These things are big, burly, and fun. We got to see them pop up all over Liberty's Instagram feed over the winter, and not in the way that I was expecting to see them. While 110 is certainly on the wide side for a carving ski, it's built the same way as the other more front-side oriented skis in the model line, so we're initially thinking it's a wide carving ski. But when we see these athletes hitting some huge airs into deep snow and tackling rugged terrain and conditions, it's pretty clear that Liberty has something else here.
ROCKER PROFILE
Rocker / Camber
CORE MATERIALS
2 Carbon Stringers
PREFERRED TERRAIN
Big Mountain, Powder, All Mountain
Similar to the other Evolv skis, the 110 has the VMT core, consisting of a poplar and bamboo blend, dual vertical metal struts, carbon stringers, and full fiberglass wrap. This build is burly and smooth, and in skis like the Evolv90 and 100, we've seen skiers hesitant to take them off-trail. While the 110 has an increased tip rocker profile, it's overall more cambered than not, which is a big departure from most skis in the 110 range. As a result, you're going to get a lot more tail response and edge grip from these versus even a Nordica Enforcer 110 or a K2 Minbender 108. For a 110, playfulness will not be a strong point. Conversely, you're going to get a ton of response and strength from these skis-seeing those athletes land 50-foot drops in fresh snow on these is pretty impressive, and it looks like they just pop right up out of the snow on the landing, showing the ski's ability to offer prompt and appropriate feedback to the skier-these things are not noodles. With a 21-meter turn radius at the 179 cm length, you're looking at a pretty long turn, and with that flat tail, you're going to get the most out of that shape. While we weren't able to get one of our own testers on the ski this winter, we did get some feedback from Liberty athlete Doug Evans, and it's always a good thing when you get some professional analysis and response from someone who really knows the ski and its capabilities.
Doug skis the 186 and finds the size to be good for him. Stability and edge hold earned 5's out of 5 on the scorecard. For stability, I totally understand, while the edge hold and torsional stiffness for a 110 is very impressive indeed. All 4's for the rest of the scores, save for a lonely 3 for forgiveness, showing that these are, to be sure, quite stiff and demanding. This build combined with the shape certainly puts it on the upper-end of the performance spectrum. Doug states that the Liberty Evolv110 is a "hard-charging, directional crud buster. Made for big mountains and steep, variable terrain. Holds on at very high speeds but is still maneuverable in tight spots. Flat tail and torsional stiffness allow for great control for stronger riders. Tested on firm snow and cut-up powder on steep terrain to groomers." Pretty well-rounded terrain and conditions that Doug found himself on, giving us a clear glimpse into the inner-workings and high-end potential of the 110.
Skiers on the advanced and expert side of things will love the stability and overall smoothness of the Liberty Evolv110. Fantastic carving for such a wide ski, the 110 also can float with the best of them due to that large surface area. While not the most playful or bendy of the bunch, the Evolv110 offers skiers a strong tail that loves to be engaged. There's truly something for everyone out there.
