Ski: 2024-2025 Salomon QST X, 184 cm
Available Lengths: 178, 184, 192 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 183.0 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (184 cm): 1900 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (184 cm): 1973 & 1997 grams
Stated Dimensions (184 cm): 140-116-127 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 140-116-127 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (184 cm): 25 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 66.5 mm / 26 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 6 mm
Core Materials: karuba/poplar + cork tips & tails + titanal binding reinforcement + flax/carbon fibers + fiberglass laminate
Base Material: sintered
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -5.3 cm from center / 86.2 cm from tail
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 177.1 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (178 cm): 1830 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (178 cm): 1826 & 1845 grams
Stated Dimensions (178 cm): 138-116-125 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 138-116-125 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (178 cm): 24 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 61 mm / 28.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 4.5 mm
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -5.6 cm from center / 83.0 cm from tail
[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]
What Salomon says about the QST X
“Harnessing know-how from years of building the world’s most versatile skis, we tasked our athletes from around the globe to deliver a new level of drift, power and finesse for the deepest and steepest of days. The result – QST X! Cork Damplifier inserts in the tip and the tail pair with our lightweight karuba and poplar woodcore, Flax/Carbon Superlight Fibers and an all-new freeride profile (translation – more rocker!) to make this ski your ideal powder partner.
A must-have for all powder enthusiasts seeking their next adrenaline-fueled outings, Salomon’s QST X skis are made for bold runs in deep snow. With a wide 116 mm underfoot and big rocker profile, these light skis are made for surfing, drifting, and floating through endless fresh powder while remaining reliable in diverse terrains and conditions.”
More About the QST X:
To learn more about the backstory of this ski and how it slots into Salomon’s lineup, check out our video with Salomon from Blister Summit 2024:
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the 184 cm QST X:
Tips: 7
Shovels: 6.5-7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8
Tails: 7.5-7
And here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the 178 cm QST X:
Tips: 7
Shovels: 6-7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-7.5
Tails: 7-6.5
Stay Tuned…
We started testing the QST X at Blister Summit 2024 and will have much more to say about this ski in the future. Keep an eye out for updates, and let us know of any questions you have.
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Flash Review: 24/25 Salomon QST X
Japow Update: Kara Williard brought the QST X with her on a recent trip to Japan and she’s now added her thoughts on this lightweight powder ski.
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Can you post the measured weight for (Kara’s) 179cm pair?
That would also give us an idea how the wright scales with size.
The 9-10 lines of text for the weights and specs of Kara’s 178 cm ski will display for you if you click to expand that section above.
Within those 9-10 lines of text, you will see:
“Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (178 cm): 1826 & 1845 grams”
Question on the recommended mounting point. I see it’s only -5.3 from center, but the Blank are -7.95, so it seems relatively forward. I also just compared to a DPS Lotus 120 that looked like it was 5cm further back relative to the X. Also, my old Rossi Super 7 HD had both a -5.65 line and a -7.65 line (I believe I split the difference, but mainly because I thought the 188 might be a bit big for me). So, with only one line, if you’re a directional skier, do you think mounting 1-2cm back would be advisable or a bad idea?