Salomon QST ECHO 106 Ski

QST ECHO 106 

Eager to tour on your favorite ski but don't want the added weight? The Salomon QST Echo 106 Skis are the answer. This evolution of the acclaimed QST line combines the versatile shape of the QST 106 with a karuba and poplar core, superlight basalt fibers, and cork damplifier material in the tip and tail to create a light but supremely capable backcountry ski. Inspired by Cody Townsend's adventures in the high alpine, the QST Echo thrives in all conditions - suffer-fests and all.

WHAT IT IS FOR

BENIFITS

Ultralight core & construction

A featherlight karuba/poplar core combined with basalt fibers and cork damplifier in the tip and tail result in a lightweight core that excels on the uphill.

Confidence-inspiring feel

Cork damplifier in the tip and tail combined basalt fibers throughout offer stability at speed, while the karuba/poplar core creates a lively and responsive ride.

Construction

The QST Echo 106 is made from 30% recycled topsheet materials and 100% recycled ABS in the double sidewalls.

FEATURES

CORE: Karuba / Poplar Full Woodcore

Woodcore is a mix between poplar and karuba. Karuba offers lightweight and inertia.

CONSTRUCTION

Recycled Double Sidewalls

REINFORCEMENT

Basalt Superlight Fibers

CONSTRUCTION: Full Sandwich Sidewalls

Full Sandwich Sidewalls guarantees stability and precision, it enhances performance by providing good edge grip and smooth ski-to-snow contact.

REINFORCEMENT: Ti Binding Reinforcement

A titanal insert edge-to-edge underfoot, running throughout the ski, for maximal power and increased hard snow edging.

SHAPE PROFILE

Freeride Profile

SPECIFIC FEATURES: Cork Damplifier

Cork is three times more absorbing than Koroyd. Using it in the tip of the ski enables a high level of vibration absorption and dampening with even less weight.

SPECIFIC FEATURES

Double Sidewalls

RENTAL: Tail Protector

Increased ski longevity: keeping skis visually attractive even after intense use.

RECOMMENDED BINDING

- MTN PURE
- MTN 12 SUMMIT BR
- MTN 9 SUMMIT BR
- S/LAB SHIFT 13 MN