Liberty Scope 99 (2027) Review: A Quiet, Playful All-Mountain Twin

Introduction

The Liberty Scope 99 returns for 2027 with meaningful construction updates and a new graphic, and the changes are more than skin deep. The headline news is the reintroduction of bamboo into the core, a material Liberty leaned on heavily in the past to give its skis a distinct smooth and quiet character. After a factory change a couple of years back saw bamboo dropped from the process, it is now back, and the ski reportedly feels like the old Liberty sensations are returning.

Construction Updates for 2027

The core is mostly poplar with bamboo stringers, plus carbon stringers to add pop and energy. Liberty has also added a phenolic plate underfoot. Phenolic is a harder plastic normally used in race ski sidewalls, and here it has been applied horizontally in the underfoot zone for increased edge grip, binding retention, and overall energy.

Equally characteristic of Liberty are the poured ABS sidewalls, running a full 360 degrees around the ski. Think of a sidewall as an additional vertical laminate: those two extra ABS layers do a good job of absorbing vibrations and reducing chatter, giving the Scope 99 a softer, quieter feel that is never harsh. The 180 cm length weighs a claimed 1,702 g, so it is genuinely light, and that lightness is noticeable the moment you put them on your feet.

Shape and On-Snow Feel

A 99 mm underfoot twin-tip with a 19.5 m turn radius is a versatile recipe on paper, and the shape backs it up. The underfoot zone carries strong, fairly stiff positive camber, while the tip and tail have a relatively flat profile with moderate, not overly long, rocker for a freeride ski at this width, along with a smooth taper. The tail rocker is fairly long and somewhat symmetrical to the shovel, giving a round, consistent, gentle look.

Everything about the shape points toward smoothness and predictability. The flex pattern is the key to the character: the thick sidewall underfoot makes that zone feel solid and damp, while lighter, more flexible tips and tails handle variable terrain and snow. Where this ski really stands out is not on smooth, firm groomers but in soft, chopped-up conditions. It is happy making its 19.5 m radius turns, but the flex allows all sorts of turn shapes, and it stays drifty and smeary throughout.

Tester Feedback

Tester notes for the 2027 Scope 99 highlight surprisingly good edge hold for a 99 mm ski, impressive dampness given how light the ski feels, and true all-mountain capability: no problems in bumps or on groomers. The same notes flag that the tails can be slightly difficult to break free for dumping speed, though still manageable, and that tight woods could be challenging because of that strong edge hold, which may partly come down to tune.

Who the Scope 99 Is Best For

This is a ski that seems to prefer being skied two-footed in a playful, creative way, in chop, bumps, and varied terrain rather than wide, consistent on-trail laps. There is freestyle appeal too, whether in the park or on natural on-mountain features: whenever the skis leave the snow, the Scope 99 is described as incredibly fun.

That combination of light weight, ample flex, and smooth feel makes it a strong first freeride twin for a progressing intermediate skier. Expert-level pilots may find it a touch light, though that is more a matter of preference than capability; the ski can handle it, provided a skilled skier is driving it.

Buying Advice

If your season is a mix of groomers, bumps, trees, and powder rather than any one of those, the Scope 99’s shape and flex are built for exactly that variety. The 2027 updates, from the bamboo-and-carbon core to the phenolic underfoot plate and poured ABS sidewalls, show Liberty putting real effort into construction, and it shows up in the ski’s playfulness and agility.

Skiers who prioritize a damp, powerful, heavyweight feel at speed may want something stiffer and heavier. But for anyone moving up to a twin-tip freeride ski, or anyone who values a quiet, smooth ride in soft and choppy snow, the Scope 99 makes a compelling case.

Conclusion

The 2027 Liberty Scope 99 is a light, smooth, and playful all-mountain twin that shines in variable, softer snow rather than on firm groomers. With bamboo back in the core and a genuinely refined construction, it is an easy recommendation for progressing skiers seeking their first freeride twin, and a fun, versatile tool for creative riders of any level.