{"id":14054,"date":"2021-07-17T17:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-17T23:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/?p=14054"},"modified":"2023-01-17T17:49:18","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T00:49:18","slug":"liberty-skis-2022-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/liberty-skis-2022-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberty Skis 2022 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liberty Skis 2022: The First Look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Origin Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Liberty keeps things simple. Based up the road from us here in Colorado, they design skis that look slick and ski better. The line is straightforward and easy to understand. The skis roll with Colorado in their DNA, and Liberty skis in 2022 are no different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-10210 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1728.jpg\" alt=\"liberty skis 2022 origin 106\n\" class=\"wp-image-11737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1728.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1728-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1728-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>The legendary Origin series gets a refresh for 2021-2022. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2021-22, Liberty revamps its classic Origin collection of freeride skis. Considering the lineup&#8217;s popularity among prominent Colorado skiers, it&#8217;s a big move. The most notable addition is a new ski, the Origin 101, and a new construction: VMT 1.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VMT, or &#8220;vertical metal technology,&#8221; comes to the Origin series as a metal laminate between full-length bamboo stringers. Carbon strips add extra stability and torsional strength. That&#8217;s the gist of VMT, which isn&#8217;t new to Liberty skis (see: Evolv). It&#8217;s just new to Origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wisely, the version of VMT that Liberty adds to the Origins adds energy and strength without adding bulk. For years, skiers have loved the Origins&#8217; versatility hunting powder across western mountains. The goal is to enhance that ability rather than take it away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first round of testing on the new Origins leads us to believe that Liberty has succeeded. Big time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, we almost forgot! In addition to better Origins, Liberty also rolls out a backcountry version for the new season. Here&#8217;s the rundown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1693.jpg\" alt=\"liberty skis 2022 origin 106\" class=\"wp-image-11738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1693.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1693-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1693-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Metal has arrived in the Origin collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/shop\/cat=skis&amp;year=2021https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/shop\/cat=skis&amp;year=2022\">Shop our full selection of 2022 skis<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s New<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/Liberty-Origin-96-Skis\/for-sale\">Origin 96<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/Liberty-Origin-106-Skis\/for-sale\">Origin 106<\/a>, and <strong>Origin 112<\/strong>. Each ski gets metal, with Liberty&#8217;s VMT 1.0 core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-new <strong>Origin 101<\/strong>. Construction mirrors the other Origins, including VMT 1.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-new <strong>Origin Backcountry 106<\/strong>. Lightweight yet sturdy core, which includes bamboo, cedar, aspen, and carbon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Genesis<\/strong> skis on the women&#8217;s side mirror the changes made to the Origin family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New <strong>Genesis 101<\/strong> matches the Origin 101. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Genesis Backcountry 106<\/strong> matches the Origin Backcountry 106.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Evolv<\/strong> series skis get an even beefier core construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-10212\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1740.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1740.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1740-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1740-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>After some initial testing, we think the new Origins ski and look better than ever. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helix <\/strong>skis return unchanged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/2022-skis-preview\/\"><em>Get the inside scoop on all the new 2022 skis and gear<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liberty Skis 2022: The First Look The Origin Story Liberty keeps things simple. 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