Review: Head Kore 93 Skis · 2024
By Ski Expert
Henry Kvietok
Head Kore 93 Skis · 2024
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The Curated Take
4.7/5
The Head Kore 93 skis (2024 model) are an excellent choice for all-mountain skiers who appreciate a lightweight ski for carving hard. They offer an impressive strength-to-weight ratio because of their carbon and graphene construction. While these skis carve well and feel stable even at higher speeds, they might not be ideal for aggressively charging through crud and choppy conditions. Their lightweight nature makes them less suitable for aggressive skiers who might prefer a ski with a higher DIN setting. These skis are ideal for those who value a light, agile, and versatile ski for a variety of mountain conditions.
Ideal for
- Extremely lightweight for how stiff and stable it is
- All-mountain skiers in areas with less fresh snow
- Skiers that like to carve hard but want a featherweight ski
Not ideal for
- Not the most ideal ski for charging through crud and chop
Turn Ease
The Kore 93 has a decent amount of sidecut where I felt like I didn't have to be going super fast to engage them in a turn. I could immediately...Read more
Playfulness
This ski is middle of the road for playfulness. It has a rather stiff flex, so it prefers to be skied in good form, but it doesn't punish me if...Read more
Durability
I've only skied one day on these so I can't fully comment on long-term durability. I will say that the 2023-and-older Head Kores had some complaints from folks for being...Read more
Carving
Given that these are so lightweight, they feel lightning quick underfoot when going from turn to turn. When in a carve, they can hold an edge quite well and have...Read more
Versatility
This particular ski sits comfortably in the all-mountain category at around low 90s underfoot (depending on the length). This strikes a nice balance between being quick edge to edge while...Read more
Flotation
Don't get me wrong — there are better skis out there if one is skiing a lot of powder. Look to the Kore 99, 105, 111, or 117 for the wider...Read more
High Speed Stability
Given that this ski is on the lighter side, it can get deflected easily in chop; however, it has plenty of stiffness for going fast. It is not as quick...Read more
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Henry Kvietok
About the ski gear
- Model: Head Kore 93 Skis · 2024
Test conditions
- When I bought these: November 2023
- Where I’ve used it: Eldora Ski Resort in early season conditions — groomers, fresh corduroy, packed powder, slush, ice, chop
- How many times I've used it: -1
Expert Reviews of the Head Kore 93 Skis
Henry Kvietok The Head Kore 93 - this is one very talked about ski so I was very excited to hop on it for a full day at Eldora during the early season here in Colorado. The conditions during the day were mixed - we had fresh corduroy groomers, a bit of ice, some slush late in the day, bumps, jumps, and even a brief snow storm that deposited some fresh stuff on the slopes. So, I was able to test them in a wide variety of conditions.
Overall, I was very impressed with the strength to weight ratio of these. Head uses carbon and graphene in the build of these skis. These are lightweight, yet strong materials. I really appreciated the lighter weight because it made them such a breeze to flick around in tight terrain but I also felt them flying underfoot from carve to carve.
They carved surprisingly well for a ski at this width. I like the sidecut that they have, and I didn't feel like I needed to be going that fast to have them engage. I also felt very comfortable at higher speeds even in variable conditions because the skis are not soft noodles - they have a true backbone.
The only downside is that it does tend to get deflected a bit in chop - a heavier ski will blast through stuff a bit better. But, for most folks, this ski is plenty ready to charge!
Product Specs
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Ski type | Freeride, All Mountain |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
Review Ratings
Turn Ease
5/5
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. The Kore 93 has a decent amount of sidecut where I felt like I didn't have to be going super fast to engage them in a turn. I could immediately fall into short slalom turns without a ton of speed. This is great for folks on more crowded and tight runs.
Playfulness
4/5
Henry Kvietok gave 4 of 5 stars. This ski is middle of the road for playfulness. It has a rather stiff flex, so it prefers to be skied in good form, but it doesn't punish me if I want to relax a bit. However, I found it totally capable on side hits and small jumps. Is it a buttery park ski? No, but that's not what it's made for.
Durability
5/5
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. I've only skied one day on these so I can't fully comment on long-term durability. I will say that the 2023-and-older Head Kores had some complaints from folks for being too prone to topsheet chipping. This doesn't affect the ski's performance, but Head did redesign the topsheet to make it more durable and less prone to chipping for 2024.
Carving
5/5
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. Given that these are so lightweight, they feel lightning quick underfoot when going from turn to turn. When in a carve, they can hold an edge quite well and have the backbone to hold a solid edge. As with any ski, keep the edges tuned and leave railroad tracks behind.
Versatility
5/5
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. This particular ski sits comfortably in the all-mountain category at around low 90s underfoot (depending on the length). This strikes a nice balance between being quick edge to edge while still maintaining enough width to handle variable conditions. To add on, this ski is versatile enough to use for touring, too!
Flotation
5/5
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. Don't get me wrong — there are better skis out there if one is skiing a lot of powder. Look to the Kore 99, 105, 111, or 117 for the wider versions of this ski. However, for a surprise powder day or a nice powder stash off-piste, these have the shovel width to handle just fine. Plus, with how light they are, they are floatier than heavier skis.
High Speed Stability
4/5
Henry Kvietok gave 4 of 5 stars. Given that this ski is on the lighter side, it can get deflected easily in chop; however, it has plenty of stiffness for going fast. It is not as quick to accelerate as heavier, metal based skis, but it loves to make some high speed arcs. I felt 100% confident going at high speeds on this ski.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Henry Kvietok How light it is. The 177 length of this ski is only 1700g. I tested the 184 length of the Head Kore 93 (technically 95mm underfoot). The light weight makes it a breeze to transition between turns and flick around in tight terrain.
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Henry Kvietok Getting super low and carving down a wide-open run that had some soft snow, some chop, and some hardpack. These skis surprised me with how stable they were even though they're rather light. I felt confident to increase my edge angles and know that they would hold up through the turn.
Why did you choose this product?
Henry Kvietok It is so different from other skis out there. The strength to weight ratio is incredible. The 95 underfoot width in my 184 ski was perfect for the conditions of the day (mixed snow, slush, groomers, ice).
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Henry Kvietok The Head Kore 93 is a higher-end ski — there is no doubt about that. Where I see it as a value proposition is that it is light enough to be a practical touring ski, but it can also work well as a resort ski. Put some 50-50 bindings on these and get set up with a one-ski quiver.
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