Salomon QST 85 Skis - Men's: On-piste confidence with new all-mountain experiences. WOODCORE On snow stability and rebound with an extra level of foregiveness and weight savings. TOTAL EDGE REINFORCEMENT Fiber reinforcement directly on top of edges improves durability, edge grip, and shock... PULSE PAD A layer of rubber all along the edges and in critical zones of the ski for smoother ride & improved ski-snow contact. SEMI TWIN TAIL Slight rise to the tail of the ski. BASALT LAYER Basalt fiber layer running the length of the ski provides outstanding dampening and vibration absorption. SEMI SANDWICH Combination of ABS sidewalls under foot and monocoque construction at the tip and tail, gives the smooth ski-to-snow contact of sandwich construction with the forgiveness and easy turning of monocoque. CARVE ZONE The traditionally cambered section of twin rocker skis, where the sidecut is focused for more power, energy and edge grip. HOOK FREE TAPER 5 Point sidecut, Tip & Tail taper at extremities. The widest point in the sidecut tapers in toward the tip earlier for less drag and hooking in powder. Swing weight is also reduced making the ski even more maneuverable in difficult snow. TAIL PROTECTOR ALL-TERRAIN ROCKER 2.0 With a slight tip and tail rise, All Terrain Rocker 2.0 adds an extra dimension of versatility and control for all mountain skiing. Camber in the middle of the ski and full length contact guarentees strong edge grip, stability and power for hard snow and piste skiing. In addition to the excellent terrain absorption and intuitive turn initiation, the slight twin rocker also allows the ski to pivot much easier when ski is flat, increasing control and maneuverability in all conditions.