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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2023 – 100 mm+, Unisex, 3 out of 5 stars
SALOMON QST Echo 106 – Tested model
Tested model

100 mm+ · 2023/24

SALOMON QST Echo 106

64.28 of 85 points
RRP
780.00 €
Weight
1865 g
Weight per area
0.9 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The QST Echo 106 is harmonious

Test strengths

  • Powder: 26.25/30 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 10.55/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.27/5 points
  • Weight score: 10.21/15 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
64.28 / 85
Total riding performance
50.8 / 65
Weight
1,865 g
Weight per area
0.9 g/cm²
RRP
780 €
BACKLINE stars

Not all snow conditions could be rated. Maximum scores refer only to the conditions actually assessed.

Test year 2023 · Gastein

Verdict

The QST Echo 106 is harmonious

Technical data

Test class
100 mm+
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2023
Model year
2024
Lengths
157, 165, 173, 182, 189 cm
Sidecut
139–106–126 cm
Tip
139.0 mm
Waist
106.0 mm
Tail
126.0 mm
Surface per ski
2081.72 cm²
Weight (measured)
1865 g
Weight per area
0.90 g/cm²
RRP
780.00 €
Euro per point
12.13 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight10.21 / 15
Anti-icing3.27 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total13.48 / 20
Performance on hard snow10.55 / 15
Performance in powder26.25 / 30
Performance in corn snowConditions were not given during the test
Performance in tracked snow14.00 / 20
Riding performance total50.80 / 65
Total points64.28 / 85
RRP / point12.13 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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BeginnerExpert

Suitability by skier weight

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