Like-New Condition! The 2027 Salomon QST 100 with Demo bindings sits at the center of Salomon's freeride lineup, a one-quiver all-mountain ski for skiers who spend more of the day off the groomers than on them. A full poplar woodcore, a basalt and fiberglass layup, and cork-dampened rocker at both ends give it genuine float in fresh snow without costing it composure once things firm up. It's well-rounded on purpose and doesn't lean hard in any single direction. Demo bindings are the adaptable part of this package, built to take a wide range of boot sizes.

Why we like it:

Those cork inlays tucked into the rocker zones are subtle and remarkably effective. They take the chatter out of chopped-up snow without adding swing weight, so the ski stays nimble in tight spots and feels planted the moment you open it up, and the shape hits a nice balance of float and edge engagement for something this wide.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert skiers who want one ski for soft snow, variable conditions, and the occasional groomer lap. This is the pair you bring on a trip when the forecast is a mystery. Aggressive intermediates moving off-trail will get along with it too, though the QST 100 does want a confident skier to give its best.

Highlights:

Salomon pairs a full poplar woodcore with basalt and fiberglass running tip to tail, which is where the smooth, progressive flex and the consistent edge grip come from. What really separates this generation is the new Cork Damplifier, a single piece of cork and TPU set inside the rocker profile at each end of the ski; it soaks up vibration and settles chop without piling on weight, so a light, quick ski feels noticeably calmer than before when the snow turns rough. The freeride rocker profile puts generous rise in the tip for float, a solid camber zone underfoot for hard-snow grip, and a rockered tail that releases cleanly, and the redesigned shape has been tuned for more progressive turn engagement. A 100 mm waist makes it as intuitive carving packed snow as it is smearing through powder. Finishing the package, the demo binding adjusts to fit most boot sizes.

Things to consider:

The QST 100 is a freeride ski first and a carver second. It'll hold an edge on groomers, but if hardpack is where you spend your time, the QST 94 is the happier choice, and if you're chasing maximum float, look at the QST 106.

Fit & sizing considerations:

True to length, so your usual size is the pick, though you can drop a length if you want a quicker, more maneuverable ski or go up for more stability and float in deep snow.