Editor's Note, 27 September 2026: New review from our Whistler Blackcomb test week.
Remarkably light with scalpel grip on ice, but it gets deflected in chunky crud and is tricky in tight trees. It averages 67 out of 100 across our six ratings in our best all-mountain skis guide.
Best Lightweight Powerhouse
Head Kore 93
- Status: Carryover for 2026/2027
- Weight: About 1,750 g per ski (177 cm)
- Construction: Karuba and poplar core, graphene, carbon, Titanal plate
- Best for: Light skiers who want edge grip on firm snow
- Sizes on Amazon: Listings are size-specific, check the length
Bottom Line : Remarkably light with scalpel grip on ice, but it gets deflected in chunky crud and is tricky in tight trees.
Pros
- Very light for its grip
- Precise on ice
- Easy to carry and ski all day
Cons
- Deflects in chunky crud
- Flat tail is hard to release in trees
Our Runs
James loved these on the fast groomers off the Emerald Express. Graphene makes them surprisingly light yet stiff, and they cut through morning ice like a scalpel.
Limits
As the snow at the base turned to heavy frozen chunks, the intermediate testers got knocked around: a light, stiff ski deflects easily. The flat tail also makes it hard to release the edges in tight trees.
Who It Suits
Best for: light skiers who want edge grip on firm snow.
Compare With
- Völkl M7 Mantra: strong, forward-driving experts.
- Blizzard Rustler 9: freeriders who smear, surf and pop.
- Armada Declivity 92 Ti: carvers on firm snow.
See all ten in our best all-mountain skis of 2026/2027 guide.
Our Testers
This review was edited by Sean Williams and tested at Whistler Blackcomb by our lead tester and ski crew.
- Sean Williams, Editor-in-Chief. Sean built the team of researchers and testers behind our reviews and edits every guide. His rule: we say what we actually found.
- Ryan Williams, Lead Tester. An aggressive, heavy charger who hunts for steep, punishing terrain. Ryan has led our field tests from Whistler Blackcomb to the shore of Lake Louise.
- James Warburton, Tester. On skis since he was 3 and an ex-racer, James drives gear hard and has no patience for anything that lets go. He also tested our fat bikes at Lake Tahoe.
- Libby Louise, Tester. An expert freerider with several seasons behind her, Libby would rather surf, smear and pop off features than straight-line. She also tested our fat bikes at Lake Tahoe.
- Tom, Tester. A strong advanced skier who loves bowls and glades.
- Amy, Tester. A progressing intermediate who wants gear that builds confidence without exhausting her legs.
- The wider crew. Intermediate resort skiers who give us the everyday-skier view.
