2026 Salomon Stance W Pro 82

The Salomon Stance W 82 Pro is a new ski for 2026, bringing with it a thicker and denser core and a stiffer flex. This ski is more on-piste oriented and has a fantastic carving performance. The edge grip is ample, and the power is all there. It’s a great place to be for an all-mountain ski with a narrower format. Since it’s part of the wider Stance group, it does have more all-mountain flair to it than some more front side-oriented skis, and that helps it carve out a specific niche in terms of application and style. There’s a dense and stable nature that keeps it fully intact in variable snow conditions and terrain while also providing plenty of edge grip and power for groomers and firmer snow. As a result of the stiffness, it’s a great choice for advanced and expert skiers who spend most of their time in an on-piste format.

Built with a full poplar wood core, Salomon is not shy about the thickness and stiffness. They let it run and create a strong and sturdy ski as a result. While we don’t get the suppleness of two full sheets of metal, we do get Salomon’s Powerflex Ti laminate. This is a full width, but not full-length layer that is cut through the middle. This keeps a strong central spine and good edge grip to go along with proper torsional stiffness. Tester Cat Falduto notes that “Overall, I enjoyed this ski! Playful, all-mountain ski that is very versatile. Narrow underfoot, making it easier to hold an edge. The little bit of rocker in the toe made getting through choppy conditions feel smooth.” The quickness certainly comes through, more so because of the width than the build.

At 82 mm underfoot, this is a narrow shape for all-mountain skiing, at least by today’s standards. There aren’t many out there that come flat, with no system binding that can hold up to this mix of performance both on-piste and off. The ski uses measurements of 124/82/106 mm in the 169 to generate a 14-meter turn radius. This is on the short side given the more traditional shape and profile of the ski. There’s not a whole lot of rocker here available to help shorten the effective edge, it still feels very smooth and centered. It does seem to like that shorter arc and more moderate speed though, as tester Ashley Maxfield notes: At first I really liked this ski. It is fun and playful good for carving, not bad on moguls. When I got going a little faster, I felt there was less stability especially in variable terrain.”

This ski is a wonderful addition to the Stance lineup. It adds a ski that doesn’t require a system binding but still adheres to many of the front side ski characteristics in terms of carving and edge grip. At the same time, the quickness and the responsiveness allow it to be a lot of fun in bumps and trees as long as there’s not a lot of deeper snow. They can handle crud, chop, and adverse conditions relatively easily, as long as you’re a reasonably accomplished and comfortable skier.