Head Kore 117 (2021)
2021 Men's Deep Snow Ski Review
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Brand: Head
Model: Kore 117
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
145-117-129
Lengths (cm)
171, 180, 189
Radius (m)
24.6
Gender
Male
Quickness / Maneuverability
3.59 / 5
Playfulness
3.68 / 5
Forgiveness
3.54 / 5
Crud Performance
3.82 / 5
Balance of Skills
3.77 / 5
Flotation
4.09 / 5
The widest Kore ski proved to be best suited to aggressive skiing at Taos. The generous rocker in the tip and tail, combined with the strong-but-lightweight construction of caruba, KOROYD, carbon, and graphene gave testers the ability to ski hard on soft snow and still stay agile in bumpy terrain and tight spaces. Don’t let the feathery weight fool you, the Kore 117 can handle the gnarliest skiers in the world, and loves long hikes to faraway powder stashes.
STRENGTHS: Stability at Speed, Crud Performance
WEAKNESSES: Quickness, Forgiveness
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