{"id":7460,"date":"2018-01-28T12:10:09","date_gmt":"2018-01-28T19:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/?p=7460"},"modified":"2019-02-09T13:31:29","modified_gmt":"2019-02-09T20:31:29","slug":"2019-liberty-skis-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/2019-liberty-skis-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Liberty Skis Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><em>Check out or preview of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/2020-liberty-skis-preview\/\">2020 Liberty skis<\/a>.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Highlights from the 2019 Liberty skis lineup:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7462\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7462 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Webp.net-resizeimage-35.jpg\" alt=\"2019 liberty skis vmt\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Webp.net-resizeimage-35.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Webp.net-resizeimage-35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Webp.net-resizeimage-35-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liberty dials up a new line this year: The V-Series.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>V for VMT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Liberty&#8217;s 2019 line looks great, and their new series of stiff charging skis are a big reason for it. The V76, V82, and V92 incorporate innovative new construction for the Colorado-based company\u2014Vertical Metal Technology (VMT).<\/p>\n<p>In all three skis, metal struts are\u00a0laid vertically between bamboo and poplar in the bases to provide dampness and stability without adding a bunch of weight. Metal tips and tails offer increased durability, while spring steel plates underfoot aid power transmission and flex. Carbon throughout offers more stability and responsiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The goal: premium\u00a0frontside performance. Good on ya, Liberty.<\/p>\n<p><em>First Take from OR On-Snow:\u00a0<\/em>Our staffers had a blast on the V-Series.\u00a0<strong>From Matt M and Justin:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;Lightweight for aggressive frontside skis,\u00a0they hold a nice edge and ski with lots of energy and responsiveness. Fast on groomers, fun in bumps, and surprisingly versatile.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Return of the Helix<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7461 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Webp.net-resizeimage-36.jpg\" alt=\"2019 liberty skis helix and origin\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Webp.net-resizeimage-36.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Webp.net-resizeimage-36-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Webp.net-resizeimage-36-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Liberty&#8217;s best-selling Origin 96 now has a worthy companion at its popular upper-90s waist width. The Helix 98 brings back a fan-favorite ski with new construction.<\/p>\n<p>With bamboo and poplar in the core and rocker in the tip and tail, the new Helix profiles as a maneuverable, ultra-versatile option that will be forgiving and playful. But there&#8217;s also relatively long camber underfoot here, meaning the Helix shouldn&#8217;t compromise edge grip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tinkering with the Origin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The time-tested Origin line also gets some updates. The 90 and the 96 feature less tip rise and a lower rocker line, which Liberty hopes will translate to more float and less bounce. These alterations are mirrored in the women&#8217;s Genesis 90 and 96.<\/p>\n<p>The widest ski in the line is the Origin Pro at 122mm underfoot, with the old 116 slimming down to 112 and featuring carbon in the construction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out or preview of 2020 Liberty skis. 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