S/Lab QST Blank Ski - 2026
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S/LAB QST Blank Ski for progressive freeride performance in any terrain
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“These skis are a dream for aggressive freeriders. With a 112mm waist and lively poplar woodcore, the S/LAB QST Blank excels in variable terrain. They’re stable yet responsive, and the rocker-camber-rocker profile lets me power through everything from blower pow to chopped-up crud.”
We embrace the S/LAB QST Blank Skis for the bold, modern freeride performance they bring to the mountain. Developed in collaboration with the young guns of the Mountain Collective, these skis redefine hard-charging excellence with a blend of stability and playfulness. A 112mm waist and lively poplar woodcore give us the edge to push our limits, while basalt and fiberglass layers enhance dampness for a smooth, confident ride down the fall line.
Whether we’re slashing powder turns or navigating wind-buffed ridges, the rocker-camber-rocker profile ensures we’re always in control. When the terrain changes, these skis adapt—offering incredible versatility, pop, and responsiveness for every descent.
Details
- Freeride skis for aggressive, high-performance skiing
- 112mm waist for float in powder and stability on variable terrain
- Full Poplar woodcore balances power and playfulness
- Basalt and fiberglass layers dampen chatter and boost control
- Cork Damplifier enhances vibration absorption
- Rocker-camber-rocker profile for effortless turn initiation and stability
- Glossy topsheet for a premium look and feel
- Item #SALZB36
- Length
- 170cm, 178cm, 186cm, 192cm
- Dimensions
- [170cm] 137 / 112 / 126mm, [178cm] 138 / 112 / 127mm, [186cm] 139 / 112 / 128mm, [192cm] 140 / 112 / 129mm
- Turn Radius
- [170cm] 17m, [178cm] 18m, [186cm] 19m, [192cm] 20m
- Profile
- Freeride Rocker (rocker / camber / rocker)
- Construction
- sandwich
- Core
- poplar
- Laminate
- fiberglass, basalt
- Edge
- steel
- Base
- sintered
- Tail
- raised
- Claimed Weight
- [pair, 170cm] 8lb 2.8oz (3680g), [pair, 178cm] 8lb 9.0oz (3900g), [pair, 186cm] 9lb 2.0oz (4140g), [pair, 192cm] 10lb 0.3oz (4540g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 year
- Activity
- freeride/powder skiing
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Overall Rating
5 based on 16 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 8, 2025
Amazing ski that can conquer anything
Stevens pass late season wet conditions this ski handled everything amazing. This is a hard charging amazing big mountain ski!
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
April 8, 2025
A great ski got better!
Just as floaty, fun, and maneuverable as before but now feels more damp and powerful. Great ski for any conditions.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
April 8, 2025
Nimble and strong
Took these out on a heavy powder day. Floaty but planted with super quick turns.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
April 8, 2025
Powerful and nimble
Fantastic nimble but hard charging ski. Great for any condition
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 21, 2025
Looks sick! Skis Well! Could Use Metal!
I bought the 192cm during the 2024/25 ski season for Alta powder days. Firstly the ski looks sick! Finally with the top-sheet and base facelift I have got great comments on it every time I take her out. I am running her with some look pivot binding as a resort based ski/sidecountry ski. The ski rips groomers even for a 112 which shows it has a solid poppy wood core. She skis well in powder and is a very playful but can be a lot to handle if you are not ready to turn her in the trees but what do you expect with the 190. The one downside I would say is after a day skiing her from pow to crud is for someone my size (6ft and 190lbs) you begin to feel a lot of the bumps vs skis with Titanol. I think a half sheet of metal under the mounting area would make this easily a daily driver instead more of a pow specific ski. Would buy again just to stare at her in the living room.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 17, 2025
Phenomenal Ski
The new blank is everything I had hoped for and more, after skiing the previous generation. It obliterates crud and chop, surfs and smears pow effortlessly, and has no business ripping groomers as good as it does. I’m lucky enough to work in a shop and this was by far the best ski I’ve used all season- so good I went out and bought it! 11/10 ski Salomon, nicely done
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 10, 2025
Big Mountain ski
Skiing the 192 - 6'4 235lb skier at Big Sky resort. Crazy fun ski. Very playful and agile for a 112 under foot. Surprising quick turns in bumps, with a very lively snap to them. The added stiffness over past model allowed me to truck through chopped up powder like it was nothing. Charging deep powder on high angle terrain off the tram was the most fun I have ever had on a ski. Great ski ripping groomers too. You could easily make this a one ski quiver if you ski out west. The only condition I have found it less than ideal was very steep and hard surface. Qualifying because my size is certainly a factor - but it had excessive chatter in the tips that forced me to slow down. Summary - amazing ski for everything except big mountain turns on hard snow.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 8, 2025
Improved blank
Lighter and a little more tail rocker to surf. Great improvement on a fantastic ski. Mount a cm or 2 back
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
February 22, 2025
The QST Blanks are awesome!
I got these after waiting on the 106 and missing out, and I gotta say I’m glad I did. They can rip corduroy, and float on anything. Initially I bought for a trip to CO, as these are a bit wide for the East, but I wouldn’t hesitate to pull them out on any ski day. All the new carbon rods make the ski super lively and fun, while the tip and tail are still soft enough to have fun with them.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
February 16, 2025
Wohooo QST!!
I waited until I rode these ski’s in all conditions to review- luckily in the last few weeks Alta has produced everything from deep pow, crud, and spring like skiing. Im 5’9” 155lbs & advanced (no expert) skiier- mounted recommended on pivot 15’s.I do like my skis slightly short so I chose the 177 & very happy with my choice. I will say im a picky ski chooser depending on the weather so riding these in conditions I wouldnt normally is a little strange to me. We’ll start with the bad: hard crud these arent the choice for me- a 112 underfoot will never be the ski for me in these conditions. The tails seem to want the catch & send you on your way (i did mitigate this slightly by de tuning the tails). Again not the ski for the day for me. I was surprised when I got these on the groomers- I like a ski with a tight radius for groomer skiing. 112 and ~18m radius I wasnt expecting the world but was pleasantly surprised to rip some big fast turns with minimal chatter & confidence inspiring edge hold. Would I ride these on a groomer day normally? No. Will they rip a groomer? Absolutely. Spring like conditions these are a fun ski to slash around they pivot quickly which is something I ~love~ in a ski. Again id go smaller underfoot & tighter radius for my skiing style but they will & can do it with happiness. Where these babies shine is when the snow flies. With 20”+ in the last 24 hours I headed up canyon and strapped these to my legs. Pure greatness alll day long. They float very well, super playful to bounce around, predictable in the air, point & shoot em and they hold you where you want to be with no hesitation. In the chop they still hold together great & arent a bear to point them where you need them to go. These are a ski for someone who ski’s- what I mean by that is if youre going to get lazy with your skiing these may not be a great option for you. Towards the end of the day the skis demanded more from me than I could give them- I should have tapped a couple laps before but its hard when its puking & stoke is high. The graphics are wicked & these receive compliments all day long (my girlfriend is jealous). Overall for my skiing preference id like slightly less tail grab (maybe a little more rocker would help here) but as of right now these are my favorite skis to click into when it snows. Solomon did a wicked job with these & im pleasantly surprised with how they perform (maybe I shouldnt be surprised actually). Cheers to the QST Blank.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
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