Head Kore 93 review 2019
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Already scoring well last year, the Kore 93 came first this year in softer spring snow conditions, which means it's made a well-deserved entry among the top-performing benchmarks in this All Mountain freeride segment like the Stormrider 95, the Mantra or the Enforcer 100.
The ski is extremely versatile. It’s a true all-mountain ski that's as happy on freshly groomed runs as on deep or crusty snow.
It's remarkably accessible, including on tricky terrain and is particularly docile. You'll get to grips with it immediately. Forgiving and intuitive, it asks for very little from the rider.
It's extremely enjoyable and a lot of fun, especially on soft snow where snow/ski contact is remarkable.
However, it remains solid when you put on the pressure and up the pace. The ski is responsive and grippy and is "very consistent in turns" according to the reviewers.
The Kore 93 is a very successful ski, displaying a combination of user-friendliness, really easy handling and a playful character.
We recommend it for a wide range of riders, from intermediate looking to take their first steps off piste to experts who want a good combination of comfort and performance.
Review: Pros
- Excellent off-piste behaviour
- Versatile
- Handles well
- Good grip
- Light
- Accessible and intuitive
- Good fun
Review: Cons
- Needs some speed for best results
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.4 |
Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.4 |
Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
All-terrain comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
Sometimes the snow is deep. Sometimes there are rails. Sometimes moguls. Very often, it's perfectly smooth. If it's like that when and where you ski, then the 93 is for you. In every situation, whenever you want. There's also an ATTACK 14 AT version (bindings compatible with Alpine and Touring) #TOTHEKORE
Features of the Kore 93
Brand : | Head |
Model : | Kore 93 |
Year : | 2019 |
Family : | All-mountain/Freeride |
Size tested : | 180 cm |
Tip size : | 133 mm |
Waist size : | 93 mm |
Tail size : | 115 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | 16 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018