By Andrew Ingold
Head Kore 93 Ti W review
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Who it’s for and overall impression
Kore 93 Ti W is a confidence‑building all‑mountain ski for intermediate to advanced women who split time between groomers, bumps, trees, and soft snow. With a 93 mm waist and balanced tip/tail rocker, it feels quick edge‑to‑edge yet stable enough to open the throttle. The partial twin tail encourages slashes and pivots without feeling loose on hardpack. It delivers a modern blend of precision and forgiveness: lively when driven, composed when cruising, and light enough for long days without fatigue.
Construction and ride feel
The build is thoughtful: a PET/poplar core with a women‑specific flex, two layers of Titanal for damping and power, plus Graphene and a flax/fiberglass laminate that saps chatter without killing feedback. Beveled sidewalls promote smooth turn entry and reduce hookiness in variable snow. The Hybrid Top Surface proves durable against chips and scratches. At roughly 1705 g per ski (170 cm), it feels featherlight on foot, yet retains the depth and calm you expect from metal—an engaging balance of snap, grip, and vibration control.
Groomers and hard‑snow performance
On groomers, the camber underfoot makes edge hold trustworthy, while the 14.7 m radius (170) encourages natural medium turns and still makes short slalom‑style cuts easy. It’s not a race carver, but it holds a cleaner line than looser, more playful options like Sheeva 9. Versus Santa Ana 93, it’s lighter and quicker to steer but a touch less bulldozer in firm, chattery troughs. Compared with Secret 96, it’s less razor‑edged in pure carving, but more versatile and less fatiguing across mixed conditions.
Off‑piste versatility and stability
Off‑piste, the tip/tail rocker aids float and fast pivots. The 93 mm waist lets you thread trees, soft bumps, and spring slush with ease. Dual Titanal and flax smooth out broken snow and soft crud convincingly; only at very high speed in heavy chop can the light chassis deflect a bit. The partial twin tail helps finish turns and smear on demand. Relative to QST Lux 92, it feels calmer and more planted; compared with Secret 96 it’s less tank‑like, while Rallybird 92 remains a touch looser and more playful.
Specs explained and sizing advice
Rocker in tip and tail with camber underfoot blends float and hard‑snow grip. Tip/tail widths (130/115 mm @170) influence how readily a turn starts and releases; the 93 mm waist balances agility and stability. Weight (≈1705 g per ski) keeps the ride lively and day‑long friendly. Turn radii by length (10.5–14.7 m) shape the turn feel. Lengths 149–170 cm: choose around chin‑to‑nose for all‑round control; head‑height or slightly longer for more stability; shorter if trees and bumps are the priority.