I haven’t skied any of the new Faction skis and can’t comment on a comparison. The synergy of the ski is what makes it so good. FWIW, the 192 Origin Pro was far from a super demanding ski, based on what Paul Forward said about it. It’s not as bad as some skis I’ve used but it’s definitely noticeable and gets my attention when I’m skiing super fast, especially in heavier, maritime snow. It is a synonym for the word freedom. I will spend the next winter at revelstoke and would like a ski that would do the job at the resort when there is a lot of snow and in the backcountry to do touring on them (i would put salomon shift bindings). For this test, the Liberty Origin 106 were mounted on the factory line but ended up moving it forward about 1cm. Thanks, I’ll get into comparisons in an upcoming Deep Dive article, but suffice it to say that the Schuster Pro feels quicker in tight terrain and bumps than any other 2300 gram ski I can think of, including the 16/17 Blizzard Spur. Ski: 2020-2021 Liberty Origin 112, 184 cm, Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length: 182.3 cm, Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 2097 & 2103 grams, Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 144-111.5-132 mm, Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 75 mm / 48 mm, Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 2 mm, Core: Bamboo/Poplar + Carbon Stringer + Fiberglass Laminate, Factory Recommended Mount Point: -9.95 cm from center; 81.2 cm from tail, Blister’s Recommended Mount Point: -8 cm from center, Boots / Bindings: Salomon QST Pro 130 / Marker Griffon Demo, Test Locations: Telluride Ski Resort, CO; Snowbird, UT, [Note: Our review was conducted on the 18/19 Origin 112, which was not changed for 19/20 or 20/21, apart from graphics.]. If had to use one word to describe it, it would be “balanced”. So stay tuned for updates. 2034 & 2052 Blizzard Rustler 11, 188 cm Hi Erik — I’ll have the full review of the Origin 112 published in the next couple weeks. Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (192 cm): 2296 & 2309 grams. For the 18/19 season, Liberty has revised the Origin 90. We are campaigners, lawyers and policy experts who work together to protect rights and hold the powerful to account. This ski has been an absolute revelation! News. Do you have any updates on when the 18/19 Origin 96 review will be coming out? How far forward would you recommend mounting these if you were looking for a more playful ski? Hi, I am looking for a ski to complement my other pair of skis which are blizzard brahma 172. Check out our full review. Would toi use this ski for touring? So when I learned that I was getting a pro model from a backcountry freeskier, I imagined a relatively soft, jib-oriented pow ski that might not fit my usual preferences. Get all your gear in one place - Skis, Boots, Bindings and Headwear to support your outdoor adventure from some of the best brands. Made for the days you will remember. ), to a couple of 20″+ super low-density dumps. Anker claims that the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro will last you 8 hours of constant playback on a single charge with the charging case providing another three full charges. Super fun! Throughout all of that, I generally prefer directional powder skis that are stiff enough to handle my 190 lb self, 30 lbs of guide gear and pack, and have a long sidecut radius to better handle variable conditions and high speeds on big runouts. My biggest concern is I don’t like shovels that fold and the 4.0 seems to be a nice stiff powder board but I really would like to pick up this Schuster Pro. But then, this ski caugth my attention, for the extra flotation and because they could complement well my brahma without too much overlap. Explore SKI Magazine’s results in this thorough, expert review. Liberty’s Origin 90 is the kind of ski a lot of steep hill skiers will appreciate. Thanks for the insights Gregory, the Origin is also very much on my radar so it’s great to hear from someone who has them already. I should also mention that its tails are reasonably supportive (more on this below) when I get knocked back, and overall, are very forgiving of skiing in the backseat, both in powder and in firmer conditions. They're built with Liberty s lightweight Speedcore Carbon layup, with deep rocker lines that combine with a versatile mid-fat wist width to deliver exceptional float and maneuverability in deeper snow. Base: Category: Freeride. Is it that prominent? Liberty Transfer 2017 Ski Review. And after spending time on it, we think that’s exactly what Liberty has achieved. The Origin 112’s shape is very similar to that of the Origin 116 and Origin 106. Manufacturer's Description. The Origin 96 from Liberty is a refreshing ski to review, as it's more focused on fun than precision, power, torsional stiffness, etc. )). Pretty distinct, or lots of performance overlap? In all of the inbounds pow skiing, I’ve encountered this year, the Schuster Pro continued to impress and inspire confidence. Together we’ve been making the UK a fairer, more equal place since 1934. Home. (In addition to the new Origin 112, Liberty gave the Origin 90 and 96 new rocker profiles, the Origin 106 comes back unchanged except for a graphics update, the Origin 112 effectively replaces the Origin 116, and the Schuster Pro returns as the Origin Pro, but is unchanged apart from the name and graphics.). A poplar and bamboo wood core is supported by a center strip of carbon fiber. Ski: 2019-2020 Liberty Origin Pro, 192 cm, Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length: 190.2 cm, Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (192 cm): 2296 & 2309 grams, Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 149.5-123-142, Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 77 mm / 59 mm, Factory Recommended Mount Point: -7.6 cm from center; 87.5 cm from tail, Boots: Lange XT 130 LV, Nordica GPX 130, 17/18 Salomon X-max 130, Head Raptor 140 RS, Test Locations: Alyeska Resort, Chugach Powder Guides Heli and Snowcat skiing, AK, [Note: our review was conducted on the 16/17 Schuster Pro, which was not changed for 17/18, 18/19, or 19/20, apart from graphics and a name change to the “Origin Pro.”]. Me, I was have a ball! The Origin 112 has a pretty traditional recommended mount point of -9.95 cm from center. Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length: 190.2 cm . Level: Advanced / Expert. 1980 & 2019 Moment Deathwish, 184 cm Those soft tips transition smoothly to a stiffer midsection, and the tails are noticeably stiffer than the tips. 2252 & 2254 Liberty Origin 116, 190 cm, Some Questions / Things We’re Curious about. 2182 & 2218 Nordica Enforcer 110, 185 cm I’d sum up the flex pattern like this, and will comment more on it throughout the review: Any ski that’s 123 mm underfoot should be judged heavily on its powder performance, and I’ve had at least twenty good powder days on these skis. Underfoot: 10 Category: Freeride. While the width and rocker of the Schuster Pro do enable it to break free of the fall line, and its flex pattern allows for super fun tail slashes, it is not particularly easy to roll over and drift across the fall line. 2017. Addendum to my post – I think this ski is a soft snow one ski quiver – maybe add a ski like the Line Blade for the hard pack days or rent.