Salomon Just Gave Its Best Ski a Mid-Season Redesign

The QST has become the top choice in Salomon’s lineup for all-mountain freeride skiing since it debuted in 2016 (and it’s picked up a few awards along the way as proof). Previous versions have used subtle, monochromatic designs but the new class wilder, thanks to Brousseaud. “We went for very recognizable topsheets to accompany this spirit,” he said. “Starting from a weather storm, each pattern tells a story of what the ski will provide. It comes in waves from under your foot, giving a strong feeling when you’re on it.” Textile-inspired pixelation on top contrasts with a smoothed-out aural glow beneath, hinting at the versatility of the QST.

There’s another important graphical element in the new QST collection too: the elimination of men’s and women’s models. Many skis come in gendered variants and while there can be small differences between them—different lengths, lighter weights—oftentimes the graphic is the only contrast. It’s usually presented just how you might imagine too: pink, teal, purple, and pastel for women and well, everything else for men. The thing is, not all women like those colors, and the call for more options has been loud and clear for a long time. So, Salomon is going unisex and maxing out choice by making each version of the ski in two color options.

Source: https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/salomon-QST-ski-2025