Ski: 2025-2026 Salomon QST 100, 180 cm
Available Lengths: 148, 156, 164, 172, 180, 188 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 178.5 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (180 cm): 1880 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (180 cm): 1944 & 1995 grams
Stated Dimensions (180 cm): 134-100-122 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 134-99.5-121.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (180 cm): 17.5 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 66.5 mm / 39.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 5.5 mm
Core Materials: poplar + basalt fibers + titanal binding reinforcement + fiberglass laminate
Base Material: sintered
Factory Recommended Mount Point: –8.7 cm from center / 80.6 cm from tail
[Editor’s Note: Our “First Looks” are our way of getting you information ASAP for some of the products we’re reviewing, including our measured specs and the details from the manufacturer. Once we’ve started testing a given product, we detail our on-snow impressions in our Flash Reviews and our annual Winter Buyer’s Guide. When we’re able to spend extensive time testing a given product, we publish our in-depth Full Reviews and Deep Dive comparisons.]
What Salomon says about the QST 100:
“Meet Salomon's QST 100, the most playful QST ski yet. With a 100 mm waist and dynamic freeride shape, these skis are perfect for your everyday shred. Ideal for carving groomers and exploring powder stashes, they deliver nimble performance and lively responsiveness, setting the perfect vibe for your ride”
More About the QST 100:
For more details about the QST 100 (and about the whole lineup of new QST skis, plus Salomon’s new S/Pro Supra dual BOA ski boot), check out our GEAR:30 Podcast episode 332 with Salomon’s Lauren Samuels, Cesar Brouck, and Quentin Boutry.
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the QST 100:
Tips: 6
Shovels: 6-6.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 7-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10–8.5
Tails: 8-7
Get More Info: Our Flash Reviews & More
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Flash Review: 25/26 Salomon QST 100
We’ve started our long-term testing of Salomon’s updated QST series, and recently spent several days on the all-new QST 100. Here are our initial impressions.
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Flash Review: 25/26 Salomon QST 94
Salomon’s new QST 94 is the narrowest addition to their new QST lineup of skis, replacing the popular QST 92. Here are our initial impressions on the QST 94, including how it compares to the outgoing model.
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New Salomon Dual BOA Ski Boot & New Salomon QST Skis (Ep.332)
We talk about the biggest development in the world of snowsports gear: dual BOA ski boots. You’ll learn about dual BOA boots in general, but also the specific design decisions Salomon made to implement this system into their new S/Pro Supra dual BOA ski boot. Then we talk with Quentin Boutry about the new generation of QST skis.
Salomon Announces New 2025-2026 QST Ski Collection
Salomon is overhauling their popular line of freeride skis, including two brand-new models, updates to the returning skis, and more. Here are the details.
