By Andrew Ingold
Head Kore 112 Ti review
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Purpose and Personality
The Kore 112 Ti is a directional freeride ski built for big lines, storm days, and resort‑side spines. At 112 mm underfoot with a long, 21 m radius (184 cm), it encourages speed and composure rather than butters and spins. The updated Ti build adds real damping and edge grip without turning it into a tank; our ref length weighed about 2248 g per ski. Advanced to expert riders who like to drive the shovel will appreciate its stability and precision, while intermediates may find it demanding at slow speeds or in tight trees.
Powder and Soft‑Snow Performance
The 35/40/25 rocker profile gives the ski easy planing and a forgiving, pivot‑friendly feel in soft snow. The generous tip rocker and subtle taper keep the tips tracking high, while the moderately rockered tail releases cleanly for slashes without feeling washy. At 112 mm, it floats well in anything from wind buff to knee‑deep, though true 116–120 mm powder skis still have an edge on bottomless days. It prefers fall‑line arcs and surfy, medium‑to‑long turns over ultra‑snappy tree zigs, but remains predictable when you need to shut it down.
Stability, Groomers, and Crud
Dual Titanal laminates, flax damping, graphene, and ISS edge isolation give the Kore 112 Ti a planted ride in chop and refrozen debris. It thrives when pointed—slicing through afternoon crud with minimal deflection—and the long radius rewards committed, GS‑style arcs. On groomers, the 40% camber section delivers trustworthy edge hold and a smooth, progressive carve; it’s more composed than lively. The tradeoff is agility: in bumps and tight spaces it feels longer than its length, and skiers seeking a playful, smear‑everywhere feel will be happier on something looser and lighter.
Specs and Construction Explained
Rocker/camber/rocker with roughly 35% tip, 40% camber, and 25% tail balances float with grip: more rocker equals easier pivoting and planing; camber drives edge hold and rebound. The 140‑112‑128 mm dimensions at 184 cm create a stable platform without excessive drag. A 21 m sidecut favors stability at speed over quick, short turns. Weight around 2248 g per ski helps it feel calm in chop. The Karuba‑Beech core, dual Titanal layers, flax, graphene, beveled sidewalls, and ISS damping combine for a light‑for‑the‑class yet impressively quiet ride and durable topsheet.
Sizing, Comparisons, and Verdict
Choose 184 cm for most advanced riders around average height; size up to 191 if you’re fast, open‑terrain focused, or over 85 kg, and down to 177 for tighter trees or lighter riders. Mount on the recommended line for best balance; move ±1 cm only for preference. Compared with Atomic Bent 110 and Salomon QST 112, this ski is stiffer and more composed at speed but less playful. Versus Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, it’s a touch lighter and more pivotable. Overall, a confidence‑building, big‑mountain tool that still pivots when the terrain demands.