Thanks everyone for watching, hopefully you enjoy these long term reviews, it's a new concept I'm testing with skis that I've gotten more mileage on since my initial review.

Just pulled the trigger on a pair of these. Selling for under 300eur here in Europe right now. Cheers Elliott

Picked up a pair of QST 98 demos for sale near the end of season after your (and Ski Essentials) raving about them (East Coast/ VT). So good! We had a couple of late powder days and they were great in bumps and trees. Also was blown away at how well they carve groomers (esp since no metal/ carbon). Thanks!!!

I demoed the 106 in a 188 length.. This was before they changed the shape a little.. I think the turn radius was 23m... I am pretty sure that the turn radius is shorter now.. I would probably be fine with the 182 length.. I agree with everything that you have said with these skis.. With that being said I would compare them to my DPS Wailer F100 x 184.. The thing that I think is different is that the tails on my DPS are very turny and if you lean back the skis will spin.. Other than that the shape is very similar.. There is no metal... Some carbon but not in a reactive sort of way.. I really would compare these skis to water skis... I used to slalom and I even did some slalom courses.. They absorb really good and they float really good.. Great skis..

I just picked these up in a 189cm. Haven't skied them yet but I can report that they are overweight. Salomon says the 189 is 2080g and shows it right on the ski. Mine weight 2290g. Other outlets have confirmed higher than stated weights as well. The are surprisingly stiff and feel like powerful planks. If your after a lighter alternative that would be the RMU Apostle 106 at sub 2,000g.

Hi Elliott 😊 Since when can people not ski in deep powder with a 106cm ski? Good skiers should be able to manage in deep snow with any ski over 100cm… just my two cents. I can’t wait to go skiing next winter 😊⛷️

Agree about the spx. Great value. Enough binding for 90% + of skiers. A great option if you don't have the budget for pivot

After struggling a little with my Mantra's in deep Sierra "cement" powder, your review brought the 106s to my attention and (after some more research) I bought my first designated powder ski - this year's 106 in a 173cm (a tad shorter than my 177 Mantra's but same as my Blizzard Brahma 82s). I also got the Pivot spx12 bindings but haven't been able to set it all up yet. So keen I'm actually considering going to Chili cos the season is done on this side of the planet

Elliot- thanks for the review; I bought the ski early in the season partially based on your first review and love them. Felt comfortable immediately; tons of float; super friendly to maneuver. Just need more powder.

You should have a video on how to buy a powder ski. Kinda like your "what ski width should i get" video. Im in the market for some now lol

hi Elliot, i bought the qst 92 after you talked about them. After skiing narrow carving skis for my first 10 years on snow, i really liked their performance on and off trail. To expand my quiver, i was looking at some even wider freeride options. I was looking at the Atris , but also considered the qst 106 or even the ranger 102. What would the best option in your opinion. Greatings from the Alps

How about the QST echo? Have you skied those? Would be interesting to see what difference does just construction and weight make.

Curious about the new Maverick 115 powder skis.

How is it when the snow gets chopped up and tracked? Does it cut through well, or would the 98 width be better for those conditions?

but but qst 92 vs maverick 95? ;)

Just for reference, how tall are you Elliott?

You don't have to justify 2 pow skis, You're an influencer!😂