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For the 18/19 season, Liberty has revised the Origin 90. Take a look at our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review, to see how different it is from the 17/18 Origin 90, and how much family resemblance there is to the Origin 96, 106, and 112.
18/19 Liberty Origin 96
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the 18/19 Origin 96, with comparisons to the 17/18 version, as well as a few other skis in this class.
2020-2021 Liberty Origin 112
We’ve spent several days on the brand-new Liberty Origin 112 this season — including one of our deepest days — and have come away impressed. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Liberty Origin Pro
The Liberty Schuster Pro is a fun and versatile powder ski that shouldn’t be overlooked by skiers looking for a more directional ride.
Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 106
With comparisons to the Liberty Origin 96 and 116, Rossi Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, Faction Candide 3.0, Black Crows Atris, DPS Foundation 106, J Skis The Metal, and more.
2018-2019 Liberty Origin 106
We were very impressed with the Origin 96, so how does the Origin 106 compare, and where is the ski most at home?
2017-2018 Liberty Origin 96
Here is our full review of the Origin96, which Liberty Skis claims “will become the new standard in all mountain skis.”
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Liberty Origin96
We’ve got two days on the Liberty Origin96, and we’ve never skied anything quite like it.
Öhlins RXF36 m.3
The Öhlins RXF36 m.3 Air is a case study in how small tweaks can make a sizeable impact on suspension performance. Check out what’s new, what isn’t, and how it all comes together on the trail.
Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Roundup — Men’s (2025-2026)
Following our women’s outerwear roundup, it’s time for the guys on our review team to chime in on all the shells they’ve been skiing and riding in. Here in Part One, we compare and contrast more than twenty different jackets, bibs, and pants.
What You’re Probably Getting Wrong about Ski Width (Ep.382)
When it comes to the question of ski width, there are some very strong opinions held by skiers, and lots of them aren’t true. So Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth walk through the entire range of skis from 65mm to 135mm, and aim to clear up some confusions and debunk some myths about ski width.
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep. 313)
Mike and Simon talk about how the bike community united in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death, Revel Bikes relocating, more on fire Rad Power Bikes, Red Bull Hardline, and more.
Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Roundup — Women’s (2025-2026)
We’ve been testing a whole bunch of outerwear, and we’re ready to fill you in on what makes each of these jackets, pants, and bibs stand out. In Part One, we’re kicking things off with ten insulated shells.
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Ep.394)
Cody & Jonathan discuss this weekend’s Olympic women’s downhill and Vonn’s comeback; ski jumping and a crazy scandal; Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia; new studies on the effects of ski wax and PFAS; what they’re reading & watching; and more.
Reviewer Reports: Paul’s New Pow Ski Design; Carving Skis; & More (Ep.381)
Luke Koppa, Paul Forward, and Jonathan talk about some of the gear they've been reviewing; discuss topics related to that gear; and dive deep into the ideas behind a new pow ski design that Paul has been thinking about for years, and are now being incorporated into a brand new ski.
Off the Clock: Drew Bledsoe on Skiing, Football, & Wine (Ep.392)
The Patriots are in the Super Bowl this Sunday, and so for the first episode of our new series, 'Off the Clock,’ we’re talking with former New England Patriots quarterback, Drew Bledsoe. But football was not the first love of this former #1 pick in the NFL draft, skiing was. And today, you’ll hear just how much skiing has meant to Drew throughout his entire life.
Flash Review: 25/26 Liberty Scope 99
We’ve been spending time on some of Liberty’s latest lightweight freeride skis — here are our initial thoughts on the most versatile model in the collection, the Scope 99.
2025-2026 Line Optic 88
The Optic 88 pairs a metal-laminate construction with a shape and rocker profile reminiscent of much wider freeride skis. How well does that uncommon recipe work? Here’s our Full Review.
Rewriting the Rules of Ski Boots? K2 Ski Boots’ Tom Pietrowski (Ep.380)
Why is the price of a ski boot typically related to how stiff it is? And what are boot manufacturers doing about the fact that many of the best skiers on the mountain also have the least amount of money in their bank accounts? And, did K2 just create the first ski boot that was truly designed for women, from the ground up?
Burrito Grease, Gore-Tex, & Adult-Sized Kids’ Clothes | Flylow’s Story & Latest Outerwear
Flylow is an apparel brand with unusual origins, and an unusual approach to designing clothing for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities. Fortunately, their co-founder, Dan Abrams, is great at telling this story.
