Liberty Scope 104 (2027) Review: A Light, Playful Freeride Twin Tip Built for Trees and Soft Snow

Introduction

The Liberty Scope 104 returns for 2027 with a new top sheet graphic and, more importantly, the reintroduction of bamboo into the core construction. Bamboo was long a signature wood for Liberty, and after it disappeared when the brand swapped factories, its return signals a renewed focus on the feel that loyal Liberty skiers know well. The result is a light, damp, and playful freeride twin tip that stands out as one of the easiest tight-tree skis on the market.

Who This Ski Is For

The Scope 104 is aimed at progressing and advanced freeride skiers who want something mobile and surfy. It is likely a little wide for a true intermediate, but skiers entering the advanced zone who want a twin tip for occasional on-trail freestyle use will feel right at home. Heavier or more aggressive skiers may find it needs a bit more support and might look at something like the Salomon QST 106 instead, but for average-build skiers who modulate their input a couple of degrees either way, it is an incredibly satisfying and rewarding ski.

Construction: Bamboo Returns for 2027

The build combines a popular wood core with bamboo stringers and carbon. Bamboo is light but does a nice job absorbing vibrations and providing a smooth overall feel, giving these skis a character not commonly found elsewhere.

There is also a phenolic plate in the underfoot zone. Phenolic is a stiffer plastic normally used in race ski sidewall construction, and Liberty lays it as a flatter, longer layer under the binding area, where it acts as both a binding retention system and a stiffening agent. Poured ABS sidewalls complete the package: soft to the touch and good at absorbing vibration, wrapped a full 360 degrees around the ski. ABS is not as strong or stiff as polyurethane-oriented sidewalls, but it dampens well and suits this ski’s character.

Weight and Shape

The 180 cm in this 104 mm waist comes in at 1,758 grams, which is on the light side for a ski this width. That low weight means you can put it anywhere you choose, and combined with an ample flex, it makes for a quick, easy-turning ski that works in a multitude of turn shapes and styles.

The shape is a straightforward freeride twin tip: positive camber underfoot with a reasonable amount of tip rocker, nothing overly dramatic, and a similar tapered, rounded look in the tail. Thicker sidewalls add material underfoot to soften vibrations and dampen chatter, especially in softer snow. Performance is consistent throughout with no surprises.

On-Snow Performance

This is a ski built for playfulness and creativity in deeper snow. It is a good floater at 104 mm, and with the generous flex it is easy to keep it planing on top of soft snow. In tight woods, particularly in terrain like Vermont’s, it feels shifty and effortless.

The 20-meter turn radius in the 180 cm length is somewhat immaterial given how easily the ski is thrown sideways. You can feel that arc when you get it up on edge, but carving is not the highlight of a softer-flexing, lightweight 104. On firm snow the ride can feel a little harsher, which is fine given the ski’s intended purpose in softer, deeper snow.

Buying Advice

If you are a progressing freeride skier looking for a light, maneuverable twin tip for tight trees and softer snow, the Scope 104 is an easy recommendation. Keep in mind that the low weight for such a wide platform is part of its charm and part of its limits: it is unlikely to be chosen as a park-specific ski due to the width, and heavier, harder-charging skiers may want more substance underfoot.

Conclusion

The 2027 Liberty Scope 104 blends a light build, bamboo-damped smoothness, and an easygoing flex into one of the most maneuverable freeride twin tips available. For tight trees, soft snow, and creative skiing, few skis are this easy and this rewarding to use.