2027 Liberty Horizon 87

The 2027 Liberty Horizon 87 is the narrowest of the Horizon line and as a result the quickest and most front-side oriented. This ski works great on-piste and delivers crisp energy to shorter carved turns. As a lighter, thinner, and more agile all-mountain ski, the Horizon 87 borders on frontside but still keeps some of the freeride notes that the wider Horizon skis produce. It works great for skiers in the intermediate and advanced range, providing a solid platform to stand on while delivering amazing and accessible energy to the snow. Great in the bumps, too; the Horizon 87 uses quickness and a supportive flex to wiggle through tight mogul lines and more technical zones. If you’re looking for quick and easy turning with great energy, this is an awesome option.

We get a nice use of sophistication and engineering in these skis. Liberty uses their Precision Core construction in the Horizon 87 to provide a blend of energy, power, and stability. By pairing ash, bamboo, and poplar, they blend the agility and smoothness quite seamlessly. We normally see ash wood used in race skis, so the fact that it’s filtered here to Horizon speaks to Liberty’s commitment to performance. The poplar, on the other hand, keeps the ski light, agile, and energetic. By using Variable Metal Technology, Liberty further dampens the ski’s feel and creates a smooth feel with minimal vibrations and chatter. This metal does not extend the whole way from tip to tail, rather it’s focused in the middle portion of the ski. This ski ends up on the scale at a paltry 1320 g/ski in the 159. Tester Megan Papineau notes: "This ski surprised me! She was just kind of a fun, easy going groomer ski, who knew?"

These skis are super quick, mainly thanks to the footprint. With dimensions of 124/87/110, these skis create a shorter 14-meter turn radius in the 159 cm length. This creates a short and manageable turn shape that works great for intermediate and advanced skiers who love to link carved turns on groomers. While there’s some tip and tail rocker, the bigger story is the spoonier tip taper shape. This is where we see the influence from the wider Horizon skis come into play. The spoony shape keeps the front of the ski up and out of the snow while the more traditional tail shape is engaging and reactive. While many skiers will find more on-trail than off-trail performance here, it’s nice to know that Liberty uses that wider shovel to get some softer snow compliance. Tester Colleen Fitzgerald states that "The ski was fun and cruised well on long turns. It was easy to control and responsive underfoot. It was playful while stable."

If you like turning and agility, the Horizon 87 is certainly worth a look. Ideally suited for on-trail skiers in the intermediate range, the Horizon 87 fits great in the all-mountain category. It’s a great bump ski, works well in trees, and helps skiers find an energetic feel with minimal work. These are easy to use skis but deliver a fair amount of performance and fun for those who are looking to improve and progress. We like the ski's ability to be versatile and all-mountain focused at the same time.