In the world of big mountain skis, the 2024 Liberty Evolv 110 stands apart from the rest. This ski has such a unique shape, build, and profile that it seems like quite an anomaly. Liberty is very well-known for making some of the coolest freeride skis on the planet, and while we mainly think of them in terms of twin-tipped rockered skis, the Evolv series turns that notion upside down. Mainly with the 110, this ski really goes against the normal grain of what’s thought to be a traditional freeride ski. In the world of the Evolv 110, we’re getting a much more directional shape and style, leading to a strong and burly performance in any amount of fresh snow. If you’re a fan of stomping huge airs, ripping down steep mountain faces, and letting your skis run through the crud and chop, then the Evolv 110 is definitely worth a strong look.

Built with Liberty’s VMT 3.0 core, this ski has a lot going on with it. Liberty was at the forefront of experimenting with, and implementing, vertical metal laminates in the core of the ski. They realized that the metal has a very strong effect in a vertical manner. While horizontal laminates do a great job of keeping the ski damp and smooth, they also come at the cost of weight. Liberty uses less metal overall in order to achieve a similar effect. With three vertical aluminum alloy stringers sandwiched between poplar, bamboo, and paulownia wood in the core, the ski gets a very strong, quiet, and stable character. They also add two strips of carbon and two layers of fiberglass to the mix, as well as the use of Polyurethane sidewall material. As opposed to ABS, the PU is a bit softer and more absorbent, so while you may lose a bit of power in this realm, you’re getting a quieter ride. Many skiers in the freeride realm will take this trade. We’re getting a weight of 2075 grams in the 179, mainly because there’s just so much ski here. It doesn’t feel light, either, mainly due to the shape.

There’s not a whole lot of rocker going on here for the width—definitely a unique blend of shape and style. At 110 mm underfoot, it’s quite wide, but when you add in the flat tail and relative lack of taper throughout, we’re basically getting a very wide-looking front side footprint. With a turn shape of 21-meters in the 179, we’re also getting a somewhat straight and aggressive ski for big mountain charging and large drops. The combination of shape and profile makes the ski very different from others out there, creating that directional feeling that a lot of skiers simply need and want when they’re in the deeper snow and more technical terrain. While the ski floats well due to the width, it’s certainly not quite as playful or maneuverable due to the camber. Skis this wide do not normally have this much camber, so if you’re not into that sort of thing, we think it’s okay to look elsewhere. After all, this is why Liberty also makes their Origin skis.

There’s a pretty specific use and application for the 2024 Liberty Evolv 110, and it’s not for everyone. Thanks to their dedication to building a strong and stable ski that can float and charge, Liberty has built an individualistic ski that has a narrow methodology, especially for being so wide. Skiers who launch big airs and need a strong and flat tail to support a landing will love how this ski gives back to the skier. Rockered and softer tails may simply loop out, but in the Evolv 110, you’re getting the feedback you need to continue on your intended line. That’s a huge part of Liberty’s theory here, and when things get chalky and chundery, the Evolv 110 really comes into its own.