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The Head Kore 97 W Skis are the go-to choice for all-mountain adventure skiers who spend a fair amount of time in both the resort and the backcountry. As usual with Head, the lightweight Karuba-Poplar construction doesn't penalize the user with a loss of power and edgehold; these skis are fully at home in steep and challenging terrain and are surprisingly stable at high speeds. Whether you're looking to shed some grams on your inbounds setup or seeking a supremely capable touring ski, the Head Kore 97 W Skis are right on the money.
Tip / Tail Rocker – Subtle rocker in the tip and tail; camber underfoot.
Karuba / Poplar Lightweight Wood Core – Utilizing karuba wood in the core gives you the perfect balance of density, durability, and weight.
Topless Tech – The topsheet surface is replaced with a Polyester Fleece to reduce weight.
Graphene – Graphene is the strongest, lightest material known to man. Integrating Graphene into the construction of the ski has two essential benefits: a reduction in weight and an increase in performance.
Multilayer-Carbon Sandwich Cap Construction – Developed from the most sophisticated materials known to man: the Super Light Sandwich Construction makes up one of the world’s lightest freeride skis by utilizing Graphene, two different carbon layers, as well as replacing the surface with a polyester fleece. The ultimate construction for a high performing freeride ski
Structured UHM C Base – The same high quality material used in Head's world-leading race skis is used here. Different structured running base for all conditions.
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 156 | 163 | 170 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 131 | ||
Waist Width (mm) | 97 | ||
Tail Width (mm) | 118 | ||
Turning Radius (m) | 15.3 |
The popular Atomic Warden 11 Ski Bindings are now MNC compatible, and the world's a better place because of it. Where previous models were strictly ISO 5355 Alpine sole devices, the new version lets you use pretty much any type of adult standard sole. This means you can use your touring boot or your alpine boot on the same pair of skis (provided you have adequate length adjustment and the touring boot has ISO 9523 toe and heel lugs). The other Warden characteristics that make it a favorite among powder and sidecountry skiers remain the same, namely dependability and positive, low effort step in action.
U-Power Toe – Delivers powerful, precise steering. Low profile and MNC (Multi-Norm Compatible).
Automatic Wing Adjustment – Adapts automatically and easily to your boot width and height. It also keeps release values constant for worn out boots.
Manual Toe Height Adjustment
SCP Slider Pedal – Anti-friction system to guarantee safe release.
Freeski Brakes – Self-retracting brakes for a close position to the heel so they never catch.
Heel Flex Interface – Guarantees natural ski flex.
Low Profile Chassis – A low stand height improves your feel for the terrain and enhances power transmission to the ski.
Oversized Platform – A super wide (71 mm) platform ensures maximum lateral power transmission.
Progressive Transfer Pads – Special inserts underneath the toe and heel increase damping and forgiveness.
Multi Norm Certified (MNC) – Compatible with ISO 5355 Alpine, ISO 9523 Touring, WTR (Walk to Ride) and GripWalk Soles. Not compatible with non-ISO 9523 standard touring soles with shortened toe and heel lugs.
Adjustment Range – 28mm
Stack Height – 24mm
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (mm) | 90 | 100 | 115 |
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Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 960 |