Salomon S/LAB QST Echo Skis + ATK HY 11 Free Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2026
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Salomon S/LAB QST Echo Skis 2026
A lightweight ski that's got enough guts to rip the spiciest lines around the world with complete confidence? Lots of people say no, but Cody Townsend begs to differ. The Salomon S/LAB QST Echo Skis were developed with 'The Fifty' in mind, and they've hit it out of the park not only for Cody but thousands of other backcountry nuts. Built with a super light Basalt/Glass construction around a core of Karuba and Poplar, the S/LAB QST Echo keeps its edge with Double Sidewall Tech and a Freeride Rocker Profile.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Freeride Rocker Profile – 25% Tip Rocker / Camber / 17% Tail Rocker
Core
Karuba / Poplar Full Woodcore – A woodcore from tip to tail offers optimum stability on snow and powerful rebound. Maximizes ski-to-snow contact and filters vibrations. Karuba is one of the lightest woods available for ski construction.
Laminates
Basalt Superlight Fibers
Cork Damplifier – Cork is 16 times more absorptive than Koroyd. Using it in the tip and/or tail of the ski enables a high level of vibration absorption and dampening while decreasing weight.
Sidewalls
Double Sidewalls Technology – A high density injected piece of ABS underfoot combined with full length sidewalls creates a strong platform underfoot to maximize grip on hard snow.
100% Recycled Double Sidewalls
Base
Sintered Base
Graphics
30% Recycled Topsheet Materials
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
All-Mountain, Alpine Touring
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm. Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- Athletes: Cody Townsend
- Series: QST
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 157 | 165 | 173 | 181 | 189 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 136 | 137 | 138 | 139 | 140 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 123 | 124 | 125 | 126 | 127 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1530 | 1610 | 1700 | 1760 | 1940 |
ATK HY 11 Free Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2026
ATK's done it again. After shaking up the tech touring binding world with their tough but light Evo tech bindings, ATK is going after the lucrative hybrid binding market with a vengeance. Fresh out of the gate and ready for its closeup are the ATK HY Free 11 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings, ready to rattle the cage of the most core freeriders with their all-metal construction, alpine--like downhill performance, and flat ski mode. To say their unique in the industry is an understatement, and at 675 grams per side they drop ~250 grams from the competition.
Product Details
Toe
Hy Free Toepiece – Releases laterally at the toe like an alpine binding
Easy Transitions From Ski to Tour Mode – Just flip the toe wings up 90˚
Full Metal Construction – Fully CNC'd alloy for ultimate durability
Sliding AFD Plate – For reliable release using ISO 9523 and Gripwalk ISO 23223 soles. Spacers included to adjust for different sole types.
Heel
Full Metal Construction – Fully CNC'd alloy for ultimate durability
7mm Elastic Travel – Smooths out the ride and reduces incidence of pre-release
25mm BSL Adjustment
Tour Mode
Three Climbing Positions – -18mm, +10mm, +34mm
Boot Compatibility
Requires Boots with Tech Toe and Heel Fittings – Compatible with ISO 9523 Touring and ISO 23223 Gripwalk soles
Additional Features
Weight – 675 grams per side
Crampon Shim Included – Compatible with most ATK crampons
Flat Ski Mode – No "high heeled" shenanigans required going downhill
Made in Italy
Ski Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
- Type: Tech
- Length: Any
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 4
- DIN / Release Value High: 11
- Boot Sole Type: Tech, Tech Toe Only
| Size (mm) | 97 | 108 | 120 |
| Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 675 | 675 | 675 |