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Head Kore 93 review 2019

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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?

Intermediate → Expert

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
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Your review

Head core 93

I bought this ski in 2018 and used it for a week (Zinal, Switzerland) on fresh and icy snow conditions both on and off piste. My previous ski was a k2 cross fire apache (2010). The core 93 is an excellent ski but all things considered I prefer the k2s. The core 93 is a bit less versatile and in particular, not as responsive on shorter turns (probably because it is wider than the k2). On piste on hard snow making turns with high speed or equally when braking hard, the core 93 is prone to unpleasant vibrations, probably caused by the extremities of the sides gripping the snow and slipping away. That said, the core 93 is great in powder and also much faster and more stable at high speeds than the k2s. Possibly, wider skis like the core 93 also create some disadvantages, which are seldom pointed out.

Herbert
le 19/02/2019 à 21:59:49

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2018