So the V92’s soft shovels look like they might actually plane pretty well in fresh snow after all. In fact, the V92 actually feels quite strong through its midsection and tail. Its tips are actually similarly soft to the Rossignol Soul 7 HD’s, which has one of the softest ski tips we’ve ever flexed.īut also like the Soul 7 HD, the V92 stiffens up significantly once you move past its shovels. The Liberty V92 has very soft tips and shovels. Hand flexing the V92, here’s how we’d characterize its flex pattern:
So what about Liberty’s claims that the V92 is supposed to perform in fresh snow? Well, that actually gets a lot more interesting when we move to our next section. That’s significantly lower than something like the Renoun Z-Line 90 (58 mm tip splay) or the 18/19 Head Monster 88 (53 mm). The V92 has very shallow tip and tail rocker lines and a lot of effective edge.īut the thing that stands out most about the V92’s rocker profile is its very low tip splay (38 mm). This seems pretty accurate based on the V92’s rocker profile. Liberty says all the V skis feature their “Hammer Rocker,” which consists of 10% rocker near the tip, and then traditional camber throughout the rest of the ski.
That kind of shape usually translates to solid edge hold on firm snow, though we’ve found that “hammerhead” tips like the V92’s can sometimes negatively affect a ski’s performance in grabby snow or in tight spots. The V92 has zero tip taper, and its tails only taper a tiny bit near the very end. The V92’s shape looks more similar to a lot of dedicated carving skis than it does to skis that are supposed to perform all over the mountain. Liberty also mentions the V92’s smooth and powerful ride, which, based on all the metal and carbon inside, at least seems to make sense. So one of our main questions with the V92 was how well it really works as an all-mountain ski, rather than something you’d only take out on groomers. While all the V skis have shapes that look like traditional carvers, Liberty is emphasizing that the V92, as the widest ski in the series, should be able to handle more than just groomers.
#LIBERTY VMT 82 FULL#
VMT core, slight tip rocker, and full carbon layup create a smooth and powerful ride in firmer conditions, while the wider platform allows enough float to excel in fresh snow.” “If you demand directional stability in a ski that can handle a wider variety of snow conditions, the NEW V92 is your ride. But in the meantime, let’s take a closer look at the V92 to see what kind of ski Liberty has made. Last season we spent time on all the skis in the V line - the V76, V82, & V92 - and will be weighing in on all three in a while. With a core assembled from a bamboo / poplar wood core, full-length carbon stringers, steel binding plates, and vertically laminated metal struts, the V series sounds more like it employs the construction materials used in building a house than a ski core.īut instead of providing sanctuary for you and your loved ones, the V skis are supposed to provide a damp and stable ride without the customary weight penalty of more traditional, horizontally laminated metal constructions. But the construction used in Liberty’s brand-new “V” line of skis is worth noting. We don’t tend to pay much (or any) attention to exuberant marketing copy about fancy new technology, since we’re more interested in how products actually perform. Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 3-4 mmĬore: Bamboo/Poplar + Carbon Stringers + Vertical Metal Layers + Steel Binding Plates + Fiberglass Laminateįactory Recommended Mount Point: -10.45 cm from center 82.3 cm from tail Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 38 mm / 14 mm Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length: 185.5 cmīlister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 1943 & 1968 gramsīlister’s Measured Dimensions: 133.7-91.9-120
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