2025 Salomon Stance W 84

For skiers who like to mix it up and venture between on-piste and off-piste terrain, the Salomon Stance W 84 offers competitive edge grip and smooth stability in an all-mountain shape. A ski that tends to get overlooked, with recent tweaks and adjustments made to offer a more approachable, energetic feel, its sophisticated build keeps the performance level high while the fun-loving personality keeps the mood light. Offering a huge range of skiers precision on groomers and agility in the bumps and trees, this ski is a highly useful tool for everyday enjoyment. As the second narrowest in the Stance line, versatility is a huge talking point here. More poised and precise than ever, intermediate to advanced level skiers will love the blend of all-mountain and frontside characteristics.

A sturdy and sophisticated build, the Stance W 84 tends to get underrated, with the assumption that it is limited performance-wise and intended for intermediate level skiers. A silent weapon to say the least, this ski offers much more and continues to climb the rankings. For construction, we get a blend of poplar and karuba in the wood core, providing exceptional energy and power. Boosting the level of strength, Salomon incorporates a single titanal sheet to the underfoot zone, and while it doesn’t extend through the tip and tail, it provides just the right amount of edge grip and stability. With carbon stringers in the forebody and tail of the ski, the energy and pop are through the roof. The blend of poplar and carbon in this ski make for a very reactive feel at a light weight, with the sturdier metal underfoot providing a nice level of dampness. Weighing in at 1360 grams in the 159, this is impressively light, making it feel maneuverable but plenty sturdy.

While the construction underwent changes with last year’s revamp, the shape remained the same. This is great news for those who enjoyed the easy-turning nature of the Stance W 84. Now combined with the lighter, more energetic build, this ski is a pleasure. Responsive as ever, the 13-meter turn radius in the 159 cm length makes for quick, snappy turns. At 84 mm underfoot, it is bookended by a 121 mm tip and 104 mm tail. Factor in the 15% tip rocker and 12% tail rocker and you get an ideal shape and profile for all-mountain performance. Positive camber underfoot helps skiers to engage their edges for longer and provides pre-loaded energy and built in pop. Despite the narrower waist width, this ski definitely fits more into the all-mountain category and is perfect for skiers who aren’t ready to commit to a wider-bodied ski for off-piste terrain.

With a new look and more approachable demeanor, intermediates looking to enhance their skillset will find the Salomon Stance W 84 suitable for finessing technique and mixing on-trail and off-trail capabilities. At the same time, the performance ceiling is still high enough to satisfy the needs of more aggressive skiers. A proven shape and refined build combine to deliver exceptional all-mountain and frontside performance.