The QST range has been a barnstormer for Salomon at this year’s test, marking a welcome return to the top for the storied brand. For too long, our biggest criticism of Salomon has been their skis are too good, lacking a little bit of fun and imagination to create the joy and exhilaration that we seek as skiers. This is where it all changes. An entirely brand new construction creates a ski that is the best of the best everywhere, long and short turns in powder, big mountain lines or tight through the trees, plus a ripper through moguls and chop, too. Topsheet and choice of colours is a nice little cherry on top of what is a genuinely brilliant design. Expect to see a lot of this on the mountain this year and – ideally – under your boots, too. Whilst the 100 was our ski of the year, the 106 is equally likely to put a smile on your face!