By Andrew Ingold
Head Kore 106 Ti review
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Who the Kore 106 Ti is for
The Kore 106 Ti targets advanced to expert skiers wanting one ski for big-mountain lines, storm days, and confident groomer laps. It blends calm stability with enough agility for tight trees and steep chutes. Skiers who prefer a composed, predictable ride will love it; lighter or less aggressive riders benefit from the damping, while heavier chargers appreciate its poise at speed. True beginners or jib-focused park riders may prefer something softer and looser; this ski rewards good stance and deliberate input.
What’s new for 2025/26
For 2025/26, the Kore 106 Ti adds two layers of Titanal and a reworked tip/tail rocker profile. The extra metal boosts torsional stiffness and damping, delivering stronger edge hold and notably more stability in chopped-up snow. Rocker has been refined to stay surfy enough for float while increasing effective edge on groomers. The net effect is more control on firm snow, more confidence in tracked powder, and the same quick, all-mountain versatility that made this model a favorite for mixed conditions.
Construction and design explained
A Freeride Sandwich Cap marries a lightweight karuba/beech core with Graphene reinforcement and a hybrid top surface with coated flax along the edge. This keeps weight in check, adds torsional support, and improves durability. Dual Titanal layers act like shock absorbers, quieting vibration and sharpening response at speed. The structured UHM C base is a fast, durable sintered base that holds wax well. A partial twin tail supports landings and quick releases in tight spots without compromising directional power on firm snow.
Groomers, crud, and edge hold
On groomers, the Kore 106 Ti is impressively precise for its width. The longer effective edge and Titanal damping deliver secure bite and confidence in medium to long arcs. It likes to carve and stays composed as speeds rise. In crud, it cuts through rather than deflecting, and the tip remains predictable. Compared with a Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, it feels lighter and a bit livelier; versus a Völkl Mantra 102, it gives up some ice hold but is more rewarding once the snow softens or gets deeper.
Powder, trees, and mixed terrain
In powder, 106 mm underfoot and a 30/45/25 rocker profile make for easy planing and intuitive turn initiation. The tip rises quickly, while the supportive tail inspires confidence on drops and steeps. In trees, it feels nimble; swing weight stays modest and the ski pivots without getting twitchy. A Salomon QST 106 is looser and surfier, and a Fischer Ranger 108 is even more playful. The Kore 106 Ti counters with more damping and stability, making long top-to-bottom laps less fatiguing.
Lengths, mounting, and quiver fit
Choose a length near your height for all-round use; size up for maximum stability and float, or down for tighter trees and moguls. Mount on the recommended line for balance; -1 cm adds a touch more high-speed composure and landing support. Pair with a stout all-mountain binding (e.g., Attack, Griffon, STH2). Occasional tourers can go hybrid, but the extra metal keeps this from being a dedicated uphill tool. In a quiver, it’s a daily freeride driver that complements a narrower frontside carver.
Specs and what they mean
Rocker 30/45/25 means 30% tip rocker, 45% camber for grip/energy, and 25% tail rocker for release and float. The 184 cm is about 135-106-127 mm with an 18.5 m radius—enough sidecut to carve confidently without feeling hooky in chop. Weight around 2215 g per ski (184) brings damping without feeling heavy. The karuba/beech core adds life; dual Titanal layers add bite and calm. The structured UHM C base is fast and durable. Sizes 163–191 cm cover a broad range of skiers and intents.