As is often the case with ski equipment that includes the word “Pro” in its name, the X-Pro SW likely will not become a favorite of actual professionals. Nevertheless, the Pro should appeal to nascent technical students, and their teachers, in environments where...
In a Technical ski genre loaded with lumberjack-strong shredders, the X-Max is a nimble waterbug that whips around corners like it was trying to catch its own tail. Followers of the Salomon brand may recall the X-Wing series, also lightweight, short-radius...
With a name like X-Race, you’d think this ski wouldn’t want to wander too far away from the race course, but it’s unwise to assume that just because a ski has a tight turn radius and a metal-laden, race room construction, it can’t cope with the minor stress of...
Made from the same recipe as the unisex QST 92, the women’s QST Lux 92 aims to hit a price point and performance level that match the needs of the intermediate skier looking to upgrade her antiquated gear. While the QST 92 is intended to serve as a one-ski quiver,...
The Frontside category is home to the vast storehouse of mediocrity occupied by entry-level and second-price-point package skis. That most of these models go untested by specialty shop personnel is probably just as well, as many only serve as placeholders until the...
