HEAD Kore 111 Skis 2023 184cm

If there were a mid-fat division within the fat ski division, I suppose the 2023 Head Kore 111 would be on that list. This is an interesting ski, and we were stoked to get on it last year, and even more excited to see the minor changes that follow it into this year. Built with a wood core consisting of poplar and karuba, these skis get two laminates of carbon, with the upper layer following the chamfered curve of the ski. This 3-dimensional application of carbon stiffens the ski quite a bit, making it well-suited for advanced and expert skiers who know how to drive a ski. The rocker profile and taper shape are fitting of a ski this width, and complement nicely the stiffer flex and lighter weight. One of the surprising aspects of the ski is the on-trail application in that you can get it up on a high edge angle and the stiffness of the ski will stay true to the snow. In the 184, we do see a relatively longer turn shape of 21.1-meters, but it feels a lot more agile than that. New for 2023, we see an actual topsheet rather than the polyester layer that was a bit fond of chipping and peeling. This new topsheet seems more durable, and provides a bit more damping properties than in years past.