Brand: Salomon
Category: Backcountry Skis
Recommended by Andie Cornish, Professional Mountain Athlete — Jackson, WY
The Salomon S/LAB QST Echo is a lightweight, touring-specific ski designed for advanced and expert skiers seeking exceptional performance in all conditions. With its innovative materials and construction, this ski delivers unmatched stability, precision, and vibration absorption, making it the ultimate choice for backcountry adventures. 1. 106mm Waist: Optimized width for versatile performance in powder and chopped-up snow. 2. Karuba/Poplar Full Woodcore: A blend of lightweight karuba and resilient poplar for enhanced inertia and agility. 3. Ti Binding Reinforcement: Edge-to-edge titanal insert underfoot for maximum power transfer and improved hard snow edging. 4. Cork Damplifier: Advanced cork technology in the tip for superior vibration absorption, ensuring a smooth ride. 5. 100% Recycled Double Sidewalls: Environmentally friendly construction that enhances stability and precision on varied terrain. 6. Full Sandwich Sidewalls: Guarantees excellent edge grip and seamless ski-to-snow contact for enhanced performance. 7. Flax Carbon Superlight Fibers: Lightweight reinforcement that contributes to the ski's liveliness without compromising strength. The Salomon S/LAB QST Echo is designed for backcountry skiing enthusiasts who thrive in powder and challenging conditions. It excels in environments where stability and precision are crucial, making it ideal for advanced and expert skiers tackling diverse terrains. Whether navigating through deep powder or managing chopped-up snow, this ski performs exceptionally well in winter conditions, ensuring an exhilarating experience on the slopes.
Price: $849.95
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What other hosts are saying
3 experts recommend the Salomon S/LAB QST ECHO.
Bennett Levine, Backcountry Skier and Trail Runner
Daily driver do it all back country ski. From waist deep days in Colorado to crust in Iceland, this ski can handle it all. Slap on some MTN's and it's the only ski you need.
Recommended in Go to Gear
When the snow is plentiful, the Salomon QST Echo is an easy recommendation. From progressing intermediates to experts, hard chargers to playful turners, there isn't a skier who won't get along with the Echo.
Recommended in Ski Touring/Mountaineering
