Ski: 2025-2026 Salomon S/Lab QST Blank, 178 cm
Available Lengths: 170, 178, 186, 192 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 176.5 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (178 cm): 1950 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (178 cm): 2000 & 2047 grams
Stated Dimensions (178 cm): 138-112-127 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 138.5-112-127 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (178 cm): 18 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 69 mm / 36.5 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: –7.9 cm from center / 80.6 cm from tail
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 184.5 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (186 cm): 2070 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (186 cm): 2187 & 2215 grams
Stated Dimensions (186 cm): 139-112-128 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 139-112-128.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (186 cm): 19 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 69 mm / 37 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 5.5 mm
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -7.5 cm from center / 84.8 cm from tail
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What Salomon says about the S/Lab QST Blank:
“Building on the legacy of QST Blank, this second iteration, co-developed with the young athletes of the Mountain Collective, redefines hard-charging performance. With its modern shape and versatile 112 mm waist, the S/Lab QST Blank offers unparalleled stability and responsiveness when charging down the fall line and mastering any terrain.”
More About the S/Lab QST Blank:
For more details about the S/Lab QST Blank (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 178 cm S/Lab QST Blank:
Tips: 6
Shovels: 6-7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8
Tails: 7.5-6.5
And here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the 186 cm S/Lab QST Blank:
Tips: 7
Shovels: 6.5-7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8
Tails: 7.5-6.5
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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.
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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2021-2022 Salomon QST Blank
Salomon just unveiled what will be the widest ski in their lineup for 21/22: the QST Blank. This new ski combines elements of other skis in Salomon’s QST lineup and adds some new ones, too. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what three of our reviewers think of the new ski.
