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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2025 – 100 mm+, Unisex, 2 out of 5 stars
SALOMON QST Blank – Tested model
Tested model

100 mm+ · 2025/26

SALOMON QST Blank

67.54 of 100 points
RRP
850.00 €
Weight
2031 g
Weight per area
0.97 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

At over 2 kg (186cm), this ski is not a lightweight, but offers superior stability at high speeds. A good choice for heavier, experienced skiers.

Test strengths

  • Powder: 24.5/30 points
  • Corn snow: 10.92/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Weight score: 5.95/15 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 9.17/15 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
67.54 / 100
Total riding performance
58.09 / 80
Weight
2,031 g
Weight per area
0.97 g/cm²
RRP
850 €
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Test year 2025 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

At over 2 kg (186cm), this ski is not a lightweight, but offers superior stability at high speeds. A good choice for heavier, experienced skiers.

Technical data

Test class
100 mm+
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2025
Model year
2026
Lengths
170, 178, 186, 192 cm
Sidecut
13,78–11,22–12,70 cm
Tip
137.8 mm
Waist
112.2 mm
Tail
127.0 mm
Surface per ski
2095.51 cm²
Weight (measured)
2031 g
Weight per area
0.97 g/cm²
RRP
850.00 €
Euro per point
12.58 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight5.95 / 15
Anti-icing3.50 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total9.45 / 20
Performance on hard snow9.17 / 15
Performance in powder24.50 / 30
Performance in corn snow10.92 / 15
Performance in tracked snow13.50 / 20
Riding performance total58.09 / 80
Total points67.54 / 100
RRP / point12.58 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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Suitability by skier weight

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