poplar wood core
Laminate
Basalt fibers
Damping
Cork damplifier in tip and tail
Sidewall
Double sidewalls
Profile
Rocker, camber, rocker
Skin Attachment
Tail cutout for skin clips
Binding
Not included. Pin/tech, hybrid or frame touring binding

Compare the Salomon QST 106 ECHO

QST 106 ECHO vs. Kastle TX107 Alpine Touring Ski

The Kastle TX107 Alpine Touring Ski is lighter at 1,570 g per ski in a 185, with a carbon and glass wrap and Hollowtech Evo tip. The QST 106 ECHO is the more resort-capable, damper ski.

Shop Kastle TX107 Alpine Touring Ski

QST 106 ECHO vs. Dynafit Tigard 114 Ski

The Dynafit Tigard 114 Ski is wider at 138-113-128 mm in a 180 and 1,870 g per ski, the deeper-snow ski. The QST 106 ECHO is narrower and more versatile on firm snow.

Shop Dynafit Tigard 114 Ski

QST 106 ECHO vs. Fischer Transalp 105 CTI Alpine Touring Ski

The Fischer Transalp 105 CTI Alpine Touring Ski is lighter at 1,530 g per ski in a 178, built more for touring. The QST 106 ECHO gives up weight for a heavier, more resort-ready descent.

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Common Questions

Who should buy the Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski?
The Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski suits skiers who want one freeride ski for touring, sidecountry and resort days. A karuba and poplar core with basalt fibers and cork damplifiers gives it a QST-style descent at 1,760 g per ski in a 181.
What bindings work with the Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski?
The Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski takes pin/tech touring bindings or frame touring bindings; it carries no integrated binding or plate. Binding compatibility with your boot is set by the binding and the boot's sole norm, so match the binding to your boot first. If you run brakes, choose a brake wider than the 106 mm waist.
Is the QST 106 ECHO the same ski as the QST 106?
No. The QST 106 ECHO is the touring version, with a lighter karuba and poplar core, basalt fibers and cork damplifiers. For 25/26 the resort QST 106 got a new shape and build, while the ECHO keeps its own mold.
What changed for 25/26?
The 25/26 QST 106 ECHO adds a tail cutout for skin clips and a new topsheet. The shape and construction carry over.
How much does the Salomon QST 106 ECHO weigh?
1,760 g per ski in the 181 cm length.
What skins fit the Salomon QST 106 ECHO?
Size the skin off the 126 mm tail on the 181 and use a 140 mm skin trimmed to the ski. The tail cutout accepts skin clips.

Our Verdict

The Salomon QST 106 ECHO Alpine Touring Ski is a QST built to tour. A karuba and poplar core with basalt fibers and cork damplifiers gives it a quiet, powerful descent at 1,760 g per ski in a 181, and the 25/26 tail cutout makes skins more secure. Skiers who climb more than they ski should look at a lighter touring ski; skiers who want one freeride ski for resort and backcountry should start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What foot shape works best?

Low- to medium-volume feet with a lower instep and secure heel.
Does it punch well?

Minor boot fitting is possible, but race boots are less forgiving to modify than heavier Grilamid touring boots.