QST 98

When shape and construction align perfectly, you get a ski like this. The 2025 Salomon QST 98 gets a facelift for this year but remains the same build and shape, and that’s wonderful news for skiers who love the drifty profile, sturdy build, and surprising carving capabilities that make this an ideal one ski quiver for a ton of skiers out there. It’s so automatic and confidence-inspiring that there’s no need to change it up now. As one of the better floaters out there at 98 mm wide, this ski has a ton of rocker to help you get through the deeper snow on the hill. Feel like ripping some groomers? The shorter turn radius makes quick work of the corduroy. Bumps and trees? This ski will make those tricky areas seem almost like flat ground due to the mix of cork and poplar in the build. Overall, this ski is an excellent choice for advanced and expert skiers who are looking for a solid and stable ski that also feels light and agile on the feet. It's nearly impossible to think that a ski of this weight dances and tiptoes as well as the QST 98 does, but here we are.