Liberty Evolve 110 Review: A 110 mm Ski With a Frontside Shape

Introduction

The Liberty Evolve 110 is a 110 mm-underfoot ski built around a shape you rarely see at that width. Instead of the tapered tip, deep rocker and turned-up tail that define most skis in this class, it pairs a modest amount of tip rocker with a very flat, squared-off tail and almost no taper. Liberty is better known for its freeride and freestyle models, so a wide ski shaped closer to a frontside carver is an unusual move, and it gives the Evolve 110 a genuinely distinct character.

Underfoot it carries positive camber, and at 186 cm the ski weighs 2,108 g with a 23 m turn radius. That combination points to a ski built for long, committed turns and stable, planted running rather than quick pivoting in tight terrain.

Who This Ski Is For

Riders who spend their days hunting wide open faces, big mountain lines, chalky steeps and crud will get the most from this ski. The flat tail supports landings and holds up when the ski is loaded at speed, which matters if you are dropping into exposed terrain or landing airs far from the resort. If your typical day involves tight trees, low-angle trails or a lot of soft, playful powder skiing, the Evolve 110 is more ski than the terrain needs.

Main Strengths

Vertical Metal Core and Damping

Three vertical metal struts run tip to tail through the core, sandwiched between poplar stringers, with two vertical carbon stringers layered on top. The vertical orientation of the metal is the key detail. Much like an I-beam, a vertically aligned structure supports load far better than a flat laminate, and the result is a ski that stays on its intended path instead of bouncing or wavering. Riders feel this as silence and composure, especially at speed.

Shape and Turn Character

The lack of early taper means edge contact runs essentially from tip to tail, and the sidecut is not dramatic. That produces a smooth, steady, direct feel in the fall line. The squared-off tail adds rear support that a more turned-up tail cannot match, and it is far less likely to wash out or wheel out when you land something big. The trade-off is a ski that wants to run rather than pivot.

Bamboo Core Construction

Bamboo is light and flexible, so the layup uses more of it and positions it vertically to build a thicker core profile through the ski. Combined with poplar and paulownia, that construction keeps the ski quiet and smooth without making it feel lifeless.

Things to Consider Before Buying

At 110 mm underfoot in a 186 cm length, this is a lot of ski for tighter, lower-angle terrain, and it takes a specific set of conditions to make full use of it. Compared with the Evolve 100 it carries more tip rocker and similar tail rocker, but it is still not a playful powder ski. It floats and stays on top rather than pivoting easily, so its strengths only show up when there is room to open up the turn and let it run.

Buying Advice

Choose the Evolve 110 if you want a wide ski that behaves like a precise, damp frontside ski on big mountain terrain: wide spaces, steep chalk, crud and drops where stability and a supportive tail matter more than quickness. If your skiing leans toward soft snow playfulness or tight technical lines, the Evolve 100 or one of Liberty’s more freeride-oriented shapes will likely suit you better. Match the ski to the terrain you actually ride most often, and it rewards you with a level of smoothness few skis in this width can match.

Conclusion

The Evolve 110 is a rare thing: a 110 mm ski with a flat tail, minimal taper and near tip-to-tail edge contact, held together by vertical metal and carbon stringers. It is not the most playful option in powder, but for wide open, fast, committed terrain it delivers smoothness and stability that stand apart.