2026 Liberty Radian 106

It’s been fun to see the evolution of the Radian series from Liberty. Now, the 2026 Radian 106 takes the wide end of the lineup, offering powerful and floaty turns in a variety of snow conditions and terrain. It takes everything that we know and like about the Radian 100 and adds width and stability. Best for bigger mountains, deeper snow, and more aggressive lines, the Radian 106 is a smooth performer that dances on top of fresh and busts through crud. Even better, if you’re encountering groomers or packed powder, these skis can carve a very clean turn.

Built with Liberty’s Precision Core consisting of poplar and ash stringers, the Radian 106 has a sturdy start. We normally see ash used in more race-like or front side skis, but when used sparingly, you can get the damping and power without a ton of weight. This way, they keep the ski relatively light, even though it feel stable and sturdy. Liberty also uses carbon stringers in the mix to provide a snappy and peppy feel while the VMT titanal laminate underfoot keeps the edges engaged to the snow and the vibrations to a minimum. While there are other 106’s out there with more of a robust feel and higher performance ceiling, these are very easy and fun to use while keeping that performance threshold quite high. Liberty also uses ABS sidewalls and a half-cap construction to keep the ski quick and agile without taking too much off the top.

The shape and profile also take things to the next level when it comes to flotation and softer snow performance. We get increases all around, in taper shape, rocker profile, and turn radius. The Radian 106 uses a 138/106/127 mm sidecut to create a 19.5-meter arc in the 179 cm length. The taper is easy to see here, and it keeps the 106 atop the snow and ready to make the next turn. With longer rocker in both tips and tails, these skis are floaty and fun in both fresh and broken snow. Tester Bob St.Pierre notes that “on a snowy day here at Stowe, I started with the 106 and had a blast. Then I moved to a wider 114 that I happened to have in my car. I regretted that decision because the Radian 106 was not only a fantastic floater, but it was also way more mobile than the 114. It’s not too often on a powder day that you switch back to a narrower ski, but that’s what happened.”

The Liberty Radian 106 is a smooth-turning, fun-loving, and smooth-feeling ski for softer snow. 106’s work great as one-ski quivers for those who ski in snowier areas as well as being part of a quiver for others who have narrower skis for more all-mountain and front side applications. This one is a bit more freeride oriented, placing a larger emphasis on rocker and taper to go along with a lighter and more mobile feel.