Salomon QST 98 Skis 2023 + Black Diamond Helio 350 Demo Alpine Touring Bindings 2022
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Salomon QST 98 Skis 2023
The outgoing QST 99 left big shoes to fill, so Salomon went huge on a replacement and absolutely stomped the landing. The Salomon QST 98 Skis bring a fresh freeride philosophy to the mid fat range with an all new shape that takes its cues from QST's new big brother, the QST Blank. There's noticeably more rocker and taper in tip and tail, a tighter radius, and a looser, more pivoty feel than their forefathers - think easier tail release, effortless slarves, and more playful riding in featured terrain. But don't worry, they still know how to rail on edge, with Salomon's new Double Sidewall Technology for added grip and power transmission. If you're in the market for a fun-loving everyday ripper, you can call off the search - you just found your forever ski.
Product Details
Rocker Type
All Terrain Twin Rocker – Directional profile with rocker in the tip, camber underfoot, and rocker in the tail.
Core
Full Poplar Woodcore – A woodcore from tip to tail offers optimum stability on snow and powerful rebound. Maximizes ski-to-snow contact and filters vibrations.
Laminates
Carbon Powered C/FX Carbon Flax Weave – C/FX technology is elevated to the next level of performance by being supercharged with two times more carbon and balanced with basalt to keep its superior dampening and vibration absorption properties.
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.
Sidewalls
Double Sidewall Construction – A high density injected piece of ABS underfoot combined with full length sidewalls creates a strong platform underfoot to maximize the grip on hard snow.
Additional Features
TPU Glossy Topsheet
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
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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.
- Skis: No Bindings
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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.
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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: Carbon, Flax, Metal, 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.
- Series: QST
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 169 | 176 | 183 | 189 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 131 | 132 | 133 | 133 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 119 | 120 | 121 | 121 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1750 | 1860 | 1970 | 2080 |
Black Diamond Helio 350 Demo Alpine Touring Bindings 2023
Packed with performance but light on weight, the Black Diamond Helio 350 Demo Alpine Touring Bindings build on the success of the Helio 350, with solid Aircraft Aluminum and Stainless Steel construction, CNC-machining second to none, and the ability to adjust to a multitude of boot sole lengths. A perfect option for skiers who own more than one pair of touring boots, the Helio 350 Demo features a Release Value range of 5-12 and is available in 4 brake width options.
Product Details
Toe
Easy Entry System – New toe geometry makes stepping in a snap.
Monolink Technology 1.0 – One of the toe arms is springless, providing higher clamping power as well as reduced weight.
Niew Lever Design – Easier activation for stepping out with an indentation for pole tips
Integrated Crampon Slot
Heel
Cam Release System® – Easiest step in of any tech binding on the market
Release Adjustment – Independent vertical and lateral, RV range 5-12
Tour Mode
Magnetic 5-Position Riser
Boot Compatibility
Boots with Tech Toe and Heel Fittings Required
Adjustment Range – 60 mm
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: 5
- DIN / Release Value High: 12
- Boot Sole Type: Tech Only
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (mm) | 86 | 97 | 108 | 120 |
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| Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 |