Who it's for: Skiers who want one ski that crosses over between resort and backcountry without feeling like a compromise in either direction. The Echo 106 is the calmest, dampest ski on our backcountry wall — built for skiers who want a composed, planted ride in variable and challenging snow. If you ski the backcountry like you ski the resort, this is the ski for you.

The S/LAB QST Echo 106 is built on a fundamentally different platform from the rest of the QST lineup. Where the QST 94, 100, and 106 use BST laminate, the Echo 106 uses Flax Carbon Superlight Fibers — a construction that prioritises natural damping and a composed feel over raw stiffness or energy return. The result is a ski that feels planted and confident in challenging, variable snow rather than lively and reactive. At 106mm underfoot it floats through soft snow easily, but this is a ski built for the skier who values control over playfulness.

The Double Sidewalls Technology — built from 100% recycled materials — adds further damping and edge hold, keeping the ski composed at speed in the variable terrain you encounter on a long backcountry descent or a big resort day in mixed conditions. Paired with the Salomon S/LAB Shift binding, it's a complete resort-to-backcountry setup that earns its place on both walls.

Salomon recommends sizing the QST Echo 106 based on your height and ability. Find your height in centimetres, then add the offset range below to find your ideal length. Note: Salomon's sizing for the Echo 106 runs more conservative than the QST 100 or 106 — designed for skiers who prioritise control and composure over float.

In stock in all five lengths at Attridge Ski & Board in Vernon — the ski for skiers who want the resort and the backcountry in equal measure.