QST X Ski - 2026
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QST X Ski delivers maximum float and freeride stability with a wide 116mm waist and twin-tip design
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"For a smooth ride in deep snow, I trust the QST X. It’s wide enough to stay on top of powder, but it still feels composed when I hit firmer sections. The cork damplifiers keep things quiet and stable, while the twin tips make it playful for slashes and features. It’s a powerful ski that doesn’t feel punishing."
Who It’s For
Advanced Freeride and Powder Skiers:
The QST X is made for riders who want a wide platform for deep powder but still need stability when conditions get variable. Perfect for skiers chasing storm days, freeride lines, and playful big-mountain terrain.
What It’s For
Powder Days and Freeride Exploration:
With a 116mm waist, rocker/camber/rocker profile, and twin-tip design, the QST X thrives in bottomless snow. It floats effortlessly, pivots easily for surfy turns, and still holds an edge when moving back to hardpack or tracked-out terrain.
Why We Like It
Float, Playfulness, and Stability Together:
We like the QST X because it feels both powerful and fun. The karuba/poplar core provides a balance of strength and lightness, while cork damplifiers and flax-carbon fibers smooth out chatter at speed. It’s a big ski that encourages us to charge hard yet stay creative in deep snow.
Details
- 116mm waist delivers effortless float in powder conditions
- Twin-tip shape encourages freestyle play in freeride terrain
- Karuba and poplar core keeps skis light yet stable
- Cork damplifiers reduce vibration for smooth riding
- Flax carbon fibers add stability without excess weight
- ABS sidewalls underfoot maximize edge hold on firm snow
- Sandwich construction provides durability and precision response
- Medium-long radius supports high-speed stability in open terrain
- Item #SALZATE
- Length
- 178cm, 184cm, 192cm
- Dimensions
- [178cm] 138 / 116 / 125mm, [184cm, 192cm] 140 / 116 / 127mm
- Turn Radius
- [178cm] 24m, [184cm] 25m, [192cm] 26m
- Profile
- rocker / camber / rocker
- Construction
- sandwich
- Core
- karuba, poplar
- Laminate
- cork damplifier, flax carbon superlight fibers
- Tail
- twin
- Claimed Weight
- [pair, 178] 8lb 0.4oz (3660g), [184cm] 8lb 6oz (3800g), [192cm] 8lb 12.4oz (3980g)
- Activity
- powder skiing, freeride skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 year
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Overall Rating
4 based on 8 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 25, 2025
Awesome skis, so versatile for what they are
These remind me a lot of my old Salomon Rocker2s. Those were my favourite skis and I think I found a modern pair that are even better. These QST X skis are my new favourite skis. They rip in pow, ski crud really well and overall very versatile for how wide they are.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
January 13, 2025
absolute dream
Simply put, I got these skis for skiing powder. I've since ridden them in almost all conditions and as someone who likes a more directional ski, the QST line has always been good to me, and in the QST X's case, very good. I was looking for a ski that would effortlessly get me on top of the powder and was heavy enough to rip trough chewed up chunky snow - and i think i found it. The 116 width dose however make it a bit more of a challenge to get on edge when on hard snow but that the reality of wide skis. Not only dose the X ski as good as it looks, Salomon has refined the QST line down to its purest form. resulting in a fantastic tool for the powder hound.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
April 9, 2024
Qst x
Well built and hard charger. I feel the recommendation for the mount is a bit too far forward. But in untouched powder this thing will do everything with style.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 23, 2024
Finally, a real pow ski
Honestly hard to compare this ski to blank, different tools for different settings. What a refreshing taste of a real powder ski that is definitely light enough for the up that will leave you more than pleased on the way back down (thank you solomon, I love you). These things want soft snow like a heat seeking missile. The Karuba/poplar blended core seems to push through and get up and over variable snow without issue. Understand that the ski wants to be in sustained untracked snow with equal ability to make large open turns and quick, slashy, surfy turns on the flip of a switch. This ski has lots of pop, for freeride skiers this ski would be a ton of fun as a dedicated pow ski, landing also felt freakishly good and solid given the stated weight and construction. You guys knocked this one out of the park, cheers!
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 22, 2024
This ski is a total pow weapon!!!
Having a longer radius than its cousin, the QST X picks up where the QST Blank left off! A little wider, more of a damp forgiving feel, and a longer turn radius give this ski an incredible feel in deep snow. I was able to drift and pivot the ski with ease and float through some really deep snow. When I skied into more varied snow conditions the longer radius really helped make for a more comfortable ride. Both the Blank and the X are amazing powder skis, but in my opinion the X is more specific in being a total deep snow slayer! Ps my wife skis the 178cm and absolutely loves it!
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 8, 2024
Playful, forgiving, and there when you need it.
I had the opportunity to demo this ski in Crested Butte during some fresh and choppy conditions. The X feels like the playful slarvy brother of the QST Blank. I found the Blank a little directional for my style and this ski played more to my preferences. It has a lower swing weight and more forgiveness than the Blank, this comes at the cost of some dampness, drive-ability, and edge hold. It also vaguely reminded me of a heavier, more charg-y, Bent Chetler 120. Would be a great daily driver for a primarily playful creative skier who also likes to charge and lives in a high snow zone.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 7, 2024
Coulda been better
The QST X has been such a let down. I was hoping for would be a more twin shaped wider Blank with that carbon to stiffen it a bit for big drops. It’s not, it’s just a wider 106, the ski feels lifeless and bland. The tip and tale chatter but the waist is so stiff you can’t actually use the tips on anything other than 2 feet of snow. The ski doesn’t want to turn. I am just going to mount a pin binding and use it for bowl skiing.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
February 27, 2024
Bummer isn't made in 171cm like the old model
Claims unisex but not many women ride a 178cm ski.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
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