Liberty Genome Ski - 2010 BCS

I will admit, out of the box I thought...whoa, these are fat for tele! But all that speculation was put to rest on the first turns down Silver Fox in 12 inches of fresh spring glop. Yes, you need to make an adjustment in you stance (wider) but it felt natural to me and was an easy adjustment. The Genome turns super quick when you need to and with 141 underfoot, a fatass shovel, and just enough rocker, they float without question. I mounted my 181cm Genome with the new 22design AXL. I went with the AXL because they offer two more mounting screws than the 01's and others. And all reveiws of the AXL indicated it had more power than other 75mm binders, and it seems to be true. The folks at Liberty were helpful with some feedback on tele mounting location too. I probably won't do much touring with these, it is more of a resort/hele quiver for me, but I have the option so I will probably invest in a set of skins. Stats: 5' 10", 165lbs. Suggestion: For tele, I suggest an agressive low and tight stance to get the most out of this rockerd monster. Tall, layed back, arms to the side style won't cut it with the Genome.

I bought the genomes this season as my designated powder ski. I got 187's and mounted them with marker dukes (small). I live in SLC, UT and ski mainly at Alta. I am 5'7", 160 lbs.,dalbello krypton pro (25.5), like to push the throttle all the way most of the time when I ride.

I have taken the genomes out four times this season, and they are straight up money. Float and stability are off the charts. If you want to rip some hollywoods, you should seriously consider these boards. They are super wide in the waist (and everywhere else), they have tons of rocker at both ends, and are sturdy enough to keep you on your feet when things get out of hand.They handle surprisingly well in non-powder conditions. I am able to carve it up on crusty hardpack and make it through bumps, although I can't keep it up for long. I'm not a huge guy and it takes alot out of me to push these around, but it can be done. Skis do what you make em do right? I have definitely been bucked around by my genomes. I find that the flex under foot is pretty stiff.

I was able to demo last years genomes (189) at Brighton. They have them mounted with boot center in front of the "dead center" reference line. I played around with the position and found that they were right to mount them there. I was told by the head demo guy that the reference lines on the genomes are based solely on the sidecut, and position is not ideal. So, I have mine mounted with boot center about two centimeters forward of the dead center reference line. There is alot more ski in front of the binding than behind it. I think the manufacturer made an error with the reference lines.

I recommend these to anyone who can already handle a burly ski, and plans to ski alot of powder with ruthless aggression. I would not suggest the genomes as a first rockered or fat ski. If you are already comfortable on something with reverse camber and at least 110 waist, then go for it.

I had the chance to ski these last year and was super impressed at how easy they were to handle. At first I was a little intimidated, even a little scared of'em, but it didn't take long to realize that these were simply the best rockered skis out there and a lot more stable than any other.
If you want a big rockered ski that will be easy to turn, this is it. They come in at just over 10 lbs a pair, and are backed up by the best warranty on the market(3years).

What it lacks in size, it makes make up in size.