THE PEOPLE'S SKI TEST - HEAD KORE 105

HEAD KORE 105
Category: Freeride
Length Tested: 184
Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184, 191
Dimensions: 135/105/125
Radius: 17.8m @ 184
MSRP: $849
More Info: head.com

As the lightest and stiffest-feeling ski I tried, the Head Kore 105 was like the Toyota 4Runner of the test for me. I enjoyed it best beyond the ropes in powder, trees and steeps, to the point that I would eagerly mount a hybrid binding on it for all sorts of all-mountain adventuring. But as a result of its damp feel and the quickness of this ski’s edge-to-edge transitioning ability, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it performed on the groomers back to the chair and hard-pack snow in general. The Kore 105 is impressively constructed, and would require a confident and athletic pilot to make the most out of all the technology and materials that this ski delivers, because I found that the harder I pushed it, the better the experience. —PATRICK KINGHORN

About This Reviewer:

Patrick Kinghorn
Age: 54
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 160 lbs
Occupation: School Principal
Preferred Ski: 90-102mm Underfoot / 170-175cm Length