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Liberty Lte

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GBS
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I'm getting the probably getting the Lte this season. So I'd just like some opinions on them, cons/pros? And a question about mounting: I ski park 80% of the time and a lot of rails. Since they are not symmetrical, would it be okay to centermount them? Thanks and +K
Oct 5 2011 6:37PM
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C_Thomps-12
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i want to know what their flex is?
Oct 5 2011 7:21PM
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GBS
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They are pretty soft right?... Like the T-hall or Atomic Punx, or softer?
Oct 6 2011 12:14PM
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bobs
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They are decently stiff underfoot and a little softer in the tips and tails. I would classify them as a mid stiff.

Pros
They are ABSURDLY light and full of pop and energy. Owned 3 pairs, ski 99% park and have never blown an edge compared to my old rossis which are missing a foot and a half. Real durable

Cons
At 178 they are a little long on turn radius so they'll be a little slow at center mount. That's where I mounted mine and they still slay, just don't expect to be whipping tight carving turns. Bamboo is what makes the ski unbelievably light, but it does lose some energy and rebound over the course of the year. Overall though the benefits of bamboo undoubtedly outweigh the life span...

Good luck wit yo descision
Oct 6 2011 12:57PM
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Legoman
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I have the larose pros (predecessor to the LTE) and they are very soft, I find them softer than the anthems I had. The LTE is stiffer underfoot though which is needed as I found them too soft on 30ft+ but then im 6'2.

If 5'10 or smaller i would say go for it they are a great ski for having fun on and they ski great even mounted at centre just dont expect them to be mega stable on larger features.
Oct 6 2011 1:00PM
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GBS
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Yeah thanks and +K to you both! I'm barely 5'9.... I think I'll get the Lte. Two of my friends are getting the T-hall, so how are the Lte's compared to the T-halls? And another question, they will get softer when I butter and tail/nose press on them right? If so thats good because then I can have a midstiff in then later get a soft one!
Oct 6 2011 2:54PM
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GBS
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BUMP
Oct 6 2011 3:29PM
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bobs
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The t-halls are a similar shape/ dimensions. The LTE's will be lighter, a little stiffer and in my opinion have more pop.

Like any ski it will get a little softer with time. It will more noticeably lose its energy and rebound more so than the flex.

I don't think you need to be worried about hem being too stiff. With the progressive flex pattern they are still easy to butter.
Oct 6 2011 3:32PM
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GBS
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Yaok! Thanks... How will they handle all mountain? Some groomers and a bit of pow?
Oct 6 2011 3:53PM
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GBS
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BUMP
Oct 6 2011 5:39PM
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TheClap.
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pm SLAMPIG

he will tell you whats up
Oct 6 2011 5:49PM
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bobs
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They are a versatile ski, they will handle the mt well
Oct 6 2011 5:51PM
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GBS
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Thanks. But if they are so versitaile, will that make them perform worse in the park?
Oct 7 2011 12:20PM
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freeballer
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Dude, just buy them already.  What else do you need to know?
Oct 7 2011 12:46PM
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GBS
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I wan't to know everything I can about them, because I can't decide between the Lte or the T-hall...
Oct 7 2011 1:07PM
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freeballer
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I don't understand your question about what "will make them worse in the park".  They are awesome in the park.  They are awesome on groomers, and can handle a little pow as well.  I've owned two pairs, so if you have other question, I will be happy to help. You can't go wrong with the LTE.  It's a great ski for what you are describing.
Oct 7 2011 2:34PM
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GBS
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Haha thanks! But I got myself a supergood deal, only 370 dollars ;D getting them in 5 days!!!!!
Haven't been more stoked on winted before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 7 2011 5:09PM
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gups53
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really fun poppy skis get them dead center
Oct 9 2011 9:44PM
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