The Salomon S/LAB QST X is purpose-built for deep powder enthusiasts and big-mountain skiers seeking maximum floatation, surfy playfulness, and high-speed stability. Featuring a wide 116mm waist and a deep rocker profile, this freeride machine effortlessly drifts, smears, and floats through deep snow while maintaining composure on chopped-up terrain. Constructed with a lightweight karuba and poplar woodcore reinforced with carbon and flax fibers, Salomon delivers an exceptionally damp yet energetic ride that excels whether charging steep alpine bowls or navigating technical pillow lines.
Best Use: Powder, Freeride, Big Mountain
Skill / Ability Level: Advanced to Expert
Flex: Stiff
Profile: Rocker / Camber / Rocker
Shape: Freeride / Directional Twin
Dimensions: 140 - 116 - 127 mm (at 184cm)
Turning Radius: 25 m (at 184cm)
Core: Karuba / Poplar Full Woodcore
Reinforcements: C/FX Carbon and Flax Fiber, Double Sidewalls
Construction: Full Sandwich Sidewalls with Recycled ABS
Base: Sintered Base
Cork Damplifier: Integrated cork inserts in the tip absorb terrain feedback and high-speed chatter significantly better than traditional materials, delivering a smooth ride with reduced swing weight.
Karuba and Poplar Full Woodcore: Blends ultra-lightweight karuba wood with energetic poplar to minimize overall weight while preserving torsional stiffness and high-speed stability.
C/FX Carbon and Flax Weave: Full-length layer combining carbon for structural power and stiffness with flax fibers for natural vibration dampening and smooth energy transfer.
Double Sidewalls Technology: High-density injection-molded ABS underfoot combined with full sandwich sidewalls provides exceptional edge hold, power transmission, and impact resistance on firm patches.
Deep Powder Rocker Profile: Generous tip and tail rocker paired with subtle underfoot camber allows for effortless turn initiation, surfy pivots, and uncompromised flotation in deep snow.
