If you are a fan of Salomon as a brand and are looking to buy new skis under $500, check out Curated Experts' top most recommended Salomon skis within this budget. Note, however, that we don't believe in "best of" lists here at Curated – everyone is different and we believe in finding the best gear for you and not generally for the masses. Be sure to chat with a Ski Expert here on Curated for free, personalized advice on the best skis for your needs.
- Salomon QST 98 Skis · 2023
- Salomon QST Spark Skis + M10 GW Bindings · 2023
- Salomon S/Max N°6 Skis + M10 GW Bindings · Women's · 2023
- Salomon Stance 90 Skis · 2023
- Salomon Stance W 84 Skis · Women's · 2023
- Salomon Stance W 94 Skis · Women's · 2023
- Salomon Stance 96 Skis · 2023
Salomon QST 98 Skis · 2023
Just in for the 2022 season the QST's have been a super popular and very approachable lineup of skis over the years! With a new modern tip/tail rocker shape for easy turn release and a 98mm waist this ski is meant to handle a plate full of different skiing types. A double sidewall design helps to transmit power on the turn while the cork damplifier and C/FX help keep the ski damp and predictable. Also, they made this ski slightly lighter than the 2021 99mm QST.
Salomon QST Spark Skis + M10 GW Bindings · 2023
A great ski from Salomon that includes bindings and has a great 85mm waist width for those groomers in New England. The rocker profile on this ski will help you get some float in some light powder and when navigating through some late afternoon crud! This is a great ski to learn and to grow on!
Any terrain, any snow! This ski is fun and forgiving - bindings included in the price too makes it an awesome price point option!
Salomon S/Max N°6 Skis + M10 GW Bindings · Women's · 2023
These skis are narrow (76mm) underfoot, so venturing into powder or off piste terrain may be difficult, but if you are sticking to groomed trails anyways as a developing skier, these will give you great edge control as they are designed for carving! They have a poplar core which will absorb vibration, minimizing chatter, and they include bindings which is fantastic! Perfect for the progressing beginner skier looking to reach the next level and focus on carving hardpacked terrain/groomers!
Salomon Stance 90 Skis · 2023
If you want to ski moguls one run, then hit a fast groomer the next and lap your favorite tree run after lunch then this is the ski for you. Salomon does it again and packs versatility, stability and responsiveness all into a ski that will go bell to bell no matter the conditions. A polar core adds durability and is light with a poppy nature. Titaial and carbon in the ski smooth out the ride and have a forgiving nature. A middle of the road flex adds to the versatility. Load up the ski and get some pop then lean them over and crack and they will remain stiff enough through hard turns.
The Salomon Stance is the anti-thesis to Salomon's popular QST line: Whereas the QST is playful and nimble, the Stance is built more for driving trenches down the fall line on groomed runs and hardpack. The Stance sports two layers of metal to give it extra strength and stability, but Salomon milled out the metal in the front and rear of the ski to keep it lighter and a bit more approachable. The Stance is a daily driver for skiers looking for a confident ski that can rip up groomed runs at high speed.
Salomon Stance W 84 Skis · Women's · 2023
This ski will also be able to ski everything from groomers to trees and moguls. The blended wood core offers easier maneuverability and predictability when getting on edge and titanal is added for dampness and better control no matter what you are skiing. This will be a really fun ski for carving, and it has an all-mountain profile which is good for playing around in fresh snow.
This ski will also be able to ski everything from groomers to trees and moguls. The blended wood core offers easier maneuverability and predictability when getting on edge and titanal is added for dampness and better control no matter what you are skiing. This will be a really fun ski for carving, and it has an all-mountain profile which is good for playing around in fresh snow.
These are all-mountain skis meant for carving and having fun. They dampen well but are also forgiving. Good for intermediate skiers looking for mostly groomed skiing but will work well in boot-high powder.
Salomon Stance W 94 Skis · Women's · 2023
Brand new for 2021 the stance is one of the most reactive skis in it's class. This ski is a wood core with a titanal metal sheet over the top giving it incredible responsiveness and edge to edge ability. This ski handles crud like a queen and is much lighter than most others at this width.
Its lightweight construction makes it quick and reactive on varying terrain but this ski also likes to rip! Charging groomers and going fast is in its makeup! Although it has a very stable build, the ski is very capable in the bumps and trees with the right driver!
Mellow groomers, POWDER, and all around good times!
Salomon Stance 96 Skis · 2023
Amazing powerful turns on groomed terrain, and at 96mm underfoot this ski can hack the cruddy and the soft when the skies open up. This ski has a double sheet of metal, so it really grabs those groomers for an incredible turn. It is surprisingly light and can hack pretty much anything you throw at it!
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