2026 Liberty Scope 104 Skiswith Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings

The 2026 Liberty Scope 104 with Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings brings playful performance to the freeride world with a surfy, intuitive feel that’s made for soft snow, tight terrain, and creative off-trail skiing. Quick to pivot and easy to steer, it’s perfect for slashing, dancing, and flowing through powder stashes and steep lines. We paired the ski with the Strive 14 because of this binding’s well known reputation for safety, reliability, and ease of use. Featuring an LDN toe piece that optimizes contact and response, these bindings integrate seamlessly with boots and skis, allowing for a natural flex and balanced stance, making them the perfect choice to pair with this ski.

Why we like it:

It’s got the soul of a freestyle ski with the float and finesse of a backcountry tool. The Scope 104 feels light and agile where most skis feel clunky—making it one of the most fun soft-snow skis you can buy.

Who it's for:

Advanced skiers who want a freeride ski that prioritizes maneuverability and playful energy over brute-force speed and stability. Perfect for riders who like to slash, pivot, and surf natural terrain features instead of bulldozing through them.

Highlights:

Built around Liberty’s Recoil Core—featuring poplar wood and a phenolic plate underfoot—the Scope 104 delivers a responsive, stable platform with tons of energy. The semi-directional shape and generous tip and tail rocker help the ski pivot easily, while camber underfoot adds edge grip and rebound. With a tapered design and a mid-fat waist, it’s nimble in tight trees but stable enough to handle tracked-up powder. At the core is the three-part heel, which delivers the secure boot retention the Strive line is known for while keeping weight reasonable. Salomon's elastic travel keeps the binding planted through chatter and cut-up snow, so it does not get knocked offline easily. The LDN toe spreads lateral input across an extra-wide pedal for crisp edge-to-edge power transfer, and a sliding toe pedal lets the ski bend underfoot for a more natural flex. The whole assembly rides on a low-profile chassis that drops the stance and centers the skier over the ski. It accepts both standard alpine and GripWalk boot soles, and the binding is TUV certified.

Things to consider:

This isn’t a big-mountain hammer—it’s tuned for flow, finesse, and fast transitions. Skiers looking for maximum dampness or the ability to charge through crud at full throttle may find it a little too light or soft. But if you like to dance with the mountain, this one’s a blast.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These ski true to size. Bigger or faster skiers may want to size up for added float and stability; smaller riders or those prioritizing maneuverability can stick with their normal length.