Product Summary
The ski in details
You asked, Salomon answered: a touring-specific evolution of the iconic QST line. The QST Echo 106 combines a karuba/poplar core, superlight basalt fibers, and cork damplifier, for a light-weight, lively, go-anywhere backcountry ski. The 106mm waist rallies in all conditions.
Ultralight core & construction
A featherlight karuba/poplar core combined with basalt fibers and cork damplifier in the tip and tail result in a lightweight core that excels on the uphill.
Confidence-inspiring feel
Cork damplifier in the tip and tail combined basalt fibers throughout offer stability at speed, while the karuba/poplar core creates a lively and responsive ride.
Construction
The QST Echo 106 is made from 30% recycled topsheet materials and 100% recycled ABS in the double sidewalls.
Technologies
CORE: Karuba / Poplar Full Woodcore
Woodcore is a mix between poplar and karuba. Karuba offers lightweight and inertia.
CONSTRUCTION
Recycled Double Sidewalls
REINFORCEMENT
Basalt Superlight Fibers
CONSTRUCTION: Full Sandwich Sidewalls
Full Sandwich Sidewalls guarantees stability and precision, it enhances performance by providing good edge grip and smooth ski-to-snow contact.
REINFORCEMENT: Ti Binding Reinforcement
A titanal insert edge-to-edge underfoot, running throughout the ski, for maximal power and increased hard snow edging.
SHAPE PROFILE
Freeride Profile
SPECIFIC FEATURES: 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.
SPECIFIC FEATURES
Double Sidewalls
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Ski review Salomon QST Echo 106
At the 2023/2024 WorldSkitest the skis were closely evaluated in the category „Freeride II“. Tester opinion: "The next strong freerider without any noticeable weaknesses is the "QST Echo 106". The very good result stands out due to its balance. There are no real outliers. This means that the "Salomon" can do everything. Do you want to ski long turns at high speeds? The "QST" can do it. Do you want to ski short turns with good turning ability and lift? The "QST" can do it too."
| Long turns | 7,9 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Short turns | 7,6 / 10 |
| Turning ability | 7,4 / 10 |
| Buoyancy | 7,9 / 10 |
| Smoothness | 7,5 / 10 |
| Physical effort | 7,6 / 10 |
| Final score | 45,9 / 60 very good |
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