Yes, kind of, but yes. The Kore skis are measured at the waist based on the reference length, so the Kore 87 is only technically 87 mm underfoot in the 177 (Head's reference length for this ski). It gets wider as you go longer, and narrower as you go shorter. It's 85 mm in the 170 (which also is the reference length for the Kore 85 women's version, but same ski different graphic). If you go all the way down to a 156, the Kore 87 is only 81 mm underfoot. They do this to keep the overall character of the ski and the radius mostly the same between lengths. If they kept the measurements the same throughout a wide span of sizes, the shorter skis, for example, would be relatively fat and very turny.
Hi! Thanks for the great review. I am a new skier and fairly small (5'4, 133). I am looking for a budget ski and I am finding the Head Kore 2021 93/87 for cheap (not sure which model to go with) - I am worried about how stiff it is. I am mostly going to be on groomers on both the west and east coat (some trees and very occasional backcountry). Do you think it would be a good option for me?
Yes, the balance to the stiffness is the lighter weight, so they're very mobile and easy to steer despite the stiffness. I'd think the 87 will fit a bit better based on your stats and application.
Thanks! I was considering the 93 version because I heard that the 153 cm version is not a true 87/93 - I plan to keep the skis for at least the next 2-3 years and I want to give myself as much versatility as possible. There is a 93R and a 93 version as well - do you have any insight into what that means?@@SkiEssentials
Hi! Im and "advanced" skier looking to buy skis. This will be my only pair of skis, im 180 cms, weight 80 kgs, 75% piste 25% off, and I ski mostly in Argentina, the conditions are really not the best ones (ice, poor quality snow, etc)... so, Im in between this head kore 87, the Rossignol Experience 86 Basalt and the Atomic Maverick 86 C. Which one would you recommend? (sorry for my english)
Personally, I really enjoy the sharp and crisp turning of the Kore more than the other skis. They have excellent grip and energy and also feel versatile for mixed snow conditions.
The Kore is considerably stiffer, especially in the shovel, than the Kastle. This makes the FX more amenable to moderate speed shorter turns, especially in bumps and trees--it's an easier ski to flex than the Kore, which is more precise and poppy. The Kastle will ski shorter as a result.
