Salomon wasn’t kidding when they christened their powder ski collection, “Rocker2,“ for they represent rocker raised to the next power. Only 40% of the ski’s baseline touches the snow when the ski’s flat, and while this contact doubles when the ski’s on edge, it...
Our Finesse favorites are all about ease, and the Salomon Q-105 belongs in the Easy-Peasy Hall of Fame for Fat Skis. If mastering powder is still on your to-do list, or if you just want to make it an easier exercise, the Q-105 belongs on your to-ski list. Its...
Like most powerful Big Mountain skis, the Salomon Q-Lab isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but those who tumble to its charms fall hard. A handful of testers rated it their favorite over 100mm underfoot, which is a strong indicator that the Q-Lab should find a following...
For lighter weight women, the All-Mountain West genre is probably the best place to shop for a powder ski, as it will deliver plenty of buoyancy without getting so fat that tipping it becomes a chore. The Salomon Q-96 Lumen is a wise choice as a second pair of skis...
The clever lads in the Salomon R&D department probably took a long look at all the expensive constructions vying for the spotlight in a crowded marketplace and decided to end run the lot of them. The ace up their collective sleeve was manufacturing efficiency, a...
