Head Kore 85 W Women’s Skis

About the Head Kore 85 W

Head has produced a ski that consists of only what is necessary, resulting in the lightest ski in its category. It is in line with a lot of high-performance touring skis, yet the Kore is actually a freeride ski that is as capable of GS-style turns on the piste as it is dropping cliffs in fresh powder.

The innovative construction is what leads to Kore’s phenomenal lightness. Head has made the Kore from a combination of Graphene, and Karuba wood resulting in a ski that is unbelievably versatile. Graphene is currently the strongest and lightest material known to man, making this ski extremely stable and powerful at high speeds but also extremely easy to use at slower speeds, since it is so lightweight. Finally, the Karuba wood core gives the ski great amounts of pop and liveliness as well as being at the heart of what gives this ski its distinctive personality.

As well as these core materials the Kore 85 W also features Graphene fused into the tip and tail to reduce the swing weight of the ski and increase the amount of flotation, improving the float in soft snow as well as increasing the maneuverability all over the mountain.

The combination of multiple new materials in the Kore series can be extremely mind-boggling. Put simply the end result is a ski that blurs the boundaries of powerful yet playful all mountain/freeride skis and touring skis. It is a dependable ski that is truly a one-quiver ski, from charging on the piste to touring deep into the backcountry you will feel comfortable everywhere. Its lively and solid personality will have you pushing your limits all over the mountain to previously unattainable levels.

We would recommend the Head Kore 85 W for advanced to expert skiers looking for something to use every day; on piste, through bumps, tracked day-old powder, and every aspect of the backcountry. Its distinct lack of weight lends itself to being a touring ski that you can truly put your faith in.