Salomon blank review

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Test Locations: Mt. Crested Butte, CO. This mm-wide ski was reportedly developed with the help of Salomon athletes including several in the Blank Collective , hence the name and has been in the works for some time. Camber underfoot and an early rise in the tip and tail adapt to whatever the mountain throws at you. Double sidewalls create confidence-boosting stability and power underfoot, while tip and tail Cork Damplifier enhance versatility and playfulness. This extra layer of sidewall is meant to make the ski stronger and allow for better power transfer underfoot. Tips: 6.

Salomon blank review

Utility Menu. Page 1 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Last Jump to page: Results 1 to 25 of I know that this ski has been talked about in a few places, but wanted to start a dedicated thread in hopes of centralizing skier reviews and related content and questions. Capable on groomers but wants to be off-trail in the soft stuff. The felt a little short at times, when I was really pushing the ski, but likely not an issue for skiers that weigh lbs or less. Just enough backbone to give it a measure of stability while never killing the playful, spirited side of the ski. The tip rocker profile allows the Blank to plane quickly and the ample tail rocker keeps it loose. In some deeper spots on lower angle stuff, I did wish for either a wider ski or a longer shovel to help get the ski to plane more quickly. The tail was loose and never felt hooky. It broke loose whenever I needed it to.

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Except for new graphics, nothing has changed about the highly popular Salomon QST Blank for the season, and that includes how much skiers of all stripes love it. The QST Blank features a full poplar wood core and no metal, which keeps it feeling feathery underfoot and makes it exceptionally nimble. For a pow ski, it also has a more moderate waist width at millimeters, a healthy amount of traditional camber underfoot, and a relatively short turning radius , all of which translates to enhanced responsiveness and quicker edge-to-edge transitions. Other testers reported that, because of its agility, the QST Blank would make a great powder ski for those who spend their time hunting for secret stashes in the glades and in tight, technical terrain. According to testers, that was more than enough to keep these planks afloat in the 14 inches of fresh they enjoyed during testing in Sun Valley; accordingly, they awarded the QST Blank the second-highest flotation scores in the category.

Test Locations: Mt. Crested Butte, CO. This mm-wide ski was reportedly developed with the help of Salomon athletes including several in the Blank Collective , hence the name and has been in the works for some time. Camber underfoot and an early rise in the tip and tail adapt to whatever the mountain throws at you. Double sidewalls create confidence-boosting stability and power underfoot, while tip and tail Cork Damplifier enhance versatility and playfulness. This extra layer of sidewall is meant to make the ski stronger and allow for better power transfer underfoot. Tips: 6. Overall, the QST Blank has a pretty middle-of-the-road flex pattern.

Salomon blank review

Except for new graphics, nothing has changed about the highly popular Salomon QST Blank for the season, and that includes how much skiers of all stripes love it. The QST Blank features a full poplar wood core and no metal, which keeps it feeling feathery underfoot and makes it exceptionally nimble. For a pow ski, it also has a more moderate waist width at millimeters, a healthy amount of traditional camber underfoot, and a relatively short turning radius , all of which translates to enhanced responsiveness and quicker edge-to-edge transitions.

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Very easy to handle and carve or slarve, directional or playful, forward or more upright. While it loves to go fast in soft snow, it is also easy to throw sideways and shut down when needed. Dimensions Gender Unisex. The QST Blank does a good job of taking some of the edge off the nasty feel of nasty conditions, but it feels best in these conditions when making somewhat shorter, more controlled turns. Media New media New comments Search media. Lengths cm , , For a pow ski, it also has a more moderate waist width at millimeters, a healthy amount of traditional camber underfoot, and a relatively short turning radius , all of which translates to enhanced responsiveness and quicker edge-to-edge transitions. Versatility 8. The time now is AM. Salomon QST Blank. When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small commission. So if bashing huge, firm moguls is your jam, you might want to consider other skis even of a similar width. Side note: These make me really wish the QST came in a

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They ski short. Good, but not mind blowing, in pow and are very acceptable to hold an edge on firmer stuff back to the lift. Stability at Speed 7. Some liked the longest better, some the Blank. What we want in a powder ski is flotation and fun, pop and pizazz, and the QST Blank delivers on those fronts in spades. Crud Performance 7. IMO they really do nothing spectacularly, but that is probably what makes them a good resort pow ski where you'll but skiing powder primarily, but will inevitably get a mixed bag of some packed pow, chop, and a groomer back to the lift Preach Holger! Note: I bought this ski this year, and really like it. At this mount point, the ski felt like it pivoted, slashed, and even carved better. In some deeper spots on lower angle stuff, I did wish for either a wider ski or a longer shovel to help get the ski to plane more quickly.