2026 Liberty Radian 92

The 2026 Liberty Radian 92 gets a bit of a graphic update but returns otherwise unchanged. While this is a tough category to break into, there are many other aspects and qualities to lean on that will hopefully bring Radian to the middle of the conversation in a crowded field of skis. While the ~92’s are mainly dominated by competitors like Salomon QST 94, Armada Declivity 92, Black Crows Serpo, Head Kore 94, etc., these Radian 92’s can make a quick and lasting impression. Sure, this group of skiers is passionate about both versatility and carving capacity and wants to sacrifice neither. With the Radian 92, many different attributes are possible at the same time. With good energy, grip, and a unique feel, these skis are true all-terrain tamers.

The Liberty Radian 92 starts with a wood core consisting of poplar and ash. Ash is normally reserved for more race-like skis, so it’s interesting to see it used in a more recreational ski like the Radian. We’re not arguing, and it seems like Liberty gets out in front of the amount and thickness to make the ski accessible and fun while still outperforming many of its competitors in a groomed and carving format. Liberty then adds carbon stringers to the mix to stiffen the flex and a metal laminate to control power and smoothness. They still call it VMT, but the V stands for variable instead of vertical. The width is the part that varies, as the layup spans full-width underfoot and tapers to the middle in the tips and tails. This leaves more wood at the ends of the skis and more snap, pop, and versatility as a result. Overall, this is a departure from the old Liberty, but now that this traditionally shaped ski is more traditional in build, perhaps they will see some increased movement in the popularity of these great all-mountain skis. Tester James Hanlon states: “I want this ski. Testing after the Satos it did everything the Satos said it would do. Felt like a much more versatile ski all around.”

This 92 is truly a directional all-mountain ski. Radian’s shape sets it apart from anything they’ve done before. With measurements of 130/92/116 producing an 18-meter turn radius in the 179 cm length, these skis are directional in nature and capable of most front side and all-mountain applications. You may find the width to be slightly wide to be considered front side, and you’d be right. You may also think it’s on the narrow side for freeride, and that’s also worthy of consideration. What it does well is almost everything else. This ski checks a ton of boxes right down the middle. The shovel does have a decent amount of taper, mixing the ski’s ability to both carve a clean turn and float on softer snow. Tester Megan Papineau notes that it’s “way more fun than I thought but I certainly did not ski a racer, it felt like it was not meant for carving, it wanted to playfully slide into and out of turns.”

Since there are a lot of skis in this range, we’re dealing with a large audience in regard to Radian 92. With an innovative build, these skis have a lot going for them when it comes to all-mountain prowess and power. The metal does its part by locking down the edges underfoot and keeping the tips and tails mobile and agile. This means that skiers who do not want the total dampness and power of a dual-metal ski will be a lot happier on the mid-level of the Radian 92. They seem to have put the right amount of metal in the proper places, keeping the thickness and balance of the ski firmly intact. It’s well-balanced and wide-ranging—skiers just need to test them out to see if they’re the right fit.