Salomon X-Wing Sandstorm (2008)

A blood-and-guts big-mountain ski with a stiff flex, a big shovel, and a flat tail, the Sandstorm performs best in pow but it skis groomers like a fat race ski.

Props

Wickedly agile and stable going fast, it also held turns and bashed crud.

Gripes

Little guys better recognize: These require some muscle.

Tester's Take

"A no-brainer. It does everything for you." —Matt Ross

PRICE (MSRP): $915.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2007/2008
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$915.00
Gender	Male
Binding	without bindings
Lengths	173, 180
Tip/Waist/Tail	135/99/125
Rating: Powder Performance	3.77 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.24 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.24 / 5

Rating: Medium Turns	3.27 / 5
Rating: Short Turns	3.30 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.33 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	3.42 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.48 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.24 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	3.30 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.00 / 5
Rating: Average Score	3.33 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.31 / 5