The Kore 105 is a men's freeride ski from Head. With a 105mm waist, it is very comfortable in powder but is more versatile than its big brothers, the Kore 117 and the Kore 111. The Kore range uses the most advanced technologies and materials on the market. The innovative construction that makes it so special continues to be a big hit: it combines carbon, Graphene and a core of Karuba wood. As a result, these skis are robust, flexible and have plenty of pop! Its construction makes the Kore 105 the lightest freeride ski on the market and it is therefore very easy to handle on any slope.The Kore 105 is certainly light, but also robust, stable and agile; it is an extraordinary ski. The triaxial weave of its carbon fibre layer increases torsion resistance for unrivalled responsiveness and great edge hold.Its double rocker is lightened with Graphene meaning the weight is redistributed across the whole ski, which improves float in powder and handling in changeable snow. Its Tip-Tail rocker with a shorter edge length also contributes to its great handling. Its lightweight Karuba wood core gives this ski all the elasticity and sturdiness it needs. The Kore 105 is perfect for experienced skiers who want to make the mountains their playground and do some heavy freeriding, but also want to spend time with family and friends in the resort.
The Kore 105 is a men's freeride ski from Head. With a 105mm waist, it is very comfortable in powder but is more versatile than its big brothers, the Kore 117 and the Kore 111. The Kore range uses the most advanced technologies and materials on the market. The innovative construction that makes it so special continues to be a big hit: it combines carbon, Graphene and a core of Karuba wood. As a result, these skis are robust, flexible and have plenty of pop! Its construction makes the Kore 105 the lightest freeride ski on the market and it is therefore very easy to handle on any slope.The Kore 105 is certainly light, but also robust, stable and agile; it is an extraordinary ski. The triaxial weave of its carbon fibre layer increases torsion resistance for unrivalled responsiveness and great edge hold.Its double rocker is lightened with Graphene meaning the weight is redistributed across the whole ski, which improves float in powder and handling in changeable snow. Its Tip-Tail rocker with a shorter edge length also contributes to its great handling. Its lightweight Karuba wood core gives this ski all the elasticity and sturdiness it needs. The Kore 105 is perfect for experienced skiers who want to make the mountains their playground and do some heavy freeriding, but also want to spend time with family and friends in the resort.
The Kore 105 is a men's freeride ski from Head. With a 105mm waist, it is very comfortable in powder but is more versatile than its big brothers, the Kore 117 and the Kore 111. The Kore range uses the most advanced technologies and materials on the market. The innovative construction that makes it so special continues to be a big hit: it combines carbon, Graphene and a core of Karuba wood. As a result, these skis are robust, flexible and have plenty of pop! Its construction makes the Kore 105 the lightest freeride ski on the market and it is therefore very easy to handle on any slope.The Kore 105 is certainly light, but also robust, stable and agile; it is an extraordinary ski. The triaxial weave of its carbon fibre layer increases torsion resistance for unrivalled responsiveness and great edge hold.Its double rocker is lightened with Graphene meaning the weight is redistributed across the whole ski, which improves float in powder and handling in changeable snow. Its Tip-Tail rocker with a shorter edge length also contributes to its great handling. Its lightweight Karuba wood core gives this ski all the elasticity and sturdiness it needs. The Kore 105 is perfect for experienced skiers who want to make the mountains their playground and do some heavy freeriding, but also want to spend time with family and friends in the resort.
The Kore 105 is a men's freeride ski from Head. With a 105mm waist, it is very comfortable in powder but is more versatile than its big brothers, the Kore 117 and the Kore 111. The Kore range uses the most advanced technologies and materials on the market. The innovative construction that makes it so special continues to be a big hit: it combines carbon, Graphene and a core of Karuba wood. As a result, these skis are robust, flexible and have plenty of pop! Its construction makes the Kore 105 the lightest freeride ski on the market and it is therefore very easy to handle on any slope.The Kore 105 is certainly light, but also robust, stable and agile; it is an extraordinary ski. The triaxial weave of its carbon fibre layer increases torsion resistance for unrivalled responsiveness and great edge hold.Its double rocker is lightened with Graphene meaning the weight is redistributed across the whole ski, which improves float in powder and handling in changeable snow. Its Tip-Tail rocker with a shorter edge length also contributes to its great handling. Its lightweight Karuba wood core gives this ski all the elasticity and sturdiness it needs. The Kore 105 is perfect for experienced skiers who want to make the mountains their playground and do some heavy freeriding, but also want to spend time with family and friends in the resort.
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Head Kore 105 23/24 Green-Anthracite 170 | Charger freeride lightweight skis men buy
Delivery between 10–16 Apr $144.98
originally posted on REI
I have the 189's mounted with Salomon STH13 bindings at factory recommended. I have skied them about 4 days so far and absolutely love them. I was close to buying some Volkl Mantras but after taking them out on a powder day as was very disappointed. The mantras were submarines. I took out a pair of Head Kore 105 demo's the same day and was very very impressed. Besides being very good in soft snow conditions (8" of fresh) they are easy to turn, easy to carve, and crazy light weight. A ski this light shouldn't ski this well, but they do.I bought these for off piste skiing, and the few groomed runs I hit on my way back to the lift. On dedicated groomer days I will take my skinny skis to the resort. Most of my off piste skiing is trees and ungroomed slopes in medium ... MoreI have the 189's mounted with Salomon STH13 bindings at factory recommended. I have skied them about 4 days so far and absolutely love them. I was close to buying some Volkl Mantras but after taking them out on a powder day as was very disappointed. The mantras were submarines. I took out a pair of Head Kore 105 demo's the same day and was very very impressed. Besides being very good in soft snow conditions (8" of fresh) they are easy to turn, easy to carve, and crazy light weight. A ski this light shouldn't ski this well, but they do.I bought these for off piste skiing, and the few groomed runs I hit on my way back to the lift. On dedicated groomer days I will take my skinny skis to the resort. Most of my off piste skiing is trees and ungroomed slopes in medium to steep terrain.I spent yesterday driving them hard down some steep groomers and came away totally stoked. The harder you drive the ski the better they perform. This SKI HAS NO METAL. How do they do this, I don't know but I would highly recommend to any one looking for a lively mid width ski with a backbone.
originally posted on REI
These are great skis and excel in soft snow conditions. I have been skiing the 189's since January 2018. What really sold me was how precise they ski and yet are still playful and relatively easy to turn on and off pist. I was about to buy some Volkl Mantra's then I skied the Kore's and there was absolutely no question in my mind which ski I preferred.This is not and will never be a double rockered jib ski, I would describe the Kore 105 as a lightened up version of a GS charger. I like traditional cambered skis with a stout flex pattern and these certainly fit that description. Due to the lightness and lack of metal you are not going to be busting ice balls or slashing warm mash potato snow very easily with the Kore's. I find any kind of conditions you can get an ... MoreThese are great skis and excel in soft snow conditions. I have been skiing the 189's since January 2018. What really sold me was how precise they ski and yet are still playful and relatively easy to turn on and off pist. I was about to buy some Volkl Mantra's then I skied the Kore's and there was absolutely no question in my mind which ski I preferred.This is not and will never be a double rockered jib ski, I would describe the Kore 105 as a lightened up version of a GS charger. I like traditional cambered skis with a stout flex pattern and these certainly fit that description. Due to the lightness and lack of metal you are not going to be busting ice balls or slashing warm mash potato snow very easily with the Kore's. I find any kind of conditions you can get an edge in they rail. These skis really shine in fresh snow and soft snow, where they feel intuitive and are very easy to snake though trees or bash the back sides of soft moguls. I highly recommend giving them a try. While not a powder ski width they are better than the mantra's and at least as good as my old Line Influence 105's.
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I'm 6'0" (182cm) 150lbs (68kg) on the 180 length, love to ski aggressively - and these skis were made for the job. I ski Crested Butte mainly, and these skis perform flawlessly just about anywhere on the mountain. I can take them down steep chutes, off some decent drops, through mogul fields all with supreme confidence that the sticks under feet won't let me down.The Kore 105s have a nice amount of flex, so they remain responsive even when carving at slow/moderate speed. The flex also lends them to having nice pop, which makes for a fun, playful ski over rollers on groomed runs. The high flex and light weight of the skis don't compromise on damping however, and I can charge through crud fields with strong confidence. I would consider these skis fairly forgiving, I ... MoreI'm 6'0" (182cm) 150lbs (68kg) on the 180 length, love to ski aggressively - and these skis were made for the job. I ski Crested Butte mainly, and these skis perform flawlessly just about anywhere on the mountain. I can take them down steep chutes, off some decent drops, through mogul fields all with supreme confidence that the sticks under feet won't let me down.The Kore 105s have a nice amount of flex, so they remain responsive even when carving at slow/moderate speed. The flex also lends them to having nice pop, which makes for a fun, playful ski over rollers on groomed runs. The high flex and light weight of the skis don't compromise on damping however, and I can charge through crud fields with strong confidence. I would consider these skis fairly forgiving, I can stay in control without driving into the front of my boots, and even when I end up a bit backseat I can usually pull myself out of harms way. Float is pretty decent, but if you're used to having a dedicated pair of powder sticks you'll know that these are not those by the end of you're first run.Though these certainly aren't dedicated carving skis, I still feel confident ripping big, fast GS turns down groomers. Even on icier surfaces, the factory edge holds well and I don't feel the need to adjust my line much.For anyone looking for a single big mountain ski they can use from November to April, I would give the Kore's serious consideration. Even if you're looking for a 50/50 Backcountry/resort ski, this ski makes a solid argument especially if you're more interested in downhill performance over uphill convenience.The one major complaint I have with the Kore's is the material used for the top sheet. Although it looks super slick hanging up in the showroom, and apparently has some unique properties that lend it more function than form, it scratches super easily, and scratches are very visible, so if you plan on showing off pristine skis on top of your mantle come spring time, I'd look elsewhere
Head Kore 105 23/24 Green-Anthracite 170 | Charger freeride lightweight skis men buy
Delivery between 10–16 Apr $144.98
I have the 189's mounted with Salomon STH13 bindings at factory recommended. I have skied them about 4 days so far and absolutely love them. I was close to buying some Volkl Mantras but after taking them out on a powder day as was very disappointed. The mantras were submarines. I took out a pair of Head Kore 105 demo's the same day and was very very impressed. Besides being very good in soft snow conditions (8" of fresh) they are easy to turn, easy to carve, and crazy light weight. A ski this light shouldn't ski this well, but they do.I bought these for off piste skiing, and the few groomed runs I hit on my way back to the lift. On dedicated groomer days I will take my skinny skis to the resort. Most of my off piste skiing is trees and ungroomed slopes in medium ... MoreI have the 189's mounted with Salomon STH13 bindings at factory recommended. I have skied them about 4 days so far and absolutely love them. I was close to buying some Volkl Mantras but after taking them out on a powder day as was very disappointed. The mantras were submarines. I took out a pair of Head Kore 105 demo's the same day and was very very impressed. Besides being very good in soft snow conditions (8" of fresh) they are easy to turn, easy to carve, and crazy light weight. A ski this light shouldn't ski this well, but they do.I bought these for off piste skiing, and the few groomed runs I hit on my way back to the lift. On dedicated groomer days I will take my skinny skis to the resort. Most of my off piste skiing is trees and ungroomed slopes in medium to steep terrain.I spent yesterday driving them hard down some steep groomers and came away totally stoked. The harder you drive the ski the better they perform. This SKI HAS NO METAL. How do they do this, I don't know but I would highly recommend to any one looking for a lively mid width ski with a backbone.
These are great skis and excel in soft snow conditions. I have been skiing the 189's since January 2018. What really sold me was how precise they ski and yet are still playful and relatively easy to turn on and off pist. I was about to buy some Volkl Mantra's then I skied the Kore's and there was absolutely no question in my mind which ski I preferred.This is not and will never be a double rockered jib ski, I would describe the Kore 105 as a lightened up version of a GS charger. I like traditional cambered skis with a stout flex pattern and these certainly fit that description. Due to the lightness and lack of metal you are not going to be busting ice balls or slashing warm mash potato snow very easily with the Kore's. I find any kind of conditions you can get an ... MoreThese are great skis and excel in soft snow conditions. I have been skiing the 189's since January 2018. What really sold me was how precise they ski and yet are still playful and relatively easy to turn on and off pist. I was about to buy some Volkl Mantra's then I skied the Kore's and there was absolutely no question in my mind which ski I preferred.This is not and will never be a double rockered jib ski, I would describe the Kore 105 as a lightened up version of a GS charger. I like traditional cambered skis with a stout flex pattern and these certainly fit that description. Due to the lightness and lack of metal you are not going to be busting ice balls or slashing warm mash potato snow very easily with the Kore's. I find any kind of conditions you can get an edge in they rail. These skis really shine in fresh snow and soft snow, where they feel intuitive and are very easy to snake though trees or bash the back sides of soft moguls. I highly recommend giving them a try. While not a powder ski width they are better than the mantra's and at least as good as my old Line Influence 105's.
I'm 6'0" (182cm) 150lbs (68kg) on the 180 length, love to ski aggressively - and these skis were made for the job. I ski Crested Butte mainly, and these skis perform flawlessly just about anywhere on the mountain. I can take them down steep chutes, off some decent drops, through mogul fields all with supreme confidence that the sticks under feet won't let me down.The Kore 105s have a nice amount of flex, so they remain responsive even when carving at slow/moderate speed. The flex also lends them to having nice pop, which makes for a fun, playful ski over rollers on groomed runs. The high flex and light weight of the skis don't compromise on damping however, and I can charge through crud fields with strong confidence. I would consider these skis fairly forgiving, I ... MoreI'm 6'0" (182cm) 150lbs (68kg) on the 180 length, love to ski aggressively - and these skis were made for the job. I ski Crested Butte mainly, and these skis perform flawlessly just about anywhere on the mountain. I can take them down steep chutes, off some decent drops, through mogul fields all with supreme confidence that the sticks under feet won't let me down.The Kore 105s have a nice amount of flex, so they remain responsive even when carving at slow/moderate speed. The flex also lends them to having nice pop, which makes for a fun, playful ski over rollers on groomed runs. The high flex and light weight of the skis don't compromise on damping however, and I can charge through crud fields with strong confidence. I would consider these skis fairly forgiving, I can stay in control without driving into the front of my boots, and even when I end up a bit backseat I can usually pull myself out of harms way. Float is pretty decent, but if you're used to having a dedicated pair of powder sticks you'll know that these are not those by the end of you're first run.Though these certainly aren't dedicated carving skis, I still feel confident ripping big, fast GS turns down groomers. Even on icier surfaces, the factory edge holds well and I don't feel the need to adjust my line much.For anyone looking for a single big mountain ski they can use from November to April, I would give the Kore's serious consideration. Even if you're looking for a 50/50 Backcountry/resort ski, this ski makes a solid argument especially if you're more interested in downhill performance over uphill convenience.The one major complaint I have with the Kore's is the material used for the top sheet. Although it looks super slick hanging up in the showroom, and apparently has some unique properties that lend it more function than form, it scratches super easily, and scratches are very visible, so if you plan on showing off pristine skis on top of your mantle come spring time, I'd look elsewhere
"Stiff and stable yet also somehow lightweight and playful… The Head KORE 105 is a paradox with characteristics that many Boomers (like my father) will tell you just can't simultaneously exist. At 105mm underfoot, these skis are an incredible choice for someone looking for a single ski to see them through the gamut of snow conditions. Ripping groomers with your old racer buddies? Grab the KORE 105. Harvesting the latest reset with 6-8” of fresh? Grab the KORE 105. These skis offer nearly all the benefits of a burly, hard charging Ti ski but without any of the exhausting weight! If you're an aggressive freeskier looking for your new daily driver, you really can't go wrong with the 2023 Head KORE 105 Skis."
I specifically sought out this model year because of the construction under foot, I received a 2020 head kore 117 which is a different construction and not the same. The 2022 is better. I paid $50 more for a 2022. Very disappointing. Won’t be back
I've been skiing 35yrs (I'm only 41) and these were my first NEW pair of skis. I always rented. This was like being born again. I got these in 177 (I'm 5'10 190lbs) and these bad boys want to go fast and turn hard. Highly recommend as your one ski quiver.
Friend "made" me try his. 177 length. Skied half day and decided I needed it. Great one ski quiver. Does not ski like it's 105 underfoot as it really grabs the firm stuff like an old pair of ice skis. Incredibly light for how hard it charges. You do need to pay attention and stay ontop (in the front) of this ski. It will bite back if you don't ski it. That said, it will forgive your minor mistakes by reminding you you're in the backseat. Very happy with this. Upgrade from my Blizzard Bonafides as a do everything ski.
These Fatties are MEAN! I just busted-'em out, after riding my old HEAD Monster '88's, (which, I've LOVED, for the past few seasons.) the first couple weeks; and, I couldn't believe the difference! I'm floating when I'd normally be ploughing up to my knees. I'm always afraid of catching my ski on something I can't see, under the snow; so these made me feel so much more confident ripping through untracked powder. I thought increasing the width of my ski by 3cm would make the handling more difficult. But, they don't feel that much heavier than my old pair, not noticeable when I'm on them. And, I'm still able to easily get on the edges, to carve groomed snow, (although, I did feel the extra strain on my ankles). I lack the experience riding other powder skis, to make ... MoreThese Fatties are MEAN! I just busted-'em out, after riding my old HEAD Monster '88's, (which, I've LOVED, for the past few seasons.) the first couple weeks; and, I couldn't believe the difference! I'm floating when I'd normally be ploughing up to my knees. I'm always afraid of catching my ski on something I can't see, under the snow; so these made me feel so much more confident ripping through untracked powder. I thought increasing the width of my ski by 3cm would make the handling more difficult. But, they don't feel that much heavier than my old pair, not noticeable when I'm on them. And, I'm still able to easily get on the edges, to carve groomed snow, (although, I did feel the extra strain on my ankles). I lack the experience riding other powder skis, to make any comparisons; but, these are the best overall skis I've ever used. I'll keep my Monsters for Early/Late Season, and Groomer Days; but, these Kores are for more than just Powder Days. I'm very happy with my purchase.
These skis need to go fast. If you're just puttering along, prepare to fight for turns. If ripping through bumps is your thing, but you want stability at speed on groomers, I would suggest downsizing from what you might normally ski. My 189s are not friendly and forgiving in the bumps, and require deliberate turns and a lot of energy to get them powered up. They don't want to supply the rebound you expect from a snappier ski. That said, get them into bottomless pow, crud or slide chunder and you'll discover their purpose. I arrived at the rope-drop for opening day at Mary Jane (Winter Park's bumpier sister) and dove into untracked thigh-deep snow littered with crashed skiers unprepared for the requirements of bottomless conditions. The KOREs blasted through without ... MoreThese skis need to go fast. If you're just puttering along, prepare to fight for turns. If ripping through bumps is your thing, but you want stability at speed on groomers, I would suggest downsizing from what you might normally ski. My 189s are not friendly and forgiving in the bumps, and require deliberate turns and a lot of energy to get them powered up. They don't want to supply the rebound you expect from a snappier ski. That said, get them into bottomless pow, crud or slide chunder and you'll discover their purpose. I arrived at the rope-drop for opening day at Mary Jane (Winter Park's bumpier sister) and dove into untracked thigh-deep snow littered with crashed skiers unprepared for the requirements of bottomless conditions. The KOREs blasted through without diving and let me ski reasonably centered.These aren't for intermediate skiers, but aggressive experts wanting a ski that will handle anything big mountains and the back country can dish out will love them.
The Head Kore 105 Skis have almost paradoxical characteristics; stiff and stable yet lightweight and easy to turn on a dime. At 105mm underfoot, these skis have enough width to hang on a pow day, but still maneuverable and fast enough edge to edge to be a blast on groomers. If you've skied (or read about) previous iterations of the Kore Series, rest assured that the 2023 version is virtually unchanged, with the exception of new and improved topsheet materials that are simply more durable and noticeably less chip/scratch prone.
