S/Lab QST Echo 26/27
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Echo is the touring-specific evolution of the QST 106. It keeps the 106mm waist, 136/123 tip and tail and a 16 m radius with a rocker-camber-rocker freeride profile, then builds it lighter: a karuba and poplar core, a titanal binding reinforcement, a superlight fiber layup, full sandwich construction with recycled double sidewalls and a cork damplifier in the tip.
The trade is weight for damping. A lighter ski is easier to carry up the skin track, and it will not feel as planted in chunky snow at speed as the heavier inbounds QST 106. The titanal underfoot and cork in the tip do a lot to keep it composed.
It is for advanced and expert skiers who tour for freeride descents and want a ski that handles every snow type. If your skiing is mostly lift-served, the standard QST 106 skis heavier and calmer.
Salomon lists it at 157 to 189cm. Touring skiers often size slightly shorter for kick turns, and we are glad to talk it through.
The Echo brings the ski everyone loves into the backcountry. Light enough for big days, fun enough for the best lines.
This guide is for alpine (downhill) skis. Ski length depends on your height, your ability, and how you like to ski. Use this chart as a starting point, then talk to us about the ski itself: rocker, width, and turn shape all change how long a ski feels.
Recommended Alpine Length (cm)
| Height | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" / 147 | 120–130 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 145–155 |
| 5'0" / 152 | 125–135 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 150–160 |
| 5'2" / 157 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 155–165 |
| 5'4" / 163 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 160–170 |
| 5'6" / 168 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 165–175 |
| 5'8" / 173 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 170–180 |
| 5'10" / 178 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 175–185 |
| 6'0" / 183 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 180–190 |
| 6'2" / 188 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 180–190 | 185–192 |
| 6'4" / 193 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 185–192 | 190–192 |
Quick Rule
- Beginner: ski tip around your chin. Shorter skis turn easily.
- Intermediate: tip between your nose and forehead.
- Advanced: tip around the top of your head, for stability at speed.
- Expert: about 5cm longer than advanced, for hard charging and big-mountain terrain.
Adjust For
- Go longer: heavier build, fast skiing, deep snow, lots of tip rocker.
- Go shorter: lighter build, tight trees and moguls, uphill touring.
- Telemark: if you want a ski for tele, we recommend going down about 10cm from the length you normally like.
Not sure? Call us at (802) 253-4531 or stop in. Want to try before you buy? Demo a ski and we deduct the rental from the purchase.
