Liberty Scope 104 Review: A Playful Freeride Twin Tip for Advancing Skiers

Introduction

The Liberty Scope 104 is a freeride twin tip that took over the space once held by the Origin 106 in the brand’s lineup, and several of that ski’s traits carry forward. The formula here is balance, low weight, and a flexible, playful flex pattern rather than a stiff, metal-laden charger.

At 104 mm underfoot, the Scope 104 sits in a versatile middle ground: wide enough for soft snow and natural terrain, narrow enough to stay manageable on groomers. This review covers who it suits, what it does well, and the trade-offs worth knowing before you commit.

Who This Ski Is For

The Scope 104 is built for advancing intermediates and advanced skiers who want a flexible, easygoing platform that mixes on-trail and off-trail riding with park laps. The blend of light weight and a soft, symmetrical flex makes it forgiving in trees and bumps while still allowing progression in the park, despite the 104 mm waist.

It is not aimed at aggressive experts. Strong skiers chasing top-end performance are likely to overpower the Scope 104, and that is intentional. The ski trades peak performance for accessibility, creativity, and ease of use.

For anyone stepping up from a narrower all-mountain ski, that trade-off is usually the right one. The Scope 104 gives you a wider platform for soft snow without turning every groomer lap into a chore.

Main Strengths: Balance, Low Weight, and Playful Flex

Balance is the headline. The Scope 104 feels composed across a wide range of conditions, and the combination of a thicker wood core with a tapering profile toward the tips and tails keeps swing weight down while retaining a sense of substance underfoot. In the 172 cm length, it weighs 1,733 grams on the scale, enough heft that you know there is something on your feet without feeling heavy overall.

Flex is the other defining trait. With no metal in the construction, the ski bends easily and does so in a notably symmetrical way, including a fairly soft tail. That encourages creative turn shapes and individual styles, and it makes freestyle moves such as butters and groundwork noticeably easier.

Construction and Flex Profile

The core is poplar wood, paired with a phenolic plate, a stiffer plastic layer that reinforces binding retention and adds stiffness through the midsection. The thicker core tapers to a thinner profile in the tips and tails, which lowers swing weight and improves balance in the air, particularly when the ski is mounted at the center point rather than the recommended position.

That mounting decision shapes the experience more than most skiers expect. The recommended mount point suits more directional riders, while the center mount unlocks the freestyle character the ski is clearly built around.

Turn Feel and Terrain Versatility

Underfoot there is a fairly high camber section, paired with a relatively symmetrical rocker profile and wider tips than tails, which keeps the ski directional. The taper stops short of the rocker zone, and that creates a distinctive turn entry: the ski does not hook in immediately. Expect a brief half second of lag as the edge engages past the taper and into the camber. Combined with a slightly pintailed rear, the result is smooth, round turns rather than an aggressive carve.

The turn radius in the 172 cm length is 18.5 meters. Shape and flex line up well, which makes the Scope 104 a genuinely well-rounded ski rather than a specialist.

In trees, the mix of flex and light weight stands out. It moves easily through tight spots and stays predictable when you need quick, small adjustments. The 104 mm waist is starting to be on the wide side for dedicated resort park use, but it works well in natural terrain and backcountry settings, and it is especially at home for skiers who spend most of their time in softer snow.

Skiers who split their days between groomed runs, tree stashes, and soft natural terrain will find the Scope 104 adapts without demanding much from the rider.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The trade-offs are straightforward. With no metal in the build, the ski is more flexible and more playful than a stiff freeride charger, and it gives up top-end performance as a result. Aggressive experts looking for a powerful, high-speed platform will likely find it underbuilt for their style.

Turn entry is also not instant. If you expect a ski that hooks in the moment you put it on edge, the taper introduces a small delay before the camber takes over. And while the Scope 104 handles park duty, a 104 mm waist is wider than a dedicated park ski, so riders who stay almost entirely inside the resort park may prefer something narrower.

Buying Advice

The Scope 104 makes the most sense for intermediate and advanced skiers who want one ski that covers a mix of on-trail, off-trail, and park riding with an easy, flexible feel. If you value light weight, quick maneuverability in trees and bumps, and a platform that supports progress rather than punishing mistakes, it fits that brief well.

Pay attention to length and mount point. The 172 cm comes in at 1,733 grams, and the position you choose for your bindings will meaningfully change how the ski feels, shifting it from more directional to fully freestyle.

Conclusion

The Liberty Scope 104 is a balanced, lightweight, flexible freeride twin tip with a clear purpose: making a wide range of terrain feel approachable and fun. It is at its best for advancing skiers who mix trees, bumps, soft snow, and park, and who would rather ride an easygoing, creative ski than a demanding one. Experts chasing peak performance should look elsewhere, but for its intended rider the Scope 104 is a confident choice.