The 2025 Salomon QST Blank is a freeride powder ski with a backbone—playful when you want it to be, and powerful when you need it to be. Designed with input from Salomon’s athlete team, the Blank is meant to handle steep spines, deep stashes, and rowdy resort lines with equal confidence. It’s not just a fat ski—it’s a ski that makes big-mountain skiing feel accessible, surfy, and shockingly intuitive.

At 112mm underfoot, the QST Blank is clearly geared toward soft snow, but it doesn’t pigeonhole itself as just a pow tool. The shape features a long rocker in the tip and tail with minimal camber underfoot, allowing for effortless float and pivoting. But what gives the Blank its unique feel is the construction—Salomon uses a poplar wood core, cork inserts in the tip and tail for dampness, and a blend of carbon and flax (C/FX) for strength and energy. That mix keeps it surprisingly stable for a rockered ski while preserving the playful, slashy personality that defines the QST family.

On snow, the Blank feels surfy and smooth in powder, with an easygoing attitude that makes it fun to steer and smear in tight trees or big open bowls. But it also holds up well at speed and in chopped-up conditions, where its moderate flex and damp construction absorb impacts better than most skis in this category. It’s not as demanding or locked-in as a metal ski, which frees you up to ski more creatively—whether that means slashing, airing, or buttering your way down a line.

Compared to the QST 106, the Blank is wider, more floaty, and noticeably looser—better for deep snow, worse for carving on groomers. Against similar skis like the Armada ARV 116 JJ or the Rossignol Sender Free 110, the QST Blank falls somewhere in between: not quite as jibby, but more capable at speed and through inconsistent snow. It’s a great pick for skiers who want a directional freeride ski that still leans freestyle when the mood hits.

Salomon hasn’t made major changes to the Blank for 2025—it keeps its same playful yet composed personality, with a new topsheet design and the same thoughtful construction. That’s a good thing. The QST Blank has carved out a reputation as a powder ski that doesn’t box you into one skiing style.

If you like to bounce, slash, and explore your line with a bit of flair—but still want something that can handle bigger terrain without folding—this ski nails that balance. It’s a big-mountain ski with the soul of a fun-seeker.