The Salomon QST 106 gets its name from being 106-millimeters underfoot. Salomon uses a lightweight poplar wood core that’s supported by C/FX and Cork Damplifier. C/FX has been earning our praise since its inception. By combining flax with carbon fiber, Salomon has created a material that provides energy and responsiveness as well as vibration damping and a smooth feel. Although, it might not have as pronounced rocker as the Blank and QST 98, there’s still a significant amount, especially in the tip. It’s a nice shape for a freeride ski as you get the benefits of both edge grip when conditions are on the firm side and playfulness and float when the snow is soft and fluffy. Some skis in this width range feel terrible on firm snow, but that’s not the case with the QST 106. It feels smooth and supple thanks to the C/FX and its shape provides an excellent blend of stability, edge grip, and maneuverability. We’ve seen plenty of skiers slap an alpine touring binding on it like the Shift and use it as a crossover resort/AT ski. It’s not the lightest, and likely more skiers will just put an alpine binding on it, but that’s another nod to its versatility. For advanced and expert skiers looking for a powder ski that can do so much more should look no further than the Salomon QST 106.