Salomon QST 94 Skis 2026

The QST series has been a staple in the freeride, all-mountain space for almost 10 years now. The 4th generation of the QST has improved capabilities in less than desirable terrain, feels stronger underfoot, and carves a better turn, all without sacrificing any of the QST DNA skiers have come to know and love. The 2026 QST 94 is the strongest, most directional offering of the new QST series. It has surprisingly good performance on trail and doesn't feel out of place on groomers, making it a more East Coast or hardpack-friendly option compared to the QST 92 from previous seasons. The old QST lacked in power and stability; the new QST 94 does not. It's a ski that has some real top-end performance and potential to be skied aggressively. Off-trail or in softer snow, the QST 94 still offers the playfulness and maneuverability you'd expect from a freeride-inspired ski. It pivots on a dime when you need it to, feels alive and nimble at lower speeds in technical terrain, and is forgiving for less experienced skiers. If you liked the previous version of the QST, you won't feel like this is a departure from what you're used to - it's just a more capable ski when the snow pack is firm or chopped up. Salomon achieved this improvement by altering the shape, side cut, and where the added materials are placed in the ski. Having tested these across a wide variety of terrain and conditions during the past season, we are excited to finally have a more narrow QST option that is skiable even when the snow isn't awesome and terrain is variable. The old QST 92 was good when the snow was softer, but the new QST 94 is a major improvement across the board. It's much less picky about the type of terrain or snow you're skiing, has some real power, that is easy to tap into, and it's more confidence-inspiring compared to its predecessor.