Salomon QST 118 Skis 2020
Model Info
Product Info
The Salomon QST 118 Skis are a hero's tool for hero days and more. Absolutely the right pick for hip deep days and the biggest, gnarliest mountains in the land, the QST 118 also does a great job of driving through mank and chop and isn't half bad on the groomed. The secret lies in the balance of surface area/rocker profile and the sweet blend of dampening agents that mixes carbon, flax and Titanal. Take this one for a test drive on a deep day and you'll become a believer.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Twin Rocker – 26% Tip Rocker / 52% Camber / 22% Tail Rocker
Core
Light Poplar Full Woodcore – A woodcore from tip to tail offers optimum stability on snow and powerful rebound. Maximizes ski-to-snow contact and filters vibrations.
Laminates
C/FX Carbon Flax Weave – A new weaving with transversal and longitudinal fibers and increased amounts of both carbon and flax, plus basalt fiber. Yields increased torsional stiffness, stronger edge grip and stability.
Single Ti – A single layer of Titanal reinforcement on top of the core for great edge grip, efficient energy transfer and liveliness.
Cork Damplifier – Cork is three times more absorbing than Koroyd. Using it in the tip of the ski enables a high level of vibration absorption and dampening with even less weight.
Pulse Pad – A layer of rubber that runs along the edges and in ski's critical zones for a smoother ride and improved ski-to-snow contact.
Sidewalls
Full Sandwich Sidewalls – A laminate construction with full length ABS sidewalls gives extraordinary smooth ski/snow contact and great terrain adaptation. Laminated construction enables Salomon to combine optimum material layers for targeted performance.
Base
Sintered Graphite Base
Edges
Total Edge Reinforcement – A fiber reinforcement directly on top of the edges improves durability, edge grip and shock resistance.
Additional Features
TPU Glossy Topsheet
Tail Protector
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Big Mountain, Powder
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Terrain
Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail. Powder These skis are for the deep days. If you like to find powder stashes at your local resort, go on backcountry missions for the freshest of fresh or heli ski trips to BC, powder skis are what you need to stay afloat. Skis in the powder category are wide and most often have some form of rocker or early rise plus a relatively soft flex. Many powder skis today are versatile enough to handle mixed conditions and harder snow.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Long
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Turning Radius
Long > 22 m radius is best for powder and big-mountain.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Flax, Metal, Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 171 | 178 | 185 | 192 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 139 | 140 | 142 | 143 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 126 | 127 | 129 | 130 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 |