KORE 105 SKIS - 2023
With a quick refresh for 2023, the Head Kore 105 gets a graphics update and a different topsheet material. While the graphics are cool, we’re more excited about the implementation of a real topsheet versus the polyester layer that graced the previous year’s Kore 105. This makes it a bit damper and more resistant to chipping and peeling. Those things still happen, of course, as it happens to all skis, but the 2023 certainly seems a bit tougher. Built with a blend of poplar and karuba in the wood core, the 105 gets two layers of carbon, with the top laminate matching the curved and chamfered edge of the ski. By placing the upper layer of carbon in a 3-dimensional manner, the stiffness and responsiveness are boosted, giving the Kore 105 a tremendous amount of strength and power while keeping the weight to a minimum. In the 184, we see a turn radius of 17.8-meters, which is right about average for this width and shape. Additionally, rocker profile and taper shape are well-rounded, offering the right amount of float and effective edge for a blend of all-mountain and freeride disciplines.