Liberty Scope 99W Review: A Playful 99mm Twin Tip for 2026

Introduction

The Liberty Scope 99W is a new width in the Scope lineup for 2026, sitting at roughly 100 mm underfoot in a twin tip shape. That places it in the all-mountain freestyle space, a ski designed to work on trail, off trail and in the terrain park without asking the rider to commit to a single discipline.

Liberty has reshaped parts of its range in recent seasons, and this model reflects a clear priority. Freestyle characteristics, playfulness and creativity come first, ahead of raw power, stability and ultimate control. The Scope 99W pairs a full poplar wood core with a phenolic plate underfoot, and the finished build stays light for its class.

Who This Ski Is For

This ski is aimed at riders who want one twin tip for the whole mountain: groomed runs in the morning, soft snow and natural features in the afternoon, and park laps whenever the mood strikes. The roughly 100 mm waist gives it enough surface to stay useful off trail while keeping it quick edge to edge on groomers.

Skiers who enjoy a lighter, more forgiving platform will feel at home quickly. Those who normally reach for a stiff directional charger should expect an adjustment period, because the Scope 99W rewards a different style of riding: creative line choices, shorter turns, and a willingness to play with the terrain rather than charge straight through it.

Main Strengths

The core is the foundation here. A full poplar wood core runs the length of the ski, and it is built fairly thick through the middle, which brings smoothness and insulation to the ride. Underfoot, a phenolic plate, essentially a stiffer plastic layer laid horizontally, serves double duty as binding retention and as a local stiffening agent.

Measured on the scale, the 164 cm length comes in at 1,594 g, which is light for an all-mountain twin tip. Much of that lightness lives in the tips and tails, and it shapes how the ski feels: easy to pivot, easy to throw around, and quick to respond to input.

The profile is rocker, camber, rocker with positive camber underfoot. It is close to symmetrical in both shape and flex, with a little more tip rocker than tail rocker and a modest amount of splay at either end. For a twin tip, the stance stays low and understated. The dimensions are 130/99/119 with a 16 m turn radius in the 164 cm length.

Playful, Creative Character

Flex is where the Scope 99W separates itself from most skis in this category. It is rare to find an all-mountain directional twin with a tail this flexible. That soft, forgiving tail is the reason the ski feels so willing to load up and release, whether that happens in the terrain park, on a natural jump found off the side of a run, or in any creative line a skier can imagine.

The mount points tell a similar story. There is a center mount line for riders who want a balanced, park-friendly stance, and the recommended all-mountain mount line sits roughly 4 to 5 cm behind center. Either way, the ski stays comfortable being ridden switch or forward, which supports the freestyle focus built into the shape.

How It Handles Different Terrain

On groomers and in soft snow, the Scope 99W prefers shorter, more measured turns. Its 16 m radius in the 164 cm length suits that rhythm, and the light build makes quick direction changes feel effortless.

In crud and chopped snow, the picture changes. The ski’s mass alone is not enough to power through variable conditions, so a patient, turn-focused approach works better than pointing it straight and hoping for the best. Riders who like to let a heavier ski bulldoze through rough snow will need to adapt.

Steep terrain is the other area where the design shows its limits. Light weight and a flexible tail mean the ski does not hold the way a stiffer, heavier model would, and hard carving is not its strength. None of that is a flaw in the concept. The Scope 99W was built for fun, creativity and playfulness, and it delivers exactly that.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The same traits that make this ski enjoyable also set its ceiling. A relatively lightweight build and a notably flexible tail keep it out of the very top tier of high-performance all-mountain skis. Riders who chase maximum edge grip, high-speed stability or hard-charging control will find more suitable options elsewhere.

It is also worth being clear about the park comparison. Competition-oriented park skis tend to be more dramatic in shape and style, especially in the tail, and this is not that kind of ski. It sits in a friendlier, more versatile middle ground. Expect to ski it differently from a directional all-mountain model, and give yourself a few runs to find the rhythm.

Mounting and Setup Notes

Because the ski carries both a center mount line and a recommended all-mountain line about 4 to 5 cm behind center, the mounting decision matters. A forward, near-center mount supports a balanced freestyle stance, while the rearward recommended position gives a more traditional all-mountain feel with a longer tip.

The phenolic plate underfoot sits exactly where the binding is mounted, so it reinforces the screws while adding stiffness in that zone. That combination keeps the ski responsive underfoot even though the tips and tails stay soft. Choosing a mount point based on how much park and switch riding is planned is the simplest way to get the most from the design.

Buying Advice

Choose the Liberty Scope 99W if the goal is a playful, lightweight twin tip around 100 mm underfoot that can move between groomers, soft snow, natural jumps and the terrain park in a single day. It suits intermediate and advanced skiers who prioritize creativity and fun over maximum stability, and who are happy to ski shorter, more measured turns.

If instead the priority is hard carving, steep terrain and charging through variable snow, this is not the tool for the job. Matching the ski to the way you actually like to ride is the whole decision, and for playful all-mountain skiing, the Scope 99W makes a strong case for itself.

Conclusion

The Liberty Scope 99W is a specialist in the best sense: light, forgiving, and built around freestyle fun rather than outright performance. Its poplar core and phenolic plate give it a smooth, damp feel underfoot, while the flexible tip and tail open the door to park laps and natural features. Skiers who want a twin tip that keeps the mountain playful will find a lot to like here, as long as they are not expecting a stiff, steep-terrain charger.