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Salomon QST 98: the all-mountain ski that rises to any challenge

The QST 98 is Salomon's all-mountain reference: a 98 mm waist for float in soft snow and finesse in glades and bumps, with double sidewall construction transmitting power to the edges. A playful yet powerful ski for whole-mountain days.

• Brand: Salomon — skis, boots and outdoor sports equipment.
• Product: QST 98 unisex all-mountain ski; 98 mm waist, double sidewall construction.
• Character: playful yet powerful; floats in powder, precise in glades and bumps.
• Relevance: benchmark one-ski quiver for all-mountain skiing.
• Source: official Salomon product page.

Source: QST 98 — Unisex All-Mountain Skis — Salomon · newsroom

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