Salomon Topaz (2008)

The Salomon had the "best balance between power and gentleness," said tester Karen Nestor. Others liked its easy rebound between turns at low to medium speeds, and the gluelike edge grip that held on softening cord.

Props

Think "flex" and it flexes, think "turn" and it turns.

Gripes

Shakes at high speeds.

Tester's Take

"Equipped with all the right tools for a good time." —Jamie Britt

PRICE (MSRP): $895.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2007/2008
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$895.00
Gender	Female
Binding	with binding
Lengths	140, 150, 158, 166. 174
Tip/Waist/Tail	118/72/100
Rating: Powder Performance	3.65 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.60 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.70 / 5

Rating: Medium Turns	3.56 / 5
Rating: Short Turns	3.42 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.19 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	3.30 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.65 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.65 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	3.42 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	2.97 / 5
Rating: Average Score	3.45 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.30 / 5