Liberty Helix Ski - 2009 BCS

This is a five star ski. I mounted it tele in traditional position. Skis great with 22 Designs Axls! Perfect "quiver of one" ski for the Cottonwood Canyons.

After 10 days on the 176s I don't have a single complaint. Super light, crazy stable, great pop. Skis pretty short, but not in a bad way. Enough cut and camber to rail them on groomed snow, fat enough to float in the deepest snow (I'm 140 lbs) and it has been deep in the Wasatch this year! Mounted to match the standard mount line (at Liberty's recommendation) and wouldn't change that.

I have the 09-10 Liberty Helix 187. This is my new favorite ski! My old favorite was the AK Maden. The Helix is soooo much lighter than the AK and is one of the most playful and poppy skis I have ever been on. I am gonna say it has a medium flex with a stiffer tip than tail. There is almost no camber and no early rise tip (even though some reviews mention this). I mounted it .5cm back from standard and it has no problems floating even though the mount still looks a lil forward. It charges much better than the Madens and floats almost as well. The topsheets are also very durable thanks to the slanted sidewalls. I'm not really sure I can find a problem with this ski.

This is the best "all-mountain" ski I have ever been on. . .and I have demoed every ski made.

It handles ice and snow .. .and loves powder. Meanwhile, I can take it into the park and pull 360's all day.

After buying the 187 Helix. . I spent a day on the 176 Helix, and was astounded at how stable it was.

If I had to do it over I might have bought the 176, so that I could get around on a 720. Both skis however, are amazing.

After a few days off the arm at Baker and heavy inbounds riding I've come to the realization that this is one of the most versatile Camber/zero Camber, all mountain skis on the market. The Helix can handle speed yet maneuverable enough to throw sideways or arc when needed. They load up quickly and can handle a steady edge in hairy situations (thanks to a solid factory tune). My one complaint is they deflect more than some reviews stated. Turned up chunder and mashed hot pow, they just don't plow through like a stormrider or Titan, but those skis don't come close to the playfulness or agility of the the Helix. All in all, a solid ski. A daily driver at 105 underfoot is pretty badass. My last ski like this was the Volkl Bridge at 92 underfoot. Liberty Helix is a westcoast shredmachine.

The Helix is like an ATV - I can take it backcountry, deep and steep, frontside, groomers, even the halfpipe. They are as fast as my race skis, if you can believe it - ok, my race skis are way to short for me now, but they are fast. If you hang out in Western Canada they are awesome, and I see more and more of them here. I have also seen a ton in the US Rockies as well. I wish I had these new graphics - I have the ones from last year, but what the heck, they're a great ski.

I mounted them at standard, but then I moved them up slightly by adjusting the binding, not by redrilling - I found that to be the best setting for me - maybe like the poster just before me. What he says about the bamboo core is right on. Anyway it's a great ski 5 out of 5.

My all mountain ski, and these things do it all. Real stiff so they blast crud, fat enough to get good float in the pow, they handle the groomers easily. Super fun, fast skis. Take em in the trees all day long, ski the east wall at ABasin, they do it all.

I got this ski last year as a bigger powder ski for the Utah Wasatch fully expecting to use my K2 Recons as a daily driver. I was wrong, this ski is absolutely amazing in every condition from fast huge turns on hardpack, playful in the tight trees, floats great in deep powder, gives incredible control on crust and crud, handles the bumps fine... I loved this ski so much that I bought a 2nd pair at the end of last season and mounted them with telemark bindings with the same amazing result. And they are LIGHT! I would recommend these for anyone as goto boards.

This is my everyday stick...ice, hard pack, bumps, crud, park, and definitely big lines and powder. I ride mostly around summit county and mounted these with a standard alpine set up, although they are light enough that I might get another pair next year for a touring ski.

It's a little bit bigger than I usually ride (5'10, 175, usually ride around 183) so it took a little getting used to, but now I'm totally satisfied. The length and stiffness keep it super stable through crud and manky snow; this is probably the most stable ski I've been on, but I certainly haven't ridden everything out there. Despite being so stable, the bamboo gives it a nice snap that make it a complete riot in trees and tight places. It absolutely kills powder, although you have to get it up to speed before turning too much. I have more fun on hardpack with these than with carving skis; you just have to commit enough to get them up on edge. They require more work in bumps, that's for sure, and if they added just a little more rocker next year it could make the ski that much better

Overall, a great ski that I love to ride every day. Skis fast, Skis hard; just get used to going straight more than you turn.

My 176 Liberty Helix Ski's reply on demand and have greatly helped me improve my game in the powder & crud.

I spend over 120 days a year on the snow and own 12 pairs of skis so I hope it means something when I say that 9 days out of ten I'm on these sticks. I love them and depend on them. I don't always get to choose where and when I ski, so it's a huge deal to find a ski that confident and fun on waist deep steeps, can rip crud and still works great on edge in the corduroy. All mountain doesn't even describe my needs in a ski and I'm hooked.So to sum it up for me, I have 9 pairs of skis for sale and the helix isn't one of them. Anybody want to trade there double helix for 9 pairs of skis?

These stix are my bread and butter! I discovered them early last season and haven't looked back since! From the early season crap, winter deep and spring crud, these our my go to ski! My winters are spent 40% backcountry and 60% in bounds and it is great to be able to rely on one pair. Move over Gotama cause the Helix has now entered the room!

I have now spent two days testing the 187 Liberty Helix here in the early Wasatch season, and could not be more stoked on the performance. After riding a 182 Line Mothership as my everyday ski for nearly seven seasons, I decided it was time to upgrade, and I landed on the Helix. I love the sidewall construction, as well as the response and feel of the Bamboo core. I would not rate myself as an overly powerful skier as I come in at 5'10" and approximately 140 lbs. This is the longest ski I have ridden in some time, and did not have any trouble with the swing weight or stiffer flex of the Helix. It does not feature a true twin tip, like my old Line's (Helix is more of a directional twin), which I like, as the ski runs a bit longer for me. My two day test period featured everything from soft to icy on piste conditions, as well as shallow (2 to 3") powder conditions. Like a previous review says, the Helix truly does it all. A+ on carving ability, and edge hold on firm to icy snow (it never really gets that icy here in Utah), as well as good float in more shallow powder at 105 underfoot. I have the Armada ARG for deeper days, so I was looking at the Helix to be my ski for those other days. Let's be honest, how much fun is reverse camber on groomers? The Helix met all of my expectations for this ski's purpose in my quiver, and I am looking forward to spending a good amount of time skiing them for seasons to come. If you are looking for something new, plus supporting a smaller manufacturer, look no further than what Liberty has to offer.

This is my all time favorite ski. In terms of flex and dimensions it's perfect for an everyday ski. The mini rocker is just enough to get a little extra float in powder while still letting it perform well on groomers. I have mine at 2 centimeters behind center and they shred well anywhere from the trees to the park to pow to booters. After skiing a ski with a bamboo core, I don't think i'll ever go back to traditional wood again. Liberty killed it with this one!

Helix is a great big mountain all around ski! In Utah we have many big pow days as well as the need for a versitale ski to carve nice turns on groomers and bust crud. It is damp, but not lifeless, nor overly snappy. Thus is a good everyday ski and also is nice in the backcountry given it's light weight. I'll buy again.