Liberty Horizon 100 Review: A Versatile All-Mountain Ski for Mixed Conditions

Introduction

The Liberty Horizon 100 is a completely new ski for 2027, joining a Horizon lineup that otherwise received only graphic and construction refreshes. Liberty has done a lot with the ingredients, shaping, and profiling here, and the result is a ski that sits at a slightly different level than many other upper-end 100 mm all-mountain skis: it is genuinely a good carver that keeps the wider-bodied format for additional uses.

Compared with something like a Dynastar M-Pro 98 W, which is powerful but can feel heavy and demanding, the Horizon 100 offers a similar level of performance without being as hard to attain. What you give up is some of the full-on construction benefits and raw power of that class of ski. In exchange, you get something lighter and more mobile.

Who This Ski Is For

The emphasis here is on agility and exploration rather than raw power. With a 15.5 m turn radius and a profile that likes to be on edge, this is a ski for skiers who move between firm morning groomers, trees, and soft afternoon snow without wanting to switch equipment or compromise too much on any of it.

If you have a racing background or are a very aggressive expert skier, you may not get the full benefit of this ski. But for skiers at an entry level or progressing toward it, there is a nice on-ramp here, and many skiers will enjoy this level of energy and stability.

Construction and Weight

The core combines three woods: bamboo, poplar, and ash. Variable metal technology adds a metal laminate underfoot that extends and tapers to a point in the forebody and aft sections, so it is not a full sheet of metal, but the underfoot zone still benefits from added edge grip and damping. Carbon stringers on top of the core add pop, delivering a nice level of rebound and energy.

The tested 167 cm length comes in at 1,600 g per ski. Comparable skis such as the Nordica Santa Ana 98 sit closer to 1,800 g, so that roughly 200 g difference is where the lightweight character comes from. The flex is neither overly stiff nor terribly soft, with energy built into the bend that supports good rebound and a supportive feeling throughout.

Shape and Rocker Profile

The Horizon 100 has a long, fairly high camber profile that is difficult to bend by hand, which contributes to its lively rebound. There is also quite a bit of long rocker, especially in the shovel, with a clear emphasis on flotation and smoothness in softer snow. The taper look is different from a lot of other skis in the 100 mm range, designed to let the shovel plane up and out of the snow.

Tail rocker is more modest, with minimal tail splay for the length of rocker. That keeps the ski a bit flatter on the snow overall, and the more time it spends on the snow, the smoother it feels. Most of the 15.5 m radius sits in the middle 50 to 60 percent of the ski, while the tip and tail sections lean more freeride, creeping toward that 100-plus millimeter feel underfoot.

On-Snow Performance

On a firm Vermont morning, it skis remarkably well for a 100 mm ski. Once tipped on edge, it wants to carve. Tester feedback describes handling firm morning groomers, ducking into the trees, then skiing the mush once the sun softens things up, calling it the perfect ski for a real Vermont experience of mixed conditions with a little adventure on the side.

That is the core appeal: you do not have to give up as much on anything. There is enough platform underfoot, enough rise in the tips and tails, and a sophisticated, sturdy build that holds up to more rigorous and aggressive skiing. It will not match the power of a ski with one or more full sheets of metal, but it holds up well while staying lighter and easier to manage.

Buying Advice

The Horizon 100 makes the most sense for skiers who want one ski to handle whatever the mountain throws at them: sun-affected snow, skier traffic breaking up the surface, changing conditions through the day, or the simple shift from groomers to bumps and trees.

Given the 15.5 m turn radius and the agility-first design, buyers should expect a versatile, energetic ski rather than a high-speed charging tool. It is a strong entry point into Liberty’s Horizon line and a sensible pick for mixed-condition skiing in the 100 mm category.

Conclusion

The Liberty Horizon 100 stands out by combining carving energy with soft-snow compliance in a lightweight, mobile package. It is not the most powerful ski in its class, but for skiers who value versatility, easy handling, and a build that holds up across changing conditions, it is a welcome and well-executed new addition for 2027.