Think of the new QST line from Salomon as a fleet of rocket ships. With scores of 9.32 in carving and 9.28 in stability, the proof is in the pudding for this 99-mm-waisted iteration. Flax fibers woven into carbon provide lightweight strengthening while Titanal running from the toe to the heel adds reinforcement and power underfoot. While testers were wowed by its character on edge, a poplar wood core keeps ’em snappy, lively and maneuverable. They made specific note of its high-speed capabilities, with comments like, “This thing is a hardpack machine. Stable at high speeds, just begging to get rolled over on edge.”