2027 Liberty Super Radian 88 Skis

Short, quick turns on firm groomers are what the Liberty Super Radian 88 was built for. This narrow-waisted frontside carver pairs a wood core with full-length bamboo stringers, longer titanal laminates that reach into the tips and tails, and carbon stringers for extra snap. Add a deeper sidecut and a relatively short turn radius, and you end up with a ski that bites hard on hardpack, rebounds energetically out of every arc, and rewards skiers who like to keep their edges working all day.

Why we like it:

Liberty didn't just put a new name on the Radian; the Super version gets roughly a fifth more titanal and a fifth more sidecut, and you feel both the moment you tip it over. The carbon and bamboo blend keeps all that metal from feeling dead, so the ski snaps from one turn into the next with real energy.

Who it's for:

Advanced intermediate and advanced skiers who log most of their vertical on groomed runs and love to carve will get the most from the Super Radian 88. It fits skiers who prefer quick, round, energetic turns over long high-speed arcs, and who want a precise tool for firm morning corduroy and hardpack. It's also a great match for anyone sharpening their carving technique on a ski that answers immediately to edge angle.

Highlights:

The Super in the name comes down to two changes: Liberty added about 20 percent more titanal and about 20 percent more sidecut shape compared to its other Radian models. The metal laminate now runs farther into the tips and tails, which calms vibration and keeps the shovel engaged through the whole turn, and carbon stringers sit alongside it to keep the ride lively. At the heart of the ski is Liberty's Precision Core, a blend of poplar and ash with full-length bamboo stringers that store and release energy in a smooth, controlled way. Dimensions of 130-88-116 and a 15.5 meter radius at 179 cm make this a short-turn carver at heart. A Rocker/Camber/Rocker profile keeps plenty of camber underfoot for grip, with rocker at the ends to smooth turn entry and exit. Half-cap construction with ABS sidewalls rounds out a European-built package aimed squarely at hard snow.

Things to consider:

The tight radius that makes the Super Radian 88 so lively in short turns also limits it at high speed; long, fast GS-style arcs aren't its strength, and it can lose some edge contact when pushed hard. For mixed conditions and longer turns, the Radian 92 is the better pick, with an 18 meter radius and a more relaxed personality.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Standard sizing applies to the Super Radian 88, which comes in 167, 173, 179, and 185 cm. Stick with your usual frontside length; drop a length for even quicker edge-to-edge response, or bump up a length if you're a bigger skier who wants more stability at speed.