The Salomon Quartz is a classic all-mountain ski that's aimed at expert female skiers who need versatility to tackle everything the 'frontside' of the mountain has to offer.
The Quartz was a bit heavier in the fresh snow than we expected but we really enjoyed it on the whole. In big turns we found it super smooth, although it had a tendency to sink a little in deeper snow. All the same, we loved its responsiveness and think the Quartz will serve all-mountain skiers well.
The relatively narrow sidecut at 83mm under the boot ensures excellent edge hold with a wide, rockered, tip for ease of turning and extra powder float.
Overall, if you're into rapid turns on-piste and long, fast carving turns on groomed slopes, coupled with the ability to deal with more variable terrain and conditions then the Quartz is a serious contender for a one-ski quiver.
