2025 Salomon QST Lux 92

Like a fairy tale princess, the Salomon QST Lux 92 was born in humble circumstances, endured an awkward adolescence and gradually transformed into a raving beauty. You see, the first edition of the Lux 92 was clearly intended for intermediates, first-time buyers and bargain hunters, as it sold for $499 and didn’t share much of the high-tech construction of its wider siblings, the Lumen and Stella. The current Lux 92 has top-of-the-line features, including a full-length allotment of C/FX, the carbon and flax amalgam that provides the principal structural support for all the QST’s. Also onboard is a Titanal plate underfoot that improves stability throughout its mid-section. The QST series is a unisex family, so the Lux 92 receives the same bundle of upgrades as the “men’s” QST 92. Part of the most recent package of enhancements is a segment of injected ABS underfoot that boosts edge pressure in this critical zone. The combined effect of these embellishments is an elevation in performance that makes the latest Lux 92 one of the top performers in the genre. It isn’t $499 anymore, but it’s still only $599 - one of the best deals in the sport - with a performance range that runs from the basement to the penthouse. The 2025 QST Lux 92 is now so substantial that it can be skied in shorter lengths - its size range goes down to a 152cm - with no loss of stability. Sized properly, it won’t overpower a skier still learning the ropes, with a docile personality that doesn’t object to drifting.