Review: Salomon QST 98 Skis · 2024
By Ski Expert
Bryant Leech
Salomon QST 98 Skis · 2024
$389.97
$649.95
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The Curated Take
4.3/5
The Salomon QST 98 skis are a great choice for a wide range of skiers looking for a versatile, all-mountain ski. They offer stability and perform well in soft snow, making them well-rounded for most conditions. With a good balance of strength and lightweight, these skis are particularly suited for intermediate and advanced skiers. Their deep rocker lines and low swingweight make them playful and easy to turn, though they may not provide the best edge hold in icy conditions. The QST 98 shines for its versatility and agility, especially in soft snow environments.
Ideal for
- Has a good amount of stability for the weight
- Great for soft snow
- Really well-rounded for most conditions
Not ideal for
- Are better skis for speed
- Can get knocked around a bit in choppier snow
- Can be tough if encountering ice often
Playfulness
The intended purpose of this ski should not be the terrain park. It has a lot of pop and energy due to its low swingweight and generally nimble character. With...Read more
Durability
This ski has been around for a decade, and the sturdy topsheets, solid wood core, and flax material have proven an effective and reliable tool for many years. This ski...Read more
High Speed Stability
At reasonable, easy cruising speed, this ski does just fine. I think most intermediate and even advanced riders are not likely to see the speed limit of these. However, if...Read more
Versatility
If someone tries to define versatility in today's ski market, they will be hard-pressed to find something better than the QST 98. It strikes a great balance of both being...Read more
Flotation
It has a huge tip and tail rocker, providing a great platform for slashing and smashing when the snow is soft. It also has enough weight to keep one planted...Read more
Turn Ease
This ski never feels "locked" into a turn. It has a rocker that starts pretty early for a ski that is 98mm underfoot, and that, in conjunction with its relatively...Read more
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Bryant Leech
About the ski gear
- Model: Salomon QST 98 Skis · 2024
Test conditions
- What conditions I've used these in: Groomed runs, moguls, icy groomers, choppy snow, and powder (1-4")
- Where I’ve used them: Alta, Utah
- How many times I've used it: 2
Expert Reviews of the Salomon QST 98 Skis
Bryant Leech The Salomon QST 98 will work well for a large range of skiers. It fits a nice sweet spot of being both fairly strong and maintaining a trim weight. This ski trends towards soft snow performance in the all-mountain category with a good amount of tip and tail rocker. Both directional and twin-tip fans are likely to get along with this as well because it almost has a twin tail but likes to be skied forward like more directional offerings. The Salomon QST 98 should be a ski added to the list to consider if one is looking for a one-ski quiver that can do it all.
Product Specs
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Ski type | Freeride, All Mountain |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
Review Ratings
Playfulness
4/5
Bryant Leech gave 4 of 5 stars. The intended purpose of this ski should not be the terrain park. It has a lot of pop and energy due to its low swingweight and generally nimble character. With its deep rocker lines, it's also confidence-inspiring to drive the tips into softer snow and not feel like I will go over the front. The one downside with the low weight is that it can get knocked around a bit in chopped-up snow and likely wouldn't be a good platform for a larger skier looking for a confident, playful ski for speed.
Durability
5/5
Bryant Leech gave 5 of 5 stars. This ski has been around for a decade, and the sturdy topsheets, solid wood core, and flax material have proven an effective and reliable tool for many years. This ski is seen on the mountain looking pretty new even after constant abuse of it being most people's daily driver for long periods.
High Speed Stability
2/5
Bryant Leech gave 2 of 5 stars. At reasonable, easy cruising speed, this ski does just fine. I think most intermediate and even advanced riders are not likely to see the speed limit of these. However, if someone is used to heavier skis that don't get deflected, this might take some time getting used to. The QST is not a big mountain-charging ski. However, if skiers want something that will handle reasonable speed, this ski performs just fine.
Versatility
5/5
Bryant Leech gave 5 of 5 stars. If someone tries to define versatility in today's ski market, they will be hard-pressed to find something better than the QST 98. It strikes a great balance of both being agile enough to be manageable for almost anyone while shining if the snow starts falling. This ski allows for almost unlimited potential that can truly do it all.
Flotation
5/5
Bryant Leech gave 5 of 5 stars. It has a huge tip and tail rocker, providing a great platform for slashing and smashing when the snow is soft. It also has enough weight to keep one planted but a flexible core to allow easy maneuverability in soft snow. It's a great option for a ski that can do it all in an environment where the white stuff flies often.
Turn Ease
5/5
Bryant Leech gave 5 of 5 stars. This ski never feels "locked" into a turn. It has a rocker that starts pretty early for a ski that is 98mm underfoot, and that, in conjunction with its relatively low weight, makes it one of the more maneuverable skis. The downside is that it's not the most reliable edge in icy conditions as there is less of an edge on the snow, but that's the tradeoff for easy turn ability.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Bryant Leech Versatility is the name of the game with the QST 98. There is not a situation this ski doesn't do well in (maybe other than ice), but if the snow is soft, this ski will really allow me to go anywhere. I love how well it can handle all the different types of conditions in a light and agile package that also allows for backcountry application. This ski, incorporated with some of the newer 50/50 bindings, really could be a one-ski quiver for both inbounds and touring applications. It is a great powder ski for its width.
Why did you choose this product?
Bryant Leech I like the idea of one ski that can perform in a variety of conditions. It's a ski that can perform well on groomed runs while also being able to tour well. This ski can effortlessly work both at a home mountain and outside the rope boundaries.
