Ski | Media Awards
Every year, we work with media outlets and professional ski testers from all over the world to test our newest and greatest ski gear. From powder skis to touring boots, testers from many different backgrounds (shop pros, athletes, PISA instructors) try out products from leading ski brands, awarding those that perform the best in their class. With a plethora of new products to be released this fall, we are thrilled to earn top honors on new and updated skis, boots, and bindings. Here’s a look at this year’s media awards, and what the testers have to say.
STANCE
A new-all mountain line for FW20/21, the STANCE family is new to the market, but already racking up accolades.
Stance 90
“This one is a great balance of power and touch, like a stallion. Race bred but happiest in the woods and meadows. A one ski quiver that will gallop through any terrain, but won't ever buck you off.” – SKI Magazine Tester
- Mountain Magazine “Best in Test” Category Winner!
- Outside Magazine Category Winner!
- SKI Magazine “Official Selection”
- Recognized by Blister Gear Review
- Recognized by Ski Canada
- Recognized by Realskiers
Stance 96
“Very powerful and responsive ski with no speed limit. Instantly agreeable, with a damp, quiet and smooth ride. Decent pop and excitement, with the ability to flex the ski into a variety of turn shapes,”- Freeskier Magazine Tester
“I felt like I could do anything I wanted on this ski.” – SKI Magazine tester
- Freeskier Magazine, “Editors’ Pick”
- Mountain Magazine, “Editors’ Choice”
- Recognized by Blister Gear Review
- Recognized by Ski Canada
- Recognized by Forecast Magazine
- SKI Magazine “Official Selection”
- Recognized by Realskiers
Stance 88W
“This one ski quiver will serve a hard charging lady well. Go fast and take chances.” – SKI Magazine
- Outside Magazine “Editor’s Choice”
- SKI Magazine “Official Selection”
- Recognized by Ski Canada
“Unbelievably responsive ski from tip to tail. Quick turns made easy, slalom style or in the bumps. Rip around corners and cruise down the groomers feeling like a champion!” - Freeskier Magazine Tester
“This is exactly what an all mountain ski should be - simultaneously fun, versatile, playful, and burly.” – Ski Magazine tester
- SKI Magazine “Official Selection”
- Mountain Magazine “Editors’ Choice”
- Recognized by Blister Gear Review
- Recognized by Ski Canada
- Recognized by Forecast Magazine
QST LINE
Updated for FW20/21, the award-winning QST line doesn’t disappoint, and is a unanimous winner across the board.
QST 106
“Perfect balance of play and stability. They made me a better skier and a better person.” – Freeskier Magazine Tester
“Quiet. Solid. Turn-friendly. Love the minimalistic graphics but more so the way that this ski danced around the hard powder pack and through the bumps. The turn initiations were very responsive on the open terrain. Good balance in torsion and bend stiffness.” – Freeskier Magazine tester
- Powder Magazine “Skier’s Choice”
- Freekier Magazine “Editors’ Pick”
- Backcountry Magazine “Gear Guide Select”
- SKI Magazine “Official Selection”
- Mountain Magazine “Editors’ Choice”
- Recognized by Realskiers
- Recognized by Forecast Magazine
QST Stella 106
“A great one ski quiver for the lady who wants a light and nimble yet charging ski. The Stella is light enough for an enjoyable uphill yet stable enough to rip down. She does it all ladies!”- Freeskier Magazine Tester
“Love this ski!!! Carved great and ripped down the hill. Stable yet playful. A great ski for everyday. Would ski this ski everyday, all day.” – Freeskier Magazine Tester
- Powder Magazine “Skier’s Choice”
- Freeskier Magazine “Editors’ Pick”
- Mountain Magazine “Editors’ Choice”
- SKI Magazine “Official Selection”
QST 99
“Would be a great 1 quiver ski. Solid carving ski at speed. Responsive enough to change up the turn.” – Freeskier Magazine Tester
“Wide enough and nimble enough to feel right at home off piste, but stable and planted enough for high speed on piste carving. It did everything I asked of it all over the mountain.” – Freeskier Magazine Tester
- Freeskier Magazine “Editors’ Pick”
- Recognized by Realskiers
QST 92
- Mountain Magazine “Editors’ Choice”
- Recognized by Realskiers
QST 118
- Recognized by Forecast Magazine
- Recognized by Realskiers
S/FORCE 11
- Mountain Magazine “Editor’s Choice”
- Recognized by Realskiers
S/FORCE Bold
- Recognized by Realskiers
- Recognized by Forecast Magazine
BOOTS | Media awards
SHIFT PRO LINE
An all-new line of boots graces the slopes for FW20/21. The SHIFT Pro for men and women is designed to go uphill with ease and comfort without sacrificing performance on the down.
Shift Pro 130
- Powder Magazine “Skier’s Choice”
- Freeskier Magazine “Editors’ Pick”
- America’s Best Bootfitters “Editor’s Choice”
- Backcountry Magazine “Gear Guide Select”
- Outside Magazine “Editor’s Choice”
- SKI Magazine “Official Selection”
- Recognized by Ski Canada
- Recognized by Forecast Magazine
Shift Pro 110W
- Powder Magazine “Skier’s Choice”
- America’s Best Bootfitters “Editor’s Choice”
- SKI Magazine “Official Selection”
- Recognized by Ski Canada
S/MAX | S/PRO
S/MAX and S/PRO boots lines are back and better than ever! With new HV models in the S/PRO a wider range of skiers can enjoy the power, expertise, and comfort of Salomon boot technology.
S/MAX 130 Carbon
- Powder Magazine “Skier’s Choice”
- America’s Best Bootfitters “Editor’s Choice”
S/MAX 120 W
- Powder Magazine “Skier’s Choice”
- America’s Best Bootfitters “Editor’s Choice”
S/PRO HV 90W
- America’s Best Bootfitters “Editor’s Choice”
S/PRO HV 130
- America’s Best Bootfitters “Editor’s Choice”
- Recognized by Ski Canada
BINDINGS | Magazine Awards
S/LAB SHIFT MNC
The SHIFT binding is no stranger to awards. Hitting the slopes for the third season, it’s still seeing gold stars in 10 and 13 DIN models.
- Backcountry Magazine “Gear Guide Select”
- Outside Magazine “Editor’s Choice”
- Recognized by Ski Canada
- Recognized by Forecast Magazine
